You probably already know that a hernia is when an organ or tissue pushes through a weak spot in the surrounding muscle or connective tissue. But have you ever heard of ...

So, if symptoms or pain occur, you should talk to your doctor about treatment options. For example, painful hernias will typically need surgical repair. Below, learn about common hernia symptoms and ...

Using a novel, medication-based approach, a new Northwestern Medicine study published in the Journal of Clinical ...

Hernias are a common medical problem. In the United States more than one million hernia surgeries are performed each year. A ...

Using a novel, medication-based approach, a new Northwestern Medicine study successfully reversed existing inguinal hernias in male mice and fully restored their normal anatomy without surgery.