A bulging, or herniated, disk occurs when the spongy center of a disk in the spine pushes out through a tear in the outer, rubbery portion of the disk. Symptoms can include pain and problems with ...

ROCHESTER, Minn. -- Contrary to long-accepted conventional wisdom and to current theories, high blood pressure and other risk factors for plaque buildup are not major factors in the dangerous ...

A bulging disc in your lower back is most often caused by naturally occurring changes as you age. Most bulging discs don’t cause symptoms, but they may progress to become herniated discs. Lower back ...

A bulging fontanel (or fontanelle) is a medical emergency. Parents or caregivers should call a pediatrician or take the baby to the emergency room immediately if they notice a bulging soft spot.

Yesterday, the New York Times devoted an entire sports article to the trend of NFL and NCAA football players wearing wristbands around their biceps. Apparently, it is all for vanity. There is no ...