Welcoming a new baby can be one of your most joyful and memorable experiences. But the days and weeks after can be overwhelming as you learn how to care for your new infant and juggle your new role alongside many other responsibilities.

Leaky gut syndrome has become a buzzword in the wellness community, but is it a legitimate medical diagnosis?

Pancreatic cancer is a tough disease to beat, with only 11.5% of patients surviving more than five years. But Nebraska Medicine researchers are working hard to find new ways to boost survival.

Join OB-GYN Melissa Ann Mathes, MD, as she discusses coping with the emotional stress of infertility and the next steps.

Being told you have a high-risk pregnancy can seem scary, but it's just a way for doctors to make sure that you and your baby get the attention you need. While you may need extra care and monitoring, most expecting mothers make it through their pregnancies with little to no complications.

When Kim Bate went to an appointment with his family physician in October 2018, he didn't consider the worst-case scenario. Bate had a rash, but nothing too extreme. Still, when Kim's doctor informed him that he believed Kim had an undiagnosed cancer and they'd need to run more tests, it wasn't a complete surprise.

Choosing a birth control method is an important, personal decision. Because there are so many different methods, it’s tough to know which side effects are typical or mythical.

A gastroenterologist commonly helps patients manage two bowel conditions: irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, and inflammatory bowel disease, or IBD. Each of these affects the bowels but does so in different manners. The two disorders can share similar symptoms, leading to challenges in diagnosis in some instances.

Question: Hi! I'm a 16-year-old boy, and yesterday, after riding my bike, I discovered one of my testicles had twisted. I tried the usual method, and it twisted back 180 degrees. But I don't think it's in the right position yet. If it's twisted 360 degrees, could it happen without any pain? Answered by Pediatric Urologist John Makari, MD, FAAP, FACS.

A gynecologic oncologist is a physician trained in obstetrics and gynecology. They also have specialized training in gynecologic oncology. Gynecologic oncologists treat patients with cancer of the uterus, cervix, fallopian tubes, ovaries, and peritoneum (lining of the abdominal cavity).