On June 1, Global Running Day, we celebrate runners around the world--and their hardworking muscles. As much as runners love to run, this demanding sport is hard on the body. Tight muscles put even ...

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) instructions given over the phone by emergency dispatchers to lay rescuers should focus primarily on continuous chest compressions instead of the traditional ABC's ...

Is your chest crooked, uneven, or asymmetrical? An uneven chest is more common than you may think. It can be the result of relatively uncomplicated causes that are simple to address or may be the ...

You know that arm moves – like shoulders, biceps, and triceps exercises – are a crucial part of your upper-body workout routine. But what about your chest muscles? It’s pretty easy to neglect this ...

A person’s chest may hurt when they cough as a result of muscle strain from coughing. However, it can also be a sign of pleurisy, pneumonia, and other serious conditions. In many cases, the pain goes ...

Chest and abdominal pain can result from mild and serious health conditions, ranging from gas to appendicitis or a heart attack. You may also have additional symptoms. Chest pain and abdominal pain ...

Most causes of chest pain in children are benign and self-limiting, such as musculoskeletal and gastrointestinal conditions. It is rarely a symptom of a serious underlying condition. Most of these ...