The American Heart Association recently updated and streamlined its choking, opioid overdose, and CPR guidelines for children ...

Abdominal separation can occur during pregnancy because the uterus stretches the abdomen muscles to accommodate the growing ...

Protein powders and shakes have never been more popular. Unfortunately, this trendy supplement’s boost of protein may also come with a helping or two of lead. Consumer Reports (CR) recently tested 23 ...

It's important to keep toy safety in mind this holiday season to prevent a child from experiencing serious health ...

There’s no cure for lymphedema, but there are some ways to manage swelling symptoms, including complete decongestive therapy.

You may want to lose body fat but might not know exactly where fat is stored in your body. That’s when knowing the difference between subcutaneous fat and visceral fat can be handy. The main ...

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A broken or fractured rib can differ slightly from a bruised rib. Broken ribs are usually caused by higher impact sports ...