Pulmonary embolism (PE) occurs when a blood clot travels to the lungs, creating a medical emergency. The main symptoms include shortness of breath and a cough, which may produce bloody sputum—symptoms ...

Your posture, the way you sit or stand, can influence how you breathe and digest your food. Poor posture strains your muscles ...

When I was newly pregnant, I was first introduced to pelvic-floor exercises by my occupational therapist, Meredith Waymire. Because I have a history of low-back pain and sciatica, I hired a PT to help ...

A recent retrospective study published in CHEST evaluated the effects of cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator ...

An Illinois woman shares her story about finding out she had breast cancer while pregnant with her fourth child.

Most chest enlargement in men, often jokingly called “man boobs,” is harmless. Still, certain warning signs should never be ignored. Here’s what to look for.

While light spotting after penis-in-vagina sex could be a sign of early pregnancy, it’s not particularly common. Spotting usually relates to a lack of lubrication or vigorous thrusting. Some people ...