It’s the pump that supplies blood to every other organ in the body, and if it doesn’t work well, then the fuel that supplies the rest of the body isn't getting to where it needs to be.” With that in ...

Doctronic reports that chest pain can stem from anxiety or serious conditions; knowing symptoms helps determine when to seek medical help.

Chest pain following pull-ups can stem from several causes, some of which are serious and others that should respond to simple care at home. It may indicate a muscle pull or spasm. However, it's not ...

During medical school, I learned the characteristic triad that makes up the most common presentation of coronary artery disease: exercise-induced chest pain that is felt under the breastbone and ...

So there you are, settling into your stride about halfway through a run, when a sudden pain punches you square in the chest. As the feeling tightens, you clutch your collar in a panic. Is it a totally ...

Chest pain can indicate an injury to your ribcage, surrounding muscles, or connective tissue. Pulled muscles, fractured ribs, and arthritis are all potential causes. Your musculoskeletal system ...

With potentially devastating results, cardiologists urge everyone not to wait to call 911. The line between being overly cautious and not wanting to cause a commotion can be potentially dangerous. For ...

Have you ever felt a sudden, sharp pain in your chest—so intense it made you worry something was seriously wrong? Before you panic and assume it's your heart, here’s a reassuring truth: gas trapped in ...

Congestion from cold and flu is the buildup of mucus in your nose, sinuses, or chest that causes a feeling of fullness or blockage. When you're dealing with congestion from a cold or the flu, you want ...

Opinion articles provide independent perspectives on key community issues, separate from our newsroom reporting. During medical school, I learned the characteristic triad that makes up the most common ...