Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When the neck pain began, Amani Odom placed a warm compress on it to soothe her muscles. Soon a jolt of pain “shot straight to ...

Researchers at Umeå University in Sweden have discovered a genetic mutation that can cause dissection of the thoracic aorta, which is the body's main artery. The mutation leads to an impaired function ...

This is an illustration of an aortic dissection in the length axis (figure A) and in a cross section (figure B). Aortic dissection is caused when a sudden rupture in the inner wall of the vessel ...

Why anatomy matters: Knowing how the pectoralis major and minor work helps you choose exercises that emphasize different chest regions for balanced development. Best moves picked: Experts recommend ...

Chest pain is not something to ignore. But you should know that it has many possible causes. In many cases, it's related to the heart. But problems in your lungs, esophagus, muscles, ribs, or nerves ...

Thoracic aortic dissection occurs when the intima of the aorta becomes compromised and “tears” or “dissects” a new layer that fills with blood between the intima and the media. This “false lumen” can ...

When the neck pain began, Amani Odom placed a warm compress on it to soothe her muscles. Soon a jolt of pain “shot straight to (her) chest.” “I immediately shot out of bed and was gasping for air and ...

Researchers have discovered a genetic mutation that can cause dissection of the thoracic aorta, which is the body’s main artery. The mutation leads to an impaired function of the smooth muscle cells ...