A while ago, I wrote a column on the Heimlich maneuver, a well-known method to save choking victims. After the column appeared, I received an email from Peter Heimlich, the son of the late Henry ...

Many choking deaths can be prevented with these steps. July 28, 2010 — -- If you saw a person choking, would you know what to do? The Heimlich maneuver sounds familiar, but the technique is now ...

A 42-year-old man died on April 2 after choking on a donut at Voodoo Doughnuts on East Colfax in Denver. Witnesses say two people who were inside the donut shop at the time rushed to help him, but ...

Knowing how to help when an infant is choking can save their life. Acting promptly and calling 911 to get help from first responders are both essential. Choking is a leading cause of death among young ...