The esophagus is a muscular tube that carries food and liquids from the throat to the stomach. The esophagus runs through the middle of the chest cavity and has two circular muscles called sphincters ...

Eating too fast, talking while you’re chowing down, not chewing enough or munching on dry foods might cause difficulty ...

This leads to chest, throat, and/or nasal congestion and may trigger an asthma attack ... A chest X-ray or computerized tomography (CT) scan can identify areas of fluid or lung infection (e.g., ...

People with EoE may experience a sensation of food "sticking" in their throat or chest, especially with solid foods. They may also have pain or discomfort when swallowing. People often don't ...

Anxiety can sometimes cause physical symptoms like chest pain and pressure. But because these symptoms can also indicate heart conditions, it’s important to get an accurate diagnosis.

Either way, one of the most accurate ways to track your heart rate during intense exercise is to use a chest strap heart rate monitor. While most of us have chosen smartwatches and fitness ...

Rachel Kelly, 28, from Leeds, has slammed NHS doctors who brushed off her four-year-old son's brain tumor as a viral ...

Four critically endangered African penguin chicks hatched at Mystic Aquarium in early January, the aquarium announced ...

Rachel Kelly, 28, from Leeds, has slammed NHS doctors who brushed off her four-year-old son's brain tumor as a viral ...

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