Chest pain can be disconcerting, but it’s important to remember that not all discomfort signals a serious health condition like a heart attack. In fact, the culprit behind the pain in your chest may ...
The UK-based scientist was later diagnosed with a rare and terminal form of heart cancer. Research shows women's pain is more often dismissed than men's by doctors. Kirsty Smitten had enjoyed a normal ...
Kermit Ruffins has cancelled his performances through the weekend because of a pulled muscle in his chest. David Grunfeld / The Times-PicayuneKermit Ruffins blows his horn at Bullets Sports Bar. He ...
Chest pain and shortness of breath are two symptoms that grab your attention quickly, potentially signaling a heart attack if they come on suddenly. And if they develop gradually and worsen over time, ...
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A Pulled Muscle in the Armpit

Learn how to identify and treat a muscle strain that leads to armpit pain. Get to know how to gauge severity and recovery timelines.
Pain under the left armpit may result from muscle damage or swollen lymph nodes due to an infection. However, it can also indicate a more serious problem, such as cancer or angina. The armpit is a ...
Pain when running and biking can limit your options when raising the heart rate for more cardiovascular benefits. Here is a question from a reader that requires some creativity to keep moving. Stew, I ...
Doctors told Kirsty Smitten, 28, that her chest pain was a pulled muscle. The UK-based scientist was later diagnosed with a rare and terminal form of heart cancer. Research shows women's pain is more ...