The sensation of chest pain can immediately send your mind racing to: "Oh no, am I having a heart attack?" And, it's true that severe pressure or tightness in the chest is the most common symptom of a ...

A sudden cramp or tightness in the middle of the chest can have several causes, from minor issues to potentially life-threatening conditions, according to medical experts. Common causes of chest ...

Chest pain can stem from a heart problem, but other possible causes include a lung infection, muscle strain, a rib injury, or a panic attack. Some of these are serious conditions and need medical ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 71-year-old male. I had a heart attack at age 50, and my doctor inserted four stents in my heart. I was overweight at that time, and the doctor told me if I do not change my ...

Right-side chest pain is often uncomfortable, and some of its causes require prompt treatment. In fact, it’s one of the most common reasons people visit the emergency room, says Dr. Stephen Keithahn, ...

CHICAGO -- Beth Meter is a cardiac nurse who has seen plenty of heart attacks, so when her son complained of sudden crushing chest pain that spread to his arm, she was certain he was having one.

Hiccups, those sudden diaphragm spasms, are usually harmless and brief, often triggered by eating or stress. However, ...