You know that moment when your diaphragm decides to throw a tantrum right in the middle of an important meeting, a romantic dinner, or literally any time you need to appear like a normal functioning ...

Mark Gurarie is a writer covering health topics, technology, music, books, and culture. He also teaches health science and research writing at George Washington University's School of Medical and ...

The diaphragm is a thin layer of muscle and tissue that separates the chest and abdominal cavities. It is the main muscle the body uses to breathe. When a child has a congenital diaphragmatic hernia ( ...