A diaphragm is a safe barrier method of birth control. It works by stopping sperm from entering your uterus. Learn more about how to determine if this contraceptive is right for you. A diaphragm is a ...

Women have been using the diaphragm for birth control in one form or another for hundreds of years. It’s a small, flexible cup made of silicone or latex that goes inside the vagina to block sperm from ...

Quick quiz: What do the classic '90s sitcoms Friends, Sex and the City and Seinfeld all have in common (aside from the fact they're set in New York City)? They all feature storylines revolving around ...

A paralyzed man finds freedom in wheelchair rugby. He collaborates with a Marquette lab to research improved breathing for ...

Diaphragm pain can have multiple causes, including strenuous exercise, pregnancy, trauma to the area, a hiatial hernia, or gallbladder problems. The diaphragm is a mushroom-shaped muscle that sits ...

Comparison of Bilateral and Unilateral Diaphragmatic Paralysis. Panel A shows how normal diaphragmatic contraction results in an outward motion of the abdomen and rib cage (arrows). Panel B shows how ...

Pain in the diaphragm — the muscle that separates the chest from the abdomen — can happen for many reasons, such as an injury, pregnancy, and pneumonia. The diaphragm moves downward so the lungs can ...

From the diaphragm to the pelvic floor, scientists say improving your core strength can protect your spine and help you move ...

Scientists replace costly membranes with durable diaphragms that turn waste carbon into energy-rich compounds.

One of the tricky parts of engineering in the physical world is making machines work with the available resources and manufacturing technologies. [Tom Stanton] has designed and made a couple of ...