Context: Interest in the diaphragm has been growing, in part because it is a female-controlled method that might protect against HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). A better ...

There are multiple mechanisms by which creatine may protect the newborn from hypoxia. Creatine is an energy and free-radical buffer and directly scavenges free radicals (16,17). The ...

The phrenic nerve controls the diaphragm, the dome-shaped muscle that is primarily responsible for breathing. Contraction of the diaphragm expands the lungs and draws air into them. The phrenic nerve ...

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

Contraception is not a toy, but the Caya, a new, one-size-fits-most diaphragm, looks like something Polly Pocket might be into: It’s lilac, squishy, and comes in its own little case. The look is part ...

Someone with COVID-19 might expect to experience fatigue, cold and flu symptoms, and loss of taste and smell — but a paralyzed diaphragm would likely not be on the radar. It was certainly a surprise ...