Eating too fast, talking while you’re chowing down, not chewing enough or munching on dry foods might cause difficulty ...

The subclavian artery is a major blood vessel located in the thorax (chest area) that functions to carry oxygen-rich blood from the heart to parts of the upper body. Arteries can be found in every ...

Try to do at least 30 effortful swallows every day. Over time, this will help to slowly but surely increase your upper esophageal sphincter strength and coordination. While swallowing, you should ...

Ever since the first half of Grey's Anatomy season 21 came to a dramatic end at the end of last year, fans have been clamouring for the next instalment. Well, there's some good and bad news on ...

By Mekado Murphy ‘The Room Next Door’ | Anatomy of a Scene Pedro Almodóvar narrates a sequence from his film starring Julianne Moore and Tilda Swinton. By Mekado Murphy ‘Wicked ...

This article explains the anatomy and function of the esophagus ... Dysphagia is the term that describes difficulty swallowing. It can occur in the upper esophagus (oropharyngeal dysphagia) or the ...

Upper Arlington police arrested and charged a member of the Upper Arlington boy's swim team with felonious assault after he allegedly choked a teammate in December, causing severe injuries and ...

In a suggestion with far-reaching impact, a prominent Hindu monk heading the Kerala Sivagiri mutt Tuesday said the practice of men entering temples after removing their upper garment is “evil” and ...

Money talks, and for the upper class it speaks volumes. This socio-economic group, making up the top 20% of earners, holds significant sway in politics, economics, and finance. They’re the movers and ...

What is a 5-year relative survival rate? Where do these numbers come from? 5-year relative survival rates for esophageal cancer Understanding the numbers Keep in mind that survival rates are estimates ...

About 20% of the population has gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a chronic acid reflux condition that's diagnosed by a doctor. Normally, the esophageal sphincter (a muscular tube that lets food ...