Treatment for an SCI starts right away, at the accident scene. You will then stay in a hospital or treatment center for rehabilitation.

Car accidents, falls, sports injuries, and gunshot wounds cause most spinal cord damage. Electrical shock can also damage the spinal cord.

One of the greatest risks of fire other than burns is smoke inhalation. Find out what to do if you are caught in a building with smoke.

You may not know it, but working at your computer can take a toll on your body. It can cause sore muscles, headaches, eyestrain, tension, and fatigue. But ergonomics can help. It's the science of arranging your workstation to fit you and your body.

There is no easy way to recover from a sexual assault. But getting the medical care and support you need is a good place to start.

Sepsis is a medical emergency. It happens when your body responds with widespread inflammation to a bad infection, or to bacteria in your bloodstream. Read on to learn about symptoms, risk factors, and what to expect.

Thrush is a yeast infection that affects the mouth. Babies with thrush are often fussy and may have trouble feeding. Thrush is seldom serious in healthy children and adults.

A transrectal ultrasound is an imaging test to check a man's prostate gland. Tissue samples (a biopsy) may also be taken.

Exercise, quitting smoking, and taking your medicines right can help you control your cholesterol.

Mind-body therapy is based on the belief that thoughts and physical health are closely connected. Your attitudes, beliefs, and outlook all can affect your physical health. And your physical health also can impact your mental and emotional well-being.