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Kidney stones and gallstones can both cause sudden, intense pain along with nausea and vomiting — symptoms that often send people to the emergency room. Despite these similarities, the two conditions…

The growing popularity of electric bikes and scooters has led to lots of fun zipping around — and an increase in serious injuries. Each year, over 20,000 people are injured while riding e-bikes, with…

In January 2026, actor Catherine O’Hara, 71, died from a pulmonary embolism, or a blood clot in her lung. This emergency medical situation occurs when a blood clot blocks an artery in the lungs…

Sepsis is a life-threatening medical condition that kills nearly 350,000 Americans every year. Sepsis is the body’s extreme response to an infection that can lead to organ failure or even death. While…

Nobody likes going to the emergency room (ER). In fact, we often talk ourselves out of going, even if we aren’t completely sure of our decision. There are times when it’s obvious someone needs…

Parents have all been there. When your child is sick or injured, the debate over where to go begins. There are some emergencies in which the need to call 911 is clear: your child is having trouble…