Diaphragm spasms may impede normal breathing and be uncomfortable. They can occur for a number of reasons, including a blow to the stomach, a hiatial hernia, or phrenic nerve irritation. The diaphragm ...

A diaphragm is a barrier form of birth control. Combined with spermicide, it prevents pregnancy by blocking the uterine opening, and by stopping the sperm from moving and fertilizing an egg The device ...

The diaphragm is a dome-shaped muscle that separates the chest from the abdomen. This muscle, also called the thoracic diaphragm, is the main muscle used for breathing and is also involved in other ...

Diaphragm flutter — also known as diaphragmatic flutter or diaphragmatic myoclonus — is a rare disorder in which your diaphragm experiences repeated involuntary contractions. The diaphragm is a muscle ...

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

You know breathing is always critical. Your body’s cells need oxygen to function, and you need to release carbon dioxide, a waste gas, through exhalation. When you run (or participate in any other ...