There are several possible causes of sudden joint pain, such as gout, infections, and tendinitis. Other possible causes are injuries, such as fractures, dislocations, sprains, and strains. Sudden ...

What is sudden stratospheric warming? Sudden Stratospheric Warming (SSW) events occur during the winter months and can lead to Arctic outbreaks across the US. They have to do with the polar vortex and ...

Sudden cardiac arrest, a deadly condition that occurs when the heart unexpectedly stops beating, has long been a conundrum for heart doctors. It kills more than 300,000 Americans each year, and was ...

Sudden confusion, sometimes called delirium or encephalopathy, can be a sign of many health problems. It comes on quickly, within hours or days. It’s different from dementia (like Alzheimer’s disease) ...

Share on Pinterest A new study has found 56 lifestyle factors that could help prevent most cases of sudden cardiac arrest, according to the authors. Image credit: Thomas Barwick/Getty Images. Sudden ...

If the person is lucky, medical help is close enough to get the heart beating again after it stops and before brain damage sets in, and the search for the hidden cause can begin. The less fortunate ...