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Using tear gas is a common tactic authorities use to control crowds at protests, and it can have lasting affects on your health. Before you head out to a protest, learn what to do if you encounter it.

The aortic tear that likely caused the sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham is a medical emergency that can rapidly kill ...

Across the United States, as marches over police brutality and the murder of George Floyd have grown in size, protesters have encountered volleys of tear gas. It’s clear that all protests—peaceful and ...

Two parallel lawsuits returned to court Friday that each aimed to limit when the Trump administration can deploy tear gas and ...

What is tear gas? Learn more about the evolution of tear gas and why some scientists recommend a revaluation of its use. Tear gas is a chemical weapon also known as “demonstration control agents” ...

The bicep is a muscle on the front of the upper arm. Tendons attach the bicep to the bones in the arm and help it function. A bicep tear refers to tendon damage, which can cause pain and affect ...

A retinal tear is a small split or hole in the lining of the back of the eye. The condition is not painful and may not damage a person’s eyesight. However, a torn retina can progress to a retinal ...

The MCL (medial collateral ligament) is an 8-10 centimeter band of tissue that runs along the inner edge of your knee. It helps keep your knee stable and working properly when you move. The medial ...