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But the minor twinge that started after one of her regular weight-lifting sessions soon grew into intense shoulder pain with accompanying arm and wrist weakness that threatened to sidetrack her busy life. She had a ruptured disc in her cervical (neck) spine.

Staying active helps maintain joint flexibility and balance, promotes better posture and strengthens bones.

Questions during pregnancy are common. Unfortunately, a large amount of misinformation exists. Read on to debunk some common pregnancy myths.

Learn what happens during a mammogram from BJC HealthCare mammogram-focused radiology technologists, the professionals who perform mammograms every day.

Learn about the health benefits associated with breastfeeding — for both baby and mom.

Walking or running? Both have unique health benefits from boosting mood to improving endurance. Find out which is optimal for your health journey.

Watch Summer Chaudhry, MD, medical director of Missouri Baptist Medical Center’s Breast HealthCare Center, talks about breast cancer risk assessments.

Most school athletic programs and camps require a sports physical for kids to participate. Do you know when, where and how to get a sports physical for your child?

An all-inclusive approach across health providers and communities can help address the disparity in Black maternal mortality rates.