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Why Do Many Pregnant Women Pull Ligaments, Muscles, and Joints? for Parents

Find out what the experts have to say.

Tetanus is a bacterial infection that grows in a contaminated wound. Because it can be serious, it's important to get immunized. Find out more.

You may have heard mixed things about stretching before working out. Here are the cold, hard facts on warming up, stretching, and cooling down.

Sprains and strains are common injuries, especially for kids who play hard or are into sports.

Learn about myasthenia gravis, an autoimmune disease that causes weakness in the voluntary muscles.

Polymyositis is an uncommon disease that causes muscle weakness, pain, and inflammation. It usually affects adults.

Infant botulism can happen if a baby ingests bacteria that make toxins inside the body. Treatment can help a baby who gets it recover fully.

Learn more about the central nervous system and symptoms of nervous system disorders.

With a properly designed and supervised program, strength training can be a fun way for kids to build healthy muscles, joints, and bones.

Learn about causes of muscle weakness and conditions that affect muscles and muscle tissue.