Medically reviewed by Anisha Shah, MD Key Takeaways Sneezing doesn't stop your heart, but it can change its rhythm.During a sneeze, the diaphragm contracts and affects the vagus nerve, which can slow ...

It’s always the worst time when that urge to sneeze hits—a quiet movie theater, an elevator packed with people, or right before you lean in you kiss your date goodnight. There are just some times when ...

Why do people sneeze with their eyes closed? Is there a way for people to sneeze with their eyes open? – Carlos, 11, Riverview, Florida Aaaaa-choo! While your first thought may be to say “Gesundheit!” ...

When saying "achoo" might hurt you. Dec. 22, 2008— -- It might have been just another summer day at the office. But when Erina Ramly of Chestnut Hill, Mass., felt a tickle in her nose as she ...

If you were to envision the kind of accident that would cause a person’s bowels to explode out of their body, you might imagine some sort of gruesome stabbing or grisly car accident. You’d probably ...

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — It's summertime in Arkansas, and with just about everything blooming, allergies are a fact of life. So we're taking a look at a common myth surrounding sneezing— is it true that ...