Broken Rib or Just Sore? How to Tell and What to Do: By Shreoshree Chakrabarty The ribs protect vital organs like the heart and lungs, but a strong impact to the chest can cause a broken rib or rib ...

MIAMI — A Miami man is facing an aggravated child abuse charge after authorities said his 4-month-old son was brought to a local hospital with serious injuries after being in his care. Antwan Major, ...

Floating rib injuries are caused, in part, by a vulnerability in human anatomy. The rib cage, which is made up of 12 pairs of ribs, doesn't fully attach to other bones in the same way at all points.