If a person collapses, is not responding, and is not breathing normally, it's time to go to work -- after 911 is called.

New figures show women are less likely than men to receive bystander CPR as many "feel unsure about touching a woman's chest" ...

A 2-year-old boy is recovering after he was found unconscious in a backyard pool, and Phoenix fire officials say his mother’s ...

Doctors are crediting an Aurora woman with helping save her husband’s life after he suffered a medical emergency at their home. David Baker, a professor at DePaul University, suffered that emergency ...

Every year, more than 350,000 instances of cardiac arrest occur outside U.S. hospitals, according to the American Heart Association. These medical emergencies can occur anywhere from private homes and ...

High school and middle school coaches in Minnesota would have to be trained in how to use automated external defibrillators, ...

Several studies point to specific reasons why bystanders may hesitate to aid women in cardiac arrest, including societal fears of inappropriate touching or legal concerns.

When someone calls 911, the time it takes for paramedics to arrive can be the difference between life and death. Minnesota lawmaker Julie Sandstede knows this. She represents a rural area, where ...

Chloe Lipton says changing the dummies used for CPR training could help save women's lives.