The idea of visiting the emergency room during your workday probably isn't appealing. But if you've got one of these dangerous jobs, you can almost put money on it. See more »

Emergency rooms on TV dramas seem exciting, but these portrayals overlook a lot of reality. Here, we look at the 10 most common reasons for an ER visit. See more »

Trips to the emergency room are all too common -- but so are the dangers that send you there. Most of the objects on this list are in your home right now. Find out what day-to-day dangers we all face. See more »

Think you've seen it all? Spend some time in an emergency room, and you'll soon learn that, no, you probably haven't. Here, we examine five bizarre ER procedures. See more »

You never know what you're going to find in an emergency room -- and sometimes accidents involve foreign objects. Take a look at the five most common body parts involved in ER extractions. See more »

Celebrities' lives often have little connection with the general public … until something goes wrong. Here, we'll look at five celebrity ER trips. See more »

Most of us probably think of the emergency room as a place to get help. But what about all those germs? Here, five infectious diseases you might get in an ER. See more »

If your idea of adventure is balancing a snack tray and the remote control, it might be time to get off the couch. But do you know which sports could send you to the ER? See more »

Trips to the emergency room can be scary -- but some can be downright hilarious after the danger has passed. Here are five ER tales for the ages. See more »

The purpose of emergency rooms is to save lives, but they're more complex than we think. Treating a range of illnesses from cardiac arrest to the common cold, emergency health experts act quickly to get patients the treatment they need. Test your knowledge of emergency rooms with this quiz. See more »