First Aid
First aid can be applied in situations like hypothermia, poisonings and bodily injuries. Learn more about how and when to use first aid.
Lots of factors can affect a bystander's decision to perform CPR, and a big one seems to be gender.
If you get stung by a jellyfish, you might be reminded of how some friends on a certain '90s TV show handled it. Should you follow suit?
Braces are commonly used in athletics to prevent or lessen injury, but could they do more harm than good? Learn the truth about the possible dangers of using braces.
Both ice and heat can be beneficial in treating injuries. Follow these guidelines to decide when to utilize each and how to use ice and heat properly to effectively soothe pain and reduce swelling after an injury.
When you've got a cut hand, a sore back or a high fever, it's no time to dig around for medical supplies. What are the 10 must-have items for your medicine chest?
When you have a wound, harmful germs face off against your body's defenders -- white blood cells. A mild cut can sometimes turn into a more sinister infection. Learn more about abscesses, cellulitis, and lymphangitis.
As horrifying as a black eye can look, it is usually nothing that will cause lasting or serious damage. But you still need to care for it properly -- we'll show you how.
If you're looking for information about insect bites that sting, then check out what we have gathered for you here in this article.
CPR guidelines have probably changed since you tried to perform it on Resusci Anne. See what's different in this critical first aid technique.
