First Aid

Mosquitoes like to come out at night, but you can protect yourself. Here's how to keep mosquitoes away and prevent...

Falls send more people, especially younger folks, to the doctor than any other injury.

The good news is that it’s probably not serious, and recovery is usually quick.

Emergencies are confusing: It's not always clear when you need to dial 911. Here's what the experts advise.

Update your first-aid kit. Some common treatments for burns, poisoning, excess bleeding, and other injuries can actually be dangerous.

From what not to do if you get a nosebleed to old wives' tales that make a burn worse, these...

Drowning doesn't necessarily mean flailing arms and calling for help. These are the silent signs of drowning you need to...

Check your first aid kit: Can it really get you through an emergency? Emergency room doctors reveal the items...

Drowning ranks fifth among causes of unintentional death in the United States, according to the National Drowning Prevention Alliance—and...

Even the sweetest bugs can bite if provoked. Here are a few insects you wouldn't suspect.

EMTs share the key steps that save precious time (and can help save your life) when you need emergency medical...

Most bug bites are perfectly harmless—unless these symptoms sound familiar. Go to see your doctor right away if they're...

Bug bites seem to pack a whole lot of pain and itchiness for such a tiny little injury. Prep for...

Summer is great, but it's also the time of year when you're outdoors more and at higher risk of falls,...

A little preparation could mean the difference between life and death during a natural disaster.

Any product with DEET is the gold standard for repelling mosquitoes, but these will tick off a mosquito, too.

We have all the answers for why your bruises can look like nearly every color of the rainbow.

In the summer, we love to enjoy the outdoors. But along with the sunshine and warm weather come bees, blisters,...

If you're suffering right now, or just want to know how to find relief the next time you're bitten by...

Less itching and scratching will make everyone's summer more fun, so stock up on these chemical-free insect repellents—you might even...

If you can't stomach the idea of a roller coaster or cruise anymore, take heart. There are ways to help...

Heat stroke is sneaky and silent—and it can be fatal. Knowing the causes and the treatment is crucial to protecting...

Mosquitoes buzz: Whom they love to bite, where they like to hang out, and which repellents they hate the most.

These clever, low-cost moves will help you keep your cool when the weather's hot.

These home remedies for burns—from Pamela Hops, MD—use household items as treatments that can provide quick relief

Ow! Who put that coffee table there?? Now you're watching an unsightly bruise emerge on your shin. Quick: Use these...

During summer, one of the main ways people burn calories is scratching mosquito bites. OK, that's not true, but...

Mosquitoes can spread deadly diseases. Malaria, dengue, and yellow fever kill several million people every year, according to the...

The occasional bruise is virtually inevitable, but those that show up with zero explanation can be alarming. Here's what...