First Aid News Archive

• Concussion Damage Looks Much Like Early Alzheimer's: Study
  June 18, 2013
• Hot Weather Takes Toll on Farmworkers: Study
  June 17, 2013
• Transplanted Organs Don't Affect Outcomes for Trauma Victims: Study
  June 14, 2013
• Health Tip: Prevent Furniture Tipping
  June 11, 2013
• Heading Soccer Balls Tied to Damaging Brain Changes
  June 11, 2013
• Sleep Apnea May Boost Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death
  June 11, 2013
• Cutting Unneeded CT Scans in Kids Could Lower Future Cancer Risk
  June 10, 2013
• Too Little Known on How Primary Care Docs Can Prevent Child Abuse
  June 10, 2013
• Hurricane Readiness Tips for Pregnant Women
  June 10, 2013
• Drowning Prevention Measures to Keep Kids Safe in Water
  June 08, 2013
• Summer Camp Health Tips for Parents
  June 08, 2013
• What to Do When Lightning Strikes
  June 07, 2013
• Lightning Survivor Describes Her Ordeal
  June 07, 2013
• Hundreds Die From Extreme Heat Each Summer, CDC Warns
  June 06, 2013
• More Kids Being Poisoned by Prescription Drugs: Study
  June 03, 2013
• Skipping Meds May Raise Odds of ER Visits for Certain Medicare Patients
  June 03, 2013
• Flip-Flops May Put You on Path to Foot Trouble
  May 31, 2013
• 1 in 5 Americans Goes to the ER Each Year: CDC
  May 30, 2013
• Mosquitoes With Altered Gene Can't Sniff People Out
  May 29, 2013
• Health Reform Saving Young Adults Millions for ER Care: Study
  May 29, 2013
• One in 600 Flights Involves Medical Emergency, Study Says
  May 29, 2013
• Simple Steps Can Protect Pets in Weather Disasters
  May 22, 2013
• Docs Use 3-D Printer to Create Lifesaving Airway Device for Infant
  May 22, 2013
• Women Less Likely to Get Trauma Center Care After Injury: Study
  May 20, 2013
• Heart Attack? Doctors Soon May Have an App for That
  May 17, 2013
• Multiple Head Injuries Raise Soldiers' Suicide Risk, Study Finds
  May 15, 2013
• Unusual Heat May Have Boosted West Nile Virus Last Year: CDC
  May 13, 2013
• How to Quickly Spot Signs of Stroke: Experts
  May 13, 2013
• Gasoline Poisonings in Kids Spike During Summer: Study
  May 07, 2013
• Many Suicidal Kids Have Access to Guns at Home: Study
  May 06, 2013
• High School Football Players Often Not Deterred by Head Injury
  May 06, 2013
• Study Links Timing of ER Visit to Prostate Cancer Survival Odds
  May 06, 2013
• First Aid Tips for Treating Cuts, Scrapes and Puncture Wounds
  May 02, 2013
• More Than 4,000 U.S. Kids Hurt Each Year on Amusement Rides
  May 01, 2013
• ER Visits Tied to Ambien on the Rise
  May 01, 2013
• Blind Cords Pose Danger to Toddlers, Doctors Warn
  April 30, 2013
• Many Stroke Patients Don't Call 911, Study Finds
  April 30, 2013
• Second Man Arrested in Tainted Letter Case, Officials Report
  April 27, 2013
• Kids' Concussion Recovery Varies by Symptom Severity: Study
  April 25, 2013
• Motorcycle Deaths Continue to Climb: Report
  April 24, 2013
• Popular Cinnamon Stunt Can Have Serious Lung Effects
  April 22, 2013
• Help Young Pitchers Avoid Overuse Injuries
  April 21, 2013
• Young Athletes Urged to Use Face-Protecting Gear
  April 20, 2013
• Focus on One Sport Raises Young Athletes' Injury Risk: Study
  April 19, 2013
• As Pedestrian's Age Rises, So Does Odds of Dying in Traffic Accident
  April 18, 2013
• Drunk Driving Not the Only Way Alcohol Leads to Teen Deaths: Study
  April 17, 2013
• Man Arrested in Tainted Letter Case, Officials Report
  April 17, 2013
• Health Tip: Protect Your Feet in the Heat
  April 11, 2013
• Bedbug Remedy Based on Kidney Bean Leaves?
  April 10, 2013
• Tick-Borne Meat Allergy May Have Affected Virginia Kids
  April 10, 2013
• Elder Abuse Tied to Higher Hospitalization Rates
  April 08, 2013
• College Sports Could Raise Players' Risk for Depression, Study Finds
  April 05, 2013
• Expert Pitches Safety Tips for Young Baseball Players
  April 05, 2013
• 'Sharps' Injuries Pose Serious Hazard for Surgeons, O.R. Staff
  April 04, 2013
• ER Workers Often Fail to Ask Suicidal Patients About Access to Guns
  April 03, 2013
• Follow-Up Care After Chest Pain Called Crucial
  April 01, 2013
• Doctors Don't Ask About End-of-Life Plans, Study Finds
  April 01, 2013
• Hot Tap Water May Pose Scalding Hazard
  March 31, 2013
• Keep Kids Safe From Laundry Detergent Packets
  March 30, 2013
• U.S. Agency Puts Poison Prevention in Spotlight
  March 24, 2013
• Play It Smart When It Comes to Lightning
  March 24, 2013
• Fewer Kids Getting Hurt in Most Sports, Study Finds
  March 19, 2013
• Therapy as Good as Surgery for Some With Torn Knee Cartilage
  March 19, 2013
• Plans to Penalize Non-Emergency Use of ERs Flawed: Study
  March 19, 2013
• Evolution May Keep Birds From Becoming Roadkill
  March 18, 2013
• Homegrown Strain of Dengue Fever Virus Pinpointed in Florida
  March 14, 2013
• Clot Buster Safe for Stroke Patients on Blood Thinners: Study
  March 14, 2013
• ERs Not Doing Enough to Educate Parents on Car-Seat Safety: Study
  March 13, 2013
• Relatives Who Witness Loved One's CPR Fare Better: Study
  March 13, 2013
• Brain Imaging Detects Tiny Lesions Related to Mild Injury: Study
  March 12, 2013
• Health Tip: Teach Kids to Prevent Overuse Injuries
  March 11, 2013
• Health Tip: Teach Kids In-Line Skating Safety
  March 08, 2013
• 'Violent Behavior' Occurs in Many Adult Sleepwalkers, Study Finds
  March 08, 2013
• Space Heater Safety Tips Can Help Prevent Burns, Fires
  March 08, 2013
• Newly Hired Emergency Workers Who Witness Trauma May Struggle Afterward
  March 08, 2013
• Health Tip: Invest in Protective Eyewear for Sports
  March 07, 2013
• Health Tip: Get Ready for Weather-Related Emergencies
  March 07, 2013
• Health Tip: Defend Against Insect Bites While Traveling Abroad
  March 05, 2013
• Eye-Tracking Tool Might Quickly Spot Stroke
  March 05, 2013
• Tornado Survivors Surprisingly Optimistic, Study Finds
  March 05, 2013
• Many Allergic to Fire Ant's Sting Don't Get Preventive Shots
  March 04, 2013
• Costs of ER Visits Vary in U.S., Study Finds
  February 27, 2013
• Climate Change May Threaten Worker Health, Productivity, Study Says
  February 25, 2013
• Allergy 'Rescue' Shots May Work Better in Lower Thigh of Overweight Kids
  February 25, 2013
• CPR Training Should Focus on High-Risk Neighborhoods: Experts
  February 25, 2013
• Mosquitoes Can Become Desensitized to DEET
  February 20, 2013
• Hear This: 3-D Printing Creates Lifelike Artificial Ears
  February 20, 2013
• Fraudulent Data May Have Led to Use of Risky Treatment in ICUs
  February 19, 2013
• Health Tip: Help Prevent Foot Ulcers
  February 18, 2013
• North American Shark Attacks Hit Decade High
  February 18, 2013
• Water-Tubing Injuries on the Rise
  February 15, 2013
• Kids With Knee ACL Injuries Require Special Care
  February 13, 2013
• Long Waits in the ER May Raise PTSD Risk for Heart Patients
  February 11, 2013
• Winter Storm Hazard: Snowblower Injuries
  February 08, 2013
• Bedbugs: Easy to Attract, Hard to Eliminate
  February 08, 2013
• Tai Chi Might Help Stroke Survivors Avoid Falls
  February 06, 2013
• Scans Show Details of Damage to Soldiers With Head Injuries
  February 06, 2013
• Program to Spot Painkiller ODs Saves Lives: Study
  February 01, 2013
• Kids' Abdominal Injuries May Not Warrant CT Scan
  February 01, 2013
• Fish Like Grouper, Barracuda May Pose Food-Poisoning Risk
  January 31, 2013
• Science Reveals How Owls Avoid Stroke While Rotating Heads
  January 31, 2013
• New Stroke Guidelines Stress Treatment Within One Hour of Arrival in ER
  January 31, 2013
• ER Visits Linked to ADHD Meds Up Sharply
  January 25, 2013
• Turning Tragedy Into Hope for Others With Spinal Cord Injury
  January 24, 2013
• ER Admissions Over Holidays Linked to Higher Death Rates
  January 24, 2013
• Signs of Brain Damage Show Up in Scans of Living, Retired NFL Players
  January 22, 2013
• Hospital Readmissions All Too Common, U.S. Studies Find
  January 22, 2013
• Poorer Neighborhoods Often Have Less Safe Playgrounds
  January 21, 2013
• Prolonged CPR May Boost Chances for Cardiac Arrest Victims
  January 21, 2013
• Winter Sports Safety: Preparation Is Key
  January 20, 2013
• Tips to Keep Kids Safe, Warm During Winter
  January 19, 2013
• Malaria, Typhoid Pose Biggest Threat to Travelers in Tropics
  January 18, 2013
• Hockey Rule Changes Could Cut Player Aggression, Injuries
  January 18, 2013
• Doctor Explains Why Flu a Greater Threat to Seniors
  January 17, 2013
• ER Visits Linked to Energy Drinks Double: Report
  January 16, 2013
• Airborne Toxins Down, But Overall Pollutant Levels Rising: EPA
  January 16, 2013
• Multiple Concussions Could Up Depression Risk in Former NFL Players
  January 16, 2013
• Inserting Breathing Tube May Not Be Best for Victims of Cardiac Arrest
  January 15, 2013
• Snowboarding Tops List of Winter-Sports Injuries
  January 13, 2013
• Winter Holds Many Hazards for Seniors, Expert Warns
  January 12, 2013
• Blood Disorder Cases Tied to Prescription Painkiller Abuse
  January 10, 2013
• FDA Proposes New Rules to Strengthen Food Safety
  January 04, 2013
• Climate Change May Bring Another Mosquito-Borne Illness to U.S.
  January 03, 2013
• 'Love Hormone' May Aid Women's Recovery After Childbirth
  January 03, 2013
• Another New Year's Hazard: Drunk Walking
  December 31, 2012
• Watch Out For Eyes When Champagne Corks Fly
  December 29, 2012
• Males Struck by Cars Die More Often Than Females: Study
  December 27, 2012
• Some Kids Abusing Common Baking Ingredients
  December 26, 2012
• Nearly One-Third of Kids With Food Allergies May Be Bullied
  December 24, 2012
• Consider Eye Safety When Toy Shopping
  December 22, 2012
• Palliative Care Eases Suffering for Seniors at End of Life: Study
  December 20, 2012
• Health Tip: Help Prevent Repetitive Stress Injury
  December 19, 2012
• States Lagging in Emergency Preparedness: Report
  December 19, 2012
• Reindeer May Deliver More Than Presents
  December 19, 2012
• New Guidelines Seek to Streamline Care for Worst Heart Attacks
  December 17, 2012
• Fewer Children Injured From Swallowing Caustic Chemicals: Study
  December 17, 2012
• Pricier, Intensive Whiplash Treatment May Not Pay Off: Study
  December 17, 2012
• Keep Your Dog Safe During Hectic Holiday Season: Expert
  December 15, 2012
• Zinc Shows Promise Against Deadly Jellyfish Venom
  December 12, 2012
• Study Questions Standard of Care for Head Trauma
  December 12, 2012
• Texting While Walking May Be as Dangerous as Texting While Driving
  December 12, 2012
• Gaps in Care Found for Sickle Cell Disease Patients
  December 10, 2012
• Eliminating Mouth-to-Mouth Boosts CPR Results: Study
  December 10, 2012
• Health Tip: When an Animal Bite Becomes Infected
  December 07, 2012
• As Doctors Go High-Tech, Staff Injuries May Rise
  December 07, 2012
• Flesh-Eating Fungal Infection Can Follow Natural Disasters, Study Finds
  December 05, 2012
• Health Tip: Remove a Splinter
  December 04, 2012
• Fractures Take High Toll on High School Athletes
  December 04, 2012
• 'Synthetic Pot' Sending Thousands of Young People to ER: Report
  December 04, 2012
• Helmets Do Save Lives on the Slopes, Research Shows
  December 02, 2012
• Make Sure Toys You Buy Are Safe for Tots
  November 30, 2012
• Health Tip: Reduce Your Risk of Hot Water Burns
  November 29, 2012
• Climbers With Altitude Sickness Show Signs of Brain Bleeds Years Later
  November 29, 2012
• Nerve Stimulation May Restore Hand Function After Spinal Injury
  November 29, 2012
• Cholesterol Drug Boosts Wound Healing in Diabetic Mice: Study
  November 29, 2012
• Violence in a Soldier's Past May Up PTSD Risk
  November 29, 2012
• Latest West Nile Tally: 5,245 Cases, 236 Deaths
  November 28, 2012
• Injuries Skyrocket From Inflatable Bounce Houses: Study
  November 26, 2012
• Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazards Rise in Colder Weather
  November 25, 2012
• Don't Take Shortcuts When Caring for Contact Lenses: Expert
  November 24, 2012
• Annual 'Trouble in Toyland' Report Cites Toy Dangers
  November 21, 2012
• Health Tip: Using a Generator Safely
  November 20, 2012
• Hanging Suicides Up in United States
  November 20, 2012
• Citicoline Supplement Doesn't Help Treat Brain Injury, Study Finds
  November 20, 2012
• Synthetic Skin Heals Itself With a Touch, Study Shows
  November 14, 2012
• Lyme Rash Reappearance Probably Signals New Infection, Study Says
  November 14, 2012
• Health Tip: Help Prevent Trampoline Injuries
  November 13, 2012
• Doctors Need Better Ways to Spot, Treat Concussion in Kids
  November 13, 2012
• Head Injury Plus Herbicide Exposure May Triple Parkinson's Risk
  November 13, 2012
• Genital Injuries Common But Preventable, Researchers Say
  November 12, 2012
• Lone Star Tick Bite Might Trigger Red Meat Allergy: Study
  November 09, 2012
• Study: Allergies Need to Be Taken Seriously
  November 09, 2012
• Most Accurate Climate Models Point to More Global Warming
  November 08, 2012
• Impulsive College Women at Risk of Drinking Problems: Study
  November 08, 2012
• Body Temperature May Matter After Cardiac Arrest
  November 07, 2012
• CDC: West Nile Toll Now 5,054 Cases, 228 Deaths
  November 07, 2012
• Food Allergies Can Make Kids Targets for Bullies
  November 02, 2012
• Power Slowly Returns to Much of Northeast After Sandy
  November 02, 2012
• Sandy's Death Toll Rises, Even as East Coast Struggles Back to Life
  November 01, 2012
• Higher Blood Pressure May Harm the Middle-Aged Brain, Study Finds
  November 01, 2012
• Health Risks Will Rise in Sandy's Wake, Experts Warn
  October 31, 2012
• Sandy Leaves Massive Blackouts, Flood Damage in Her Wake
  October 31, 2012
• Sandy's Wrath Brings Massive Blackouts, Flooding Across Northeast
  October 30, 2012
• Docs Make Push to Lower Kids' Pain, Stress in ER
  October 29, 2012
• Millions Brace as Hurricane Sandy Slams the East Coast
  October 29, 2012
• Keep Pets Safe During Hurricane Sandy
  October 29, 2012
• Harvest Season Can Be Hazardous for Farmers
  October 28, 2012
• Millions Prepare as Hurricane Sandy Spins Toward the East Coast
  October 28, 2012
• Halloween Warning: Decorative Contact Lenses May Damage Your Eyes
  October 27, 2012
• Hurricane Sandy Has East Coast in Its Crosshairs
  October 26, 2012
• Swallowing Nasal Sprays, Eye Drops Can Harm Kids, FDA Warns
  October 26, 2012
• Harmful Chemicals Found in Day Care Centers, Study Says
  October 25, 2012
• Get Ready for Hurricane Sandy, Experts Warn
  October 25, 2012
• West Nile Cases Pass 4,700 Mark Nationwide: CDC
  October 25, 2012
• Does Sleep Apnea Offer Some Protection During Heart Attack?
  October 24, 2012
• Less Bystander CPR Done in Poor, Black Neighborhoods, Study Shows
  October 24, 2012
• Kids Still Swallowing Magnets Despite Warning Labels
  October 23, 2012
• Post-Flight Fainting May Signal Dangerous Blood Clot: Study
  October 22, 2012
• Cheerleading Needs Safety Guidelines, Pediatricians Say
  October 22, 2012
• 'Plugged-In' Teens Vulnerable in Traffic: Study
  October 19, 2012
• Health Tip: Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
  October 18, 2012
• Accidents Claim 12,000 U.S. Kids' Lives Each Year: Report
  October 18, 2012
• Colorful Detergent 'Pods' a Danger for Children: CDC
  October 18, 2012
• Videos of Real-Life Stumbles May Help Fall-Prevention Efforts
  October 17, 2012
• West Nile Cases Pass 4,500 Mark Nationwide: CDC
  October 17, 2012
• Rising Eye Injury Rates Seen With Robotic Prostate Surgery
  October 16, 2012
• Study Shows Bicycle Helmets Save Lives
  October 15, 2012
• Drop in Illicit Drug Use in Cities, Uptick in Prescription Drug Abuse
  October 15, 2012
• Teens Who Self-Harm Need Adult Influences, Professional Help: Expert
  October 12, 2012
• West Nile Cases Continue to Climb, CDC Says
  October 10, 2012
• Kids With Hemophilia Should Be Active, But Avoid Risky Sports: Study
  October 09, 2012
• CT Scans of Kids in ER With Stomach Pain Skyrockets
  October 08, 2012
• Doctor Offers Hunting Safety Tips
  October 07, 2012
• Lung Function Recovery Seen in People Exposed to World Trade Center Site
  October 04, 2012
• West Nile Cases Continue to Climb, CDC Says
  October 03, 2012
• Seniors Who Fell Recently May Fare Worse After Surgery
  October 02, 2012
• Impact Tests Show Bike Helmets Protect Kids in Crashes
  October 02, 2012
• Many Pedestrians Hit By Cars Are Distracted By Mobile Devices
  October 02, 2012
• Child Abuse Injuries Have Risen, Study Finds
  October 01, 2012
• Study Links Insomnia to $31 Billion in U.S. Workplace Errors
  October 01, 2012
• Hospital Observation Units Could Save Billions in Health Costs, Study Says
  September 27, 2012
• West Nile Cases Rise by 400 Since Last Week: CDC
  September 26, 2012
• Doctors to Parents: No Trampolines
  September 24, 2012
• Eunuchs Lived Longer Than Other Men: Study
  September 24, 2012
• Health Tip: Worried About Lead Exposure?
  September 21, 2012
• Explosions Are Main Cause of Spine Injuries in U.S. Soldiers
  September 21, 2012
• Tick in Man's Ear Gives Him Tinnitus
  September 21, 2012
• Injuries No Worse for Tasered Teens Than Adults: Study
  September 21, 2012
• Suicide Now Kills More Americans Than Car Crashes: Study
  September 20, 2012
• West Nile Cases Still Rising; Death Toll Now at 134, CDC Says
  September 19, 2012
• Health Tip: Don't Leave Kids in the Car Alone
  September 18, 2012
• Topical Products for Muscle, Joint Pain May Cause Burns: FDA
  September 14, 2012
• Many More U.S. Households Ready for Disasters: CDC
  September 13, 2012
• Experimental Dengue Vaccine Shows Some Success
  September 11, 2012
• NFL Docs Urge More Caution With Key Pain Med
  September 11, 2012
• Experts Offer Tips to Help Keep Fall Sports Injury Free
  September 08, 2012
• Health Tip: Protect Kids From Mosquito Bites
  September 07, 2012
• Ex-NFL Players at Higher Risk for Alzheimer's, ALS: Study
  September 05, 2012
• Laundry Detergent Packs Pose Poisoning Threat to Toddlers
  September 05, 2012
• Longer Resuscitation After Cardiac Arrest May Be Warranted, Study Suggests
  September 04, 2012
• Tiny Batteries Pose Growing Threat to Kids
  August 30, 2012
• Survival More Likely With Exercise-Related Cardiac Arrest: Study
  August 30, 2012
• ER Study Shows Drop in Deaths After Trauma Injury
  August 28, 2012
• Overloaded Backpacks Can Injure Kids: Experts
  August 26, 2012
• Rosie O'Donnell's Heart Attack a Lesson for Women
  August 21, 2012
• Health Tip: Applying Insect Repellent
  August 20, 2012
• Physical, Mental Toll of Japanese Nuke Plant Meltdown Assessed
  August 14, 2012
• Strategy May Help ER Docs Spot Heart Attacks Within an Hour
  August 13, 2012
• Safety Eyewear Can Prevent Sports Injuries in Kids
  August 12, 2012
• Expert Tips for Summer Sports Safety
  August 11, 2012
• Health Tip: Help Keep Bed Bugs at Bay
  August 10, 2012
• Workers With Disabilities More Prone to Injuries: Study
  August 10, 2012
• Weekends More Fatal for Older Patients With Head Injury: Study
  August 07, 2012
• Minority Patients at Higher Risk of Having Ambulances Diverted
  August 06, 2012
• Health Tip: Protect Your Child in Extreme Heat
  August 03, 2012
• Extreme Heat Biggest Weather Killer, Expert Warns
  August 03, 2012
• Trauma Patients at Higher Risk of Dying of Hypothermia: Study
  August 03, 2012
• Workers With Paid Sick Days Healthier, More Productive: Study
  August 01, 2012
• 'Women and Children First?' Not So, Says Study
  July 30, 2012
• Certain Tick Bites Might Spur Red Meat Allergy
  July 26, 2012
• High-Tech CT Scan May Get People With Chest Pain Home Faster
  July 25, 2012
• Teaching Young Hockey Players to Body Check Doesn't Cut Injury Risk
  July 24, 2012
• Physical Ailments Take Toll on Mental Health: Study
  July 24, 2012
• Pre-Season Fitness Not a Factor in Collegiate Sports Injury Risk
  July 23, 2012
• Fatal Car Crashes Less Likely in Major Cities, CDC Study Finds
  July 19, 2012
• Tornadoes Don't Have to Be Deadly, Experts Say
  July 19, 2012
• Health Tip: Heed the Warning Signs of Heat Exhaustion
  July 17, 2012
• Child Abuse Rises When Economy Sags: Study
  July 16, 2012
• U.S. Blood Supply at Dangerously Low Levels: Red Cross
  June 26, 2012
• Clot-Busting Stroke Drug Safe for Many Who Take Warfarin
  June 26, 2012
• More Vigilance Needed to Protect Kids With Food Allergies
  June 25, 2012
• Headaches Worse With Mild Head Trauma Than More Severe Trauma
  June 20, 2012
• For Combat Vets, Brain Injury Symptoms Can Last Years
  June 20, 2012
• As Heat Builds, Take Steps to Protect Yourself
  June 20, 2012
• Brain-Injury Recovery Varies Widely Among Children
  June 18, 2012
• Motorcycle Helmet Laws Save Lives and Dollars: CDC
  June 14, 2012
• Procedure Might Ease Pain of Female Genital Mutilation
  June 12, 2012
• Self-Harm Showing Up in Elementary Schools: Study
  June 11, 2012
• Danger at Home Lurks in Pills, Plants, Chemicals and More
  June 08, 2012
• Poisoning 'Can Happen to Anyone'
  June 08, 2012
• 9 in 10 Blacks With High Blood Pressure Have Early Heart Disease
  June 07, 2012
• Ex-Players Sue NFL Over Brain Injuries
  June 07, 2012
• Exercise Appears to Ease Nerve-Damage Pain in Rat Study
  June 06, 2012
• Disaster-Preparedness Tips for People With Disabilities
  June 06, 2012
• Statewide Program Improved Heart-Attack Survival: Study
  June 05, 2012
• Lifespan Gap Shrinks Between Whites, Blacks
  June 05, 2012
• Summer's Heat May Enflame Hives
  May 30, 2012
• Regional Systems to Treat Severe Heart Attack Increasing
  May 23, 2012
• Clot Buster Seems to Help Up to 6 Hours After Stroke
  May 23, 2012
• Injury-Linked Deaths Vary Widely Among States
  May 22, 2012
• Health Tip: Use Proper Form When Running
  May 21, 2012
• Keeping Your Family Safe From Dog Bites
  May 19, 2012
• OSHA's Safety Tests Protect Workers at Little Cost: Study
  May 17, 2012
• 'Blast Wind' Linked to Chronic Brain Injuries in Military
  May 16, 2012
• CDC Lowers Lead-Poisoning Threshold for Kids
  May 16, 2012
• Baby Bottles, Pacifiers, Sippy Cups Can Injure
  May 14, 2012
• 'Button' Batteries Sending More Kids to ER: Study
  May 14, 2012
• Lifesaving Defibrillators Often Not Nearby When Needed
  May 11, 2012
• Blacks Less Likely to Get Help on Scene After Cardiac Arrest: Study
  May 11, 2012
• Wheelchair Breakdowns on the Rise, Study Finds
  May 09, 2012
• Screening Women for Domestic Violence Could Help Prevent Abuse
  May 08, 2012
• City Bike-Share Riders Seldom Wear Helmets
  May 05, 2012
• In Some Brain Bleeds, Patients Do Better at High-Volume Hospitals
  May 03, 2012
• Dengue Fever a Major Cost Burden in Puerto Rico
  May 02, 2012
• Health Tip: Caring for a Blister
  April 30, 2012
• Exercise Twice a Day Vital for Your Dog's Health, Expert Says
  April 30, 2012
• Black Kids Less Apt to Get Meds for Stomach Pain in ER: Study
  April 28, 2012
• Some Schools Don't Let Kids Carry Asthma Inhalers
  April 27, 2012
• Bullied Children at Greater Risk for Self-Harm, Study Finds
  April 27, 2012
• Toxic Gas in Dogs' Vomit a Threat to Vets: CDC
  April 26, 2012
• Preventable Injuries Sideline One-Third of Young Athletes
  April 26, 2012
• Cost of Snakebite Therapy May Squeeze Victims' Wallets
  April 23, 2012
• Close Laundry Detergent Right After Use, Expert Says
  April 21, 2012
• On-the-Job Injuries Can Be Lethal to U.S. Teens
  April 21, 2012
• Bedbugs Can Infest Your Office, Too
  April 19, 2012
• Health Tip: Help Prevent Foot and Ankle Injuries
  April 18, 2012
• College Athletes in Low-Contact Sports Have More Overuse Injuries
  April 18, 2012
• Helicopter Beats Ground Transport for Trauma Victims: Study
  April 17, 2012
• Death From Accidental Injuries Among Kids Drops 30%: CDC
  April 16, 2012
• Mental Illness Tied to Higher Rates of Physical Problems: Report
  April 13, 2012
• Researchers Map Brain Regions Linked to Intelligence
  April 13, 2012
• Over-the-Counter Bug Bite Remedies Don't Work: Report
  April 12, 2012
• Herbal Remedy Ingredient Tied to Cancer, Kidney Failure
  April 12, 2012
• Mobile Stroke Units Might Trim Time to Treatment
  April 11, 2012
• Experts Offer Advice After Yankee Pitcher's Trampoline Injury
  April 08, 2012
• Rapid Asthma Treatment in ER May Prevent Admission
  April 06, 2012
• Health Tip: Caring for Stitches
  April 02, 2012
• Health Tip: Caring for a Chemical Burn
  March 30, 2012
• When Paramedics Suspect Stroke, They're Usually Right
  March 30, 2012
• Changes in Insurance Make ER Visits More Likely: Study
  March 30, 2012
• Cardiac Cocktail Delivered by Paramedics May Save Lives
  March 27, 2012
• Widespread CPR Training Could Boost Heart Attack Survival Rates
  March 27, 2012
• CT Scans Can Spot Heart Trouble Fast
  March 26, 2012
• Adrenaline Therapy for Cardiac Arrest Linked to Worse Outcomes
  March 20, 2012
• Insects Behind Chagas Disease Are Feeding on Humans in the U.S.
  March 20, 2012
• Kids Using Synthetic Pot a Growing Public Health Concern
  March 19, 2012
• Half of Stroke Victims Don't Call 911, Research Shows
  March 16, 2012
• Cooler Hands Might Boost Your Workout, Study Suggests
  March 13, 2012
• 'Delayed Reactions' May Outlast Other Concussion Effects
  March 10, 2012
• Aggressive Care Best for Brain Trauma, Study Shows
  March 09, 2012
• Bullying May Raise Risk of Suicidal Thoughts: Study
  March 02, 2012
• Parents Often Right to Bring Kids With Fever to the ER: Study
  February 28, 2012
• Support for Tougher Liquor Laws Rises When Booze, Crime Linked
  February 22, 2012
• Hospitals Ranked for Emergency Medicine Quality
  February 22, 2012
• More Neighborhood Bars Linked to Domestic Violence
  February 17, 2012
• Good Football Helmet Fit Key to Preventing Brain Injuries
  February 17, 2012
• Arsenic Might Be Found in Some Organic Foods: Study
  February 16, 2012
• U.S. Teen Driving Deaths Up: Report
  February 16, 2012
• 'Needlestick' Law Linked to Drop in Health Worker Injuries
  February 15, 2012
• 'Autoinjector' Offers Safe, Speedy Care for Life-Threatening Seizures: Study
  February 15, 2012
• Study Weighs Pros, Cons of Home or Hospital Birth
  February 10, 2012
• Most Teens Who Self-Harm Are Not Evaluated for Mental Health in ER
  February 10, 2012
• More People Need Training in Lifesaving Epinephrine Use, Advocates Say
  February 09, 2012
• One 'Silver Lining' to Recession: Fewer Broken Bones?
  February 08, 2012
• Health Tip: Help Prevent Ice Skating Accidents
  February 07, 2012
• Health Tip: How to Protect Seniors From Injury
  February 06, 2012
• Many Stroke Victims Still Don't Get Treated Fast Enough: Study
  February 03, 2012
• Married Men Seek Help for Stroke Sooner Than Their Wives
  February 02, 2012
• Health Tip: Strained a Hamstring?
  February 01, 2012
• Science Shows How Massage Eases Sore Muscles
  February 01, 2012
• Health Tip: How to Protect Toddlers From Burns
  January 30, 2012
• Health Tip: Caring for Minor Burns
  January 26, 2012
• Health Tip: Clean a Wound Carefully
  January 25, 2012
• Severe Brain Injury When Young May Have Long-Term Effects
  January 23, 2012
• Certain Seniors at Risk for Infection After ER Visit: Study
  January 23, 2012
• Avoid Getting Scorched by 'Hot Yoga'
  January 22, 2012
• Protect Yourself From Ski-Fatigue Injuries
  January 21, 2012
• U.S. Work-Related Injuries, Illnesses Take Toll on the Till
  January 20, 2012
• British Troops Have Lower Rate of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
  January 20, 2012
• Antidepressants Might Raise Fall Risk in Nursing Homes
  January 19, 2012
• Injuries to Pedestrians Wearing Headphones Tripled Since 2004
  January 17, 2012
• FDA to Weigh Safety of Tobacco Lozenges, Strips
  January 17, 2012
• Younger Adults on Multiple Meds at Risk for Falls: Study
  January 17, 2012
• Knee Arthritis May Speed Up Process Linked to Cell Aging
  January 17, 2012
• 'Bath-Salts' Injection Leads to Flesh-Eating Disease
  January 16, 2012
• Children's Drowning Injuries, Deaths Decline: Study
  January 16, 2012
• Brain Structure Adapts to Arm Injury, Study Says
  January 16, 2012
• Keeping Kids Warm, Dry and Safe in Cold Weather
  December 23, 2011
• Maggots Quickly Clean Up Wounds, Study Shows
  December 20, 2011
• Study Looks at Stroke Risks in Teen Football Players
  December 16, 2011
• Dengue Fever Cases Subside in Florida, But Threat Remains
  December 16, 2011
• Toy Safety Tips Help Protect Kids
  December 15, 2011
• Walking While Drunk Can Lead to Deadly Accidents: Expert
  December 14, 2011
• Injuries Linked to Holiday Decorating on the Rise
  December 14, 2011
• Millions of Americans Are Victims of Sexual Violence: CDC
  December 14, 2011
• U.S. Safety Board Urges Nationwide Ban on Drivers' Use of Cellphones
  December 13, 2011
• Burn-Casualty Soldiers at High Risk for Kidney Injury, Study Finds
  December 09, 2011
• Taxi Drivers Show How Learning Changes Adult Brain
  December 08, 2011
• Few With Acute Kidney Injury See Specialists, Study Finds
  December 08, 2011
• Girls More Prone Than Boys to Headaches After Head Injury
  December 05, 2011
• Kids of All Weights Benefit From Car Seats
  December 02, 2011
• Arsenic Detected in Apple, Grape Juice Samples
  November 30, 2011
• Could Soccer 'Headers' Cause Brain Injury?
  November 29, 2011
• One-Third of Firefighter Injuries Are Exercise-Induced: Study
  November 26, 2011
• Newer Blood Thinner May Pose Danger to Trauma Patients
  November 23, 2011
• Acupuncture Safe for Children, Review Finds
  November 21, 2011
• One in 12 Teens Engages in Self-Harm: Report
  November 17, 2011
• Routine Head Hits in Sports May Injure Brain, Experts Warn
  November 17, 2011
• Older ER Patients Less Likely to Get Pain Meds, Data Shows
  November 16, 2011
• Former Football Players' Brains May Benefit From Healthy Lifestyle
  November 11, 2011
• Drugs Slipped Into Drinks Sending Many to ER: Report
  November 10, 2011
• Doctors Might Miss Some Cases of Child Abuse
  November 09, 2011
• Earthquakes Put Millions of Lives, Major Cities at Risk
  November 04, 2011
• Newer Not Necessarily Better for Football Helmet Design
  November 04, 2011
• More People Landing in the ER After Abusing Muscle Relaxant: Report
  November 03, 2011
• Spooky Contacts Can Be a Nightmare for Your Eyes
  October 31, 2011
• Experts Offer 'Lucky 13' Tips for Safe and Healthy Halloween
  October 31, 2011
• Experts Offer 'Lucky 13' Tips for Safe and Healthy Halloween
  October 29, 2011
• Health Tip: Child Bites Can Lead to Infection
  October 28, 2011
• Spooky Contacts Can Be a Nightmare for Your Eyes
  October 28, 2011
• Children With Head Injuries Can Face Lifetime of Problems
  October 27, 2011
• Illegal Silicone Buttock Injections Can Be Deadly: Experts
  October 24, 2011
• Car Crash Injury Risk Greater for Women Drivers: Study
  October 20, 2011
• Many Don't Believe Their Obesity is Unhealthy: Study
  October 17, 2011
• It's Easy to Mistake Medicine for Candy
  October 17, 2011
• More Children Visiting ERs for Psychiatric Care
  October 14, 2011
• Survival Less Likely for Black Victims of Assault, Study Finds
  October 12, 2011
• Number of U.S. Kids Injured on Halloween Is Scary
  October 09, 2011
• ER Crowding May Encourage Poor Hand Hygiene
  October 07, 2011
• Swimming Pool Chemicals Cause Thousands of Injuries: CDC
  October 06, 2011
• More Americans Face Longers Trips to ER
  October 05, 2011
• Health Tip: Inspect Your Child's Playground
  September 27, 2011
• Bed Bug Insecticides Causing Sickness, Officials Warn
  September 22, 2011
• Recession Tied to Rise in Child Abuse Injuries
  September 19, 2011
• Hospitals Serving More Minorities Have Higher Trauma Death Rate
  September 19, 2011
• Accidental Medication Poisonings in Kids on the Rise
  September 16, 2011
• Heavy Drinking Ups Odds of Death in House Fire
  September 15, 2011
• ADHD Doubles a Child's Risk of Injury: Study
  September 15, 2011
• Toxic After-Effects Still Haunt 9/11 Responders
  September 07, 2011
• Longer CPR Backfires for Certain Heart Patients: Study
  August 31, 2011
• Many Use ER for Routine Follow-Up Care After Hospital Discharge
  August 29, 2011
• Mobile Devices Dangerous for Pedestrians, Too
  August 29, 2011
• Irene Downgraded to Tropical Storm But Still a Threat
  August 28, 2011
• Hurricane Irene Makes Landfall Over North Carolina
  August 27, 2011
• Dialysis Patients Unprepared for Disasters, Study Contends
  August 26, 2011
• Hurricane Irene Starts Assault on East Coast
  August 26, 2011
• East Coast Urged to Prepare as Hurricane Irene Approaches
  August 25, 2011
• Health Tip: Fleas May Flock to People
  August 24, 2011
• East Coast Urged to Prepare for Hurricane Irene
  August 24, 2011
• Nurses at Risk for Accidental Exposure to Chemo Drugs: Study
  August 23, 2011
• Falls From Windows Claiming Too Many Children's Lives
  August 22, 2011
• Most Heart Attack Patients Who Need Angioplasty Quickly Get It: Study
  August 22, 2011
• Sprained Ankles Straining ER Resources, Study Finds
  August 17, 2011
• New Strategy Trains All Soldiers in Trauma Care
  August 15, 2011
• Heat Safety Precautions May Save Student Athletes
  August 13, 2011
• Disabilities From 9/11 Behind Rising Retirements for NYC Firefighters
  August 12, 2011
• Kids Can Safely Play Sports in Hot Weather: Experts
  August 08, 2011
• Treat Gasoline With Respect
  August 07, 2011
• First Treatment Solely for Scorpion Stings Approved
  August 04, 2011
• Numbers of Autopsies Performed in U.S. Falls
  August 04, 2011
• 'Infrared Detector' May Lead Vampire Bat to Blood
  August 03, 2011
• New Tick-Borne Illness Infects Midwesterners
  August 03, 2011
• Pro Golfers Reveal 'Biomechanical Differences' in Swing
  July 31, 2011
• Brain Injury Appears to Boost Stroke Risk
  July 28, 2011
• Heat-Linked Illnesses Strike Thousands Each Year: Report
  July 28, 2011
• Health Tip: Protect Against Bug Bites
  July 25, 2011
• Summer Heat Holds Potential Danger for Young Athletes
  July 23, 2011
• Common Swimming Injuries Often Avoidable
  July 23, 2011
• Extreme Heat Calls for Smarter Workouts
  July 22, 2011
• Dolphins' Superior Ability to Heal May Help Humans
  July 22, 2011
• Elderly at Greater Risk for Heat Stroke, Experts Warn
  July 21, 2011
• 'Heat Dome' Continues to Throttle U.S.
  July 20, 2011
• Preemies at Risk for Psychiatric Disorders as Teens, Study Contends
  July 20, 2011
• Tips for Weathering Summer Sun, Heat
  July 16, 2011
• Skin Lesions Often Misdiagnosed as Spider Bites
  July 14, 2011
• Soaring Temps Can Pose Serious Health Risks
  July 12, 2011
• Ankle Braces May Protect Young Basketball Players
  July 08, 2011
• Windows Pose Safety Risk for Young Children, Experts Warn
  July 08, 2011
• Teen Athletes Should Get Concussion Test Score Before Play
  July 07, 2011
• Men Seem More Likely Than Women to Develop Hole in Knee Cartilage
  July 07, 2011
• Medical Futility Trend Seen in Neonatal Deaths
  July 05, 2011
• How to Stay Hydrated in Hot Weather
  July 02, 2011
• July 4 Weekend Dangerous for Underage Boys Who Drink: Report
  June 30, 2011
• On-the-Job Lead Exposures Falling, But Still a Problem: CDC
  June 30, 2011
• Even One Glass of Beer, Wine Boosts Car Crash Risk: Study
  June 24, 2011
• Exhausting Surf Rescues Don't Affect Lifeguards' CPR Skills
  June 24, 2011
• Health Tip: Create a First Aid Kit
  June 22, 2011
• Making Sure Child's Play Doesn't Turn Into Gunplay
  June 21, 2011
• Results of Bodychecking in Youth Hockey Examined
  June 20, 2011
• Faster Transition From CPR to Defibrillator May Save Lives
  June 20, 2011
• Adults Reminded to Keep Kids Away From Lawn Mowers
  June 18, 2011
• Health Tip: Prevent Heat-Related Illness
  June 17, 2011
• Kids With Minor Head Injury May Not Need Hospitalization
  June 17, 2011
• Life Often Shorter for the Homeless: Study
  June 14, 2011
• Heart Attack Victims Face Greater Risk of Dying When Ambulances Are Diverted
  June 13, 2011
• Insect Stings Hold Deadly Risk for Some
  June 11, 2011
• ER Docs Frustrated, Burned Out by Repeat Patients: Survey
  June 10, 2011
• Bathroom Injuries a Little-Known Problem
  June 09, 2011
• Record Temperatures Posing Health Risks in U.S.
  June 09, 2011
• Emergency Care May Be Key to Hospital Readmissions
  June 03, 2011
• Concussions Tied to Verbal Memory Loss in Young Athletes
  June 03, 2011
• ERs Frequented by Kids With Behavioral Problems: Report
  June 01, 2011
• Hi-Tech Scan Detects Soldiers' Head Injuries
  June 01, 2011
• Experts Say Stroke Care Differs for U.S. Minorities
  May 26, 2011
• How to Guard Against Dog Bites
  May 24, 2011
• Health Tip: Keep a Kid-Friendly Kitchen
  May 23, 2011
• Football Players Urged to Beat the Heat
  May 21, 2011
• Keeping Cool in the Heat
  May 21, 2011
• Potentially Toxic Flame Retardants Found in Baby Products
  May 18, 2011
• Don't Delay Emergency Care When Asthma Flare-Ups Strike
  May 16, 2011
• Spring Cleaning Lands Many Americans in Hot Water
  May 15, 2011
• Chiropractic Spinal Manipulation Won't Cause Chest Injuries, Study Contends
  May 13, 2011
• Health Tip: Take Care to Avoid Burns
  May 12, 2011
• Treat Snakebites With Adrenaline, Study Says
  May 12, 2011
• What's Good for Your Heart Is Good for Your Brain
  May 07, 2011
• Football Legend Steve Young Urges Kids, Parents to Play It Safe
  May 04, 2011
• Kids Specializing in One Sport More Likely to Get Hurt: Study
  May 02, 2011
• Injuries Among Older Workers on the Rise: CDC
  April 28, 2011
• Nail Guns Often Sold Without Safety Advice: Study
  April 24, 2011
• Pesticide Exposure in Pregnancy Linked to Lower IQ in Kids
  April 21, 2011
• Health Tip: Prevent Bathroom Slipping and Sliding
  April 20, 2011
• Too Many Parents Think Injuries Are 'Part of the Game'
  April 19, 2011
• Motorcycle Deaths Drop for Second Straight Year: Report
  April 19, 2011
• Depression Common After Brain Injury
  April 19, 2011
• With Safety Devices in Place, Kids' Injuries Decline: Study
  April 14, 2011
• Close-Knit Neighborhoods Raise Chances of Stroke Survival
  April 14, 2011
• Abusive Head Trauma in Infants Doubled During Recession: Study
  April 13, 2011
• Youth Football Injuries on the Rise, Study Finds
  April 13, 2011
• Girls in Some Sports Face Raised Risk of Stress Fractures: Study
  April 05, 2011
• Health Tip: Why You May Need Scar Repair
  April 01, 2011
• Rigors of Ballet Require Careful Training
  April 01, 2011
• Sports Gear Should Also Protect Eyes, Experts Say
  April 01, 2011
• Tips for Keeping Young Athletes Safe
  April 01, 2011
• Health Tip: Help Prevent Toddler Falls
  March 31, 2011
• Lawsuits Aren't Improving Nursing Home Care: Study
  March 30, 2011
• Death Rates of Children, Young Adults Show Reversal
  March 29, 2011
• Keep Safety in Mind When Cleaning House, Experts Advise
  March 26, 2011
• Alcohol May Play Dual Role in Some Cases of Elder Abuse
  March 25, 2011
• ER Visits From Ecstasy Jump 75 Percent, U.S. Study Finds
  March 24, 2011
• Americans' Exposure to Mercury From Fish Won't Harm Hearts: Study
  March 23, 2011
• Steroid May Help Cut Pneumonia Risk After Brain Trauma
  March 22, 2011
• Trauma Patients Seem More Likely to Survive on Weekends
  March 22, 2011
• Chronic Pain Often Follows Car Crash: Study
  March 21, 2011
• Severe Blood Clots Should be Treated Aggressively: Heart Docs
  March 21, 2011
• Domestic Abuse Often Escapes Notice of ER Staff: Study
  March 18, 2011
• Chemistry of Mosquito Sex May Hold Key to Disease Control
  March 18, 2011
• U.S. Unprepared for Major Radiation Emergency: Survey
  March 15, 2011
• Asthma Awareness Can Help Prevent Rush to ER: Experts
  March 12, 2011
• Risk-Glorifying Media Linked to Reckless Behavior
  March 09, 2011
• Lab-Grown Urethra Used to Replace Damaged Tube
  March 08, 2011
• Simply Watching a CPR Video Might Save Lives
  March 08, 2011
• Risk of Death May Linger for Trauma Survivors
  March 08, 2011
• In Shaken Baby Syndrome, Women as Likely to be Perpetrators as Men: Study
  March 07, 2011
• Exercise Common Sense During Warm Weather Activities
  March 05, 2011
• 1 in 5 Patients at California ERs Leaves Without Being Seen
  March 04, 2011
• Chemo May Raise Risk of Falls in Breast Cancer Survivors
  March 04, 2011
• Standard Exams Might Not Catch Full Potential of Brain Damaged Patients
  February 25, 2011
• Medical Groups Warn Of Climate Change's Potential Impact on Health
  February 24, 2011