Rod Brouhard is an emergency medical technician paramedic (EMT-P), journalist, educator, and advocate for emergency medical service providers and patients. Assess if the scene is safe before helping ...

Easy first aid hack featuring a simple emergency tip that helps quickly treat minor cuts or injuries using basic household or medical supplies. Coffee linked to significant new side effect, says ...

The person displays signs of a severe allergic reaction. The sting is from a box jellyfish. The sting covers more than half an arm or leg. For more information about severe allergic reaction, see ...

Renee Nilan, MD, is a board-certified emergency medicine physician and works as an attending physician at SHBH Canton Emergency Department. Pain relievers like NSAIDs and acetaminophen can help with ...

Every Diwali, minor burns from crackers, diyas and hot oil are common — and often made worse by home remedies that do more harm than good. Doctors say the first few minutes after a burn are critical.

My home first aid kit. The savvy reader will be able to guess its vintage. My post a couple of weeks ago on what medicines to send with your college student struck a chord with some of you. The ...

As temperatures soar and heatwaves become more frequent, staying cool isn't just about comfort, it's about staying safe. Whether you're out enjoying the sunshine or trying to keep your home bearable, ...

Epilepsy is a neurological disorder structured into syndromes. This chronic non-communicable brain ailment can affect people of all ages and can be developed at any time of their life. Our brains ...

What would you do if you cut your finger while chopping vegetables? How would you handle a stovetop burn, a spider bite, or a child’s scrape from a fall? Minor injuries happen every day, and most are ...