June 10 -- With summer upon us, we are all spending more time outside and the possibilities of getting sunburned, burned by a backyard grill, or burned by Fourth of July fireworks is at an all-time ...

Videos of home fireworks displays getting out of hand may go viral, but the real monster when it comes to pyrotechnics: firecrackers and sparklers. In the event of a burn, first aid protocol advises ...

Discusses the seriousness of burns, categorizing them into three degrees based on depth and severity. First-degree burns affect only the surface layer of skin, while second-degree burns penetrate ...

This post was paid for by an advertiser. The Herald-Dispatch newsroom was not involved in its creation. Burns and wounds are among the most common injuries in everyday life, yet few people feel ...

Shrapnel and missile injuries need quick, precise action. First aid mistakes can worsen injuries, so knowing the correct ...

Accidents don’t wait for company. Accidents happen when you’re cooking dinner, climbing stairs, doing yard work or simply moving too fast on a busy day. And when you’re home alone, ...

National Burns Awareness Day – 15 October 2025 As National Burns Awareness Day approaches on 15 October, Leeds-based first aid expert Helen Underwood is urging parents to take simple steps to prevent ...

If you or someone you care about has sustained severe electrical burns, don't delay getting immediate medical care, as they can cause extensive, even life-threatening damage to many parts of the body.