First Aid News & Features

Hoverboard injuries have become increasingly common in recent months. Here's what you need to know from WebMD.

One in three people don’t understand when an ambulance is not necessary to deal with common medical situations, a survey indicates.

Local and state health departments are better prepared than ever to deal with public health emergencies, but recession-related budget cuts threaten to reverse hard-won gains, a newly released analysis finds.

Younger people in America's workforce are twice as likely as older workers to suffer an injury on the job that requires treatment in an emergency room, a new CDC report suggests.

Forget mouth-to-mouth. To save a cardiac arrest victim's life, call 911. Then give hard, fast chest compressions until help arrives.

The FDA has cleared for marketing GelSpray Liquid Bandage, which is designed for combat and noncombat wounds.

Nail gun injuries send nearly 37,000 people per year to hospitals, and do-it-yourselfers may be particularly at risk, according to new CDC data.

The U.S. had 5,702 fatal work injuries in 2005, up from 5,157 in 2004, according to preliminary CDC data.

For adults who suddenly collapse, CPR focused on chest compression is more helpful than mouth-to-mouth ventilation, a new study suggests

Using your cell phone in a storm may not be safe.

Experts give advice on how to respond and cope in an emergency.

The recent deaths of four Boy Scout leaders are reminding people of electricity's dangers

Accidental exposure to carbon monoxide kills hundreds of people and sends thousands more to hospital emergency rooms every year, says the CDC.

CPR saves lives. But even medical professionals often bungle the lifesaving technique, two new studies show.

Armed with the latest military medicine, U.S. medics are profoundly impacting survival of servicemen and women injured on the battlefield.

Roller coasters and other amusement rides put more than 10,000 thrill-seekers on the fast track to the emergency room last year, according to a new report issued Thursday.

By Oct. 1, 2001, cell phone carriers must begin to sell phones with location capabilities in case of 911emergencies, but some companies may not comply by the deadline.

High-speed snowmobile and ice hockey collisions often result in injury to the head, neck, and spine, according to two reports in the March issue of Pediatrics.

The healthy habits that last a lifetime start early -- which is why getting your kids to engage in regular physical activity today will help them grow into strong, healthy adults tomorrow.

Deaths and injuries from personal watercraft accidents have increased dramatically over the last decade, according to a report in Pediatrics.

Two Deaths in Two Weeks Highlight Dangers of Summer Training

There's currently less than a 5-day supply, group says

People complaining of numbness and weakness in the extremities -- the legs and arms -- often associate these symptoms with stroke and seek emergency care.

Animal experiments suggest this may be a potential alternative to bone grafts, researchers say

Studies show that up to 88% of all amateur-level ice hockey injuries are the result of illegal collisions, according to a commentary in the November issue of The Physician and Sportsmedicine.