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People discharged from the hospital during the Christmas break period had a higher risk of death or readmission compared with people discharged at other times, new research shows.

People may worry about hurting a woman while doing CPR chest compressions -- or fear being accused of sexual assault. Some said people also might believe women's breasts get in the way of CPR, two new studies report.

Further, these head injuries are associated with neurological and psychological problems such as depression, sleep disorders, stroke and alcoholism, the researchers found.

Florence's winds have weakened slightly, dropping to between 90 and 100 miles per hour, but weather experts stress that the slow-moving storm will likely dump catastrophic amounts of rain on coastal and inland areas in the coming days.

When a hurricane approaches, take steps to keep yourself and your family, including your pets, safe. WebMD offers basic tips.

From 2008 to 2015 there was a 36 percent decline in ER visits for minor conditions and injuries, the study found. Meanwhile, use of non-ER services -- including urgent care clinics, retail clinics and telemedicine -- rose 140 percent.

Snakebites fell 10 percent after a drought, but rose 10 percent following high levels of rain, the researchers found.

In the brave new world of hop-on-hop-off shared personal vehicles, accidents are inevitable. E-scooters have emergency departments across the US seeing scrapes, broken bones and even brain injuries.

Days after playing in the water, some children are struck by what is sometimes called "dry drowning." It's rare, but scary when it happens.

A previous study found that 2 percent of cardiac arrest survivors exhibit full awareness during CPR, which can lead to post-traumatic stress disorder.

The CDC estimates that as many as 8,000 people are bitten by venomous snakes in the U.S. each year. Such bites are rarely fatal. They kill about five people annually. But snake venom can cause serious harm.

In the United States, six children have died in hot cars so far this year -- and about 750 since 1998, the study authors noted.

Based on the poll results, the ACEP is calling on federal lawmakers to take steps to help hospitals prepare for mass casualties and emergencies.

Surgeon General Helps Save Person Mid-Flight

From 2007 to 2014, there were nearly 437,400 penetrating wound trauma victims. The largest numbers of patients were ages 15 to 24. Of nearly 36,300 patients who died, gunshot wounds accounted for 88 percent of deaths, while stab wounds accounted for 12 percent.

Winter weather can create many potential health hazards. Here's how to stay healthy when you're facing frigid temps and snow storms.

Some of the flies carried hundreds of different bacteria species, including ones known to be harmful to humans, the researchers found.

After massacre in Las Vegas, experts urge Americans to be prepared and have a plan.

Clark Jacobs fell from his college loft bed. After emergency brain surgery, his recovery was difficult, and lengthy.

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

Good Samaritans can help prevent brain damage, nursing home care for cardiac arrest victims

Rare complication of transfusions has led to beefed-up testing requirements

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

Starting rescue efforts for victims of cardiac arrest before ambulance arrives boosts survival

Doctor offers tips to avoid dangerous drops in body temperatures during cold winter months