Public parks, playgrounds, outside basketball courts, and unshaded sidewalks all create a risk for contact burns just by being active. This week is expected to be the hottest on record for this summer ...

Second-degree burns occur when heat, chemicals, light, or electricity damage the first two layers of your skin. The appearance of a second-degree burn sets them apart from a less severe first-degree ...

Also referred to as full-thickness burns, third-degree burns involve all layers of the dermis and extend into the subcutaneous tissue. Characteristics of these burns include a firm and dry and charred ...

As temperatures soar in the Southwest, doctors say heat-related illnesses are not the only health hazards filling up emergency rooms. Cases of contact burns — some as severe as second- or third-degree ...

Friction burns — aka rug burns — can happen when you fall on rough surfaces like asphalt and grass. You can care for minor burns at home by applying cool compresses and taking OTC pain medicine.

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It’s a recipe for disaster having children prepare instant noodles without adult supervision, according to a study from the University of Chicago. Researchers looked at data from nearly 800 pediatric ...