(By Dr. Kirti K Pradhan) Accidents, injuries and sudden illnesses can happen anytime, be it a small kitchen burn, skinned ...

Would you be able to keep a cool head if you or someone you know needed first aid? It can be difficult to be prepared for every sort of emergency situation, but having some basic knowledge is always ...

The other night, I was walking my dog before bed when an errant rusty screw went through the sole of my Birkenstocks and into my toe. I hobbled home — luckily enough, I was just a few steps away — and ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Injuries on the trail are common, be they banalities like blisters ...

Somewhere along the line you probably learned the basics of first aid. If someone scrapes their knee you wash it and stick on a band aid. If the cut is deeper, you apply pressure and get some help.

When you’re expecting, it sometimes seems like you’re creating a never-ending list of items to buy for your new bundle of joy. In addition to the basics, you’re probably being told by friends and ...

If you're often searching for that elusive Band-Aid while trying to keep your freshly cut finger from bleeding, it's time to assemble a first-aid kit. Having supplies in one well-stocked bag can help ...

The person standing next to you in line at the grocery store suddenly collapses and hits her head on the hard floor. Your toddler starts to choke on a piece of food and turns blue in the face. What ...

Basic Life Support (BLS) and First Aid are vital skill set which equips individuals with the knowledge to respond effectively during life-threatening emergencies such as cardiac arrest, choking or ...

A first-aid kit is a must-have on any boat, but where you do your boating—and how self-sufficient you have to be before you can get help—dictates a lot about the contents. It’s also imperative to ...

The class is actually a refresher for certified Wildness First Responders. However, if you haven’t taken WFR yet, you can still take the class, which is being taught by First Lead. The course does ...