Minor burns are a common occurrence, and from cooking to gathering around a fire, health experts say the holiday season sees an annual uptick in emergency room visits. But before you rush to the ...

If you've ever accidentally spilled hot tea on yourself or touched a hot pan, then you know that even minor burns can be painful. While severe burns require immediate medical attention from a ...

Dr. Stathi Poulakidas with Cook County Health joined ABC7 Eyewitness News live to discuss what burn hazards you should be aware of inside your home. wls CHICAGO (WLS) -- It's Burn Awareness Week, and ...

A study at UC Davis looked at how quickly you can get relief from a minor burn and what you should do. It really is a race against time when you get a minor burn. A team from UC Davis, Sacramento Fire ...

Almost everyone has burned their tongue on a hot drink, or pulled their hand out from under the tap after feeling the water ...

There are many myths about how to treat a minor burn. Do I pop the blister? Do I use hot or cold water on it? Do I cover with bandages? One of the most important things to do is to act fast and follow ...

Diwali is a special time when homes shine with bright lights, families gather, and celebrations bring joy and laughter. However, the excitement of lighting firecrackers can sometimes lead to skin ...

Skin from cod and tilapia is being used to treat burns and other skin damage. Icelandic biotechnology company Kerecis has developed an FDA-approved cod-skin treatment that can speed up burn healing ...

A burn injury can happen to anyone at any moment. In emergencies where expert burn care is required, the Burn Care Unit at ...

The Fourth of July is coming up fast, and whether you plan to celebrate at home or travel to spend the holiday with friends and family, keep safety in mind. Unfortunately, over the past 15 years, ...