More First Aid & Safety News

• Brain Slow to Judge Fast-Moving Objects Head-On

  August 6 (HealthDay News) -- If you are not experienced at dodging flying or speeding ...

• Diving Accidents Common Among U.S. Kids

  August 4 (HealthDay News) -- The fun of jumping into a pool turns into trauma ...

• Orthopedic Surgeons Weigh in on Pool Safety

  August 2 (HealthDay News) -- Most people love a dip in the pool to cool ...

• Researchers Map America's Deadliest Roads

  July 28 (HealthDay News) -- You can now find the deadliest road in your town ...

• Falls Are Top Cause of Injury, Death Among Elderly

  July 19 (HealthDay News) -- Falls are a leading cause of serious injury and death ...

• Elbow Injuries on Rise Among Young Athletes

  July 14 (HealthDay News) -- One of the country's leading sports doctors reports that he's ...

• Summer Is Peak Time for Lightning Strikes

  July 12 (HealthDay News) -- Summer is the peak time for Americans to be active ...

• Trauma Center Counseling Reduces Kids' Repeat Injuries

  July 11 (HealthDay News) -- Pediatric trauma centers and emergency departments are good places to ...

• Cool Air Blown Under Pads May Protect Footballers From Illness

  July 10 (HealthDay News) -- Blowing cool dry air under a football player's uniform may ...

• Gender Plays Role in Post-Concussion Healing

  July 10 (HealthDay News) -- Being female and having a history of concussions both slow ...

• Heat Exposure a Dangerous Summer Threat

  July 9 (HealthDay News) -- Every summer, an estimated 6,200 Americans are hospitalized for heat ...

• On Independence Day, Think Fireworks Safety First

  July 7 (HealthDay News) -- Fireworks can be breathtaking spectacles, creating glittering showers of sparks ...

• How to Stay Out of the ER This Summer

  July 7 (HealthDay News) -- A few simple safety precautions can help ensure your summer ...

• Playing It Safe With High School Sports

  July 3 (HealthDay News) -- "Getting your bell rung." "A dinger." "Knocking the cobwebs loose." Shop-worn ...

• Extreme Heat a Deadly Risk for Older Adults

  July 1 (HealthDay News) -- As the temperatures rise, older adults become more vulnerable to ...

• Activity-Linked Heat Illness Needs Prompt Attention

  June 29 (HealthDay News) -- As the mercury continues to rise, people of all ages ...

• Barefoot Lifestyle Has Its Dangers

  June 28 (HealthDay News) -- Going barefoot is one of the simple pleasures of summer, ...

• Golf Cart Injuries Give Rise to Calls for Regulation

  June 27 (HealthDay News) -- Using golf carts as an alternative means of transportation is ...

• Head Injuries All Too Common in Summer Play

  June 22 (HealthDay News) -- A few simple safety precautions can greatly reduce the risk ...