Hospitals across the country are reporting a surge in cold-related injuries — from slip-and-fall fractures to cardiac events ...

Akron Children’s is among the first U.S. hospitals using a new drug to prevent amputations among frostbite victims.

Duke Hospital reports a surge in patients due to icy conditions from the recent storm, treating injuries from slips and ...

The US Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved the first treatment for severe frostbite to reduce the risk of finger or toe amputation in adults. Iloprost injection, marketed under the ...

Frostbite is a severe cold injury that affects millions worldwide, often resulting in prolonged recovery, scarring, and long-term complications such as chronic pain and dysfunction. The injury ...

You may not notice you have frostbite until it's pointed out. Here are signs and symptoms to look out for as temperatures ...

Dangerous freezing weather has settled over Central Indiana this week, with wind chills of 10 to 20 degrees below zero Tuesday into Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service. When it gets ...

Frostbite causes a loss of feeling and color in affected areas. It most often affects the nose, ears, cheeks, chin, fingers or toes. It can cause permanent damage and severe cases can lead to ...

Extreme wind chill temperatures are sweeping through Western North Carolina as of Tuesday, Jan. 21, bringing health risks. A weather alert was issued by the National Weather Service at 10:51 a.m. on ...

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Dr. Wendy Miller with LMC shows how to treat frostbite on your fingers with warm tap water.

Frostbite is a skin injury caused by prolonged exposure to extreme cold, which can freeze water in the body's cells. Symptoms include numbness, skin discoloration, and a waxy feel, with the nose, ears ...