Stay Safe From the Sun & That Backyard Grill This Memorial Day

• Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
• May 26, 2024
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Memorial Day means firing up that backyard grill for the season, hopefully under warm, sunny skies.

You can be sure to enjoy the day without hazards by taking a few simple precautions, said Dr. Mike Ren

Mom's Curling Iron Can Be Big Burn Hazard for Kids

• Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
• October 20, 2023
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Tens of thousands of U.S. children received burns over a decade from beauty devices found in many homes: curling irons.

"Hair styling tools are a timeless piece of our everyday routine, helping to create the picture-perfect look. Yet they have the greatest propensity to ...

Scientists Produce 'Bioprinted' Human Skin for Wound Healing

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• October 5, 2023
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People recovering from wounds or severe burns might one day be treated with fully functional "bioprinted"skin created in a lab, a new study suggests.

Researchers say they "printed"skin samples containing all six major human cell types found in skin.

The result was ...

Don't Get Burned Grilling, and Other Hot Weather Tips

• Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
• August 27, 2023
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It's always a good idea to use caution when having some summer fun -- and that includes preventing burns from barbecues and other heat sources.

An expert from UT Southwestern Medical Center offers tips for avoiding heat-related pitfalls, including grilling and metal play...

Fireworks for the 4th? Here's Your Safety Checklist

• Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
• July 1, 2023
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It's been said many times, but it deserves repeating: Use caution when handling fireworks.

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) is repeating the message to try to help people avoid injuries to the fingers, hands, arms and face.

"It may be a tradition...

Is Your Tap Water Too Hot? Scalding Burns Send Thousands to ER Each Year

• Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
• March 8, 2023
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A water heater set to 120 degrees Fahrenheit can release water from the tap hot enough to cause a second-degree burn in about nine minutes.

Turned up to 130 degrees, that injury happens in just 25 seconds. At 140 degrees, it only takes three seconds, according to a new ...

Why Instant Noodles Are a Danger to Your Kids

• Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
• February 16, 2023
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Ramen danger: A steaming cup of instant noodles is a big cause of scald injuries in children, researchers report.

A new study that examined pediatric admissions at Unive...

Don't Feel the Burn: Stay Safe From Heat Injuries

• Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
• February 11, 2023
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In 2021, U.S. emergency rooms treated more than 193,000 burn injuries caused by an array of products, ranging from cooking devices to fireworks and space heaters.

Most of these burns were preventable, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Children u...

Holiday Kitchen Accident? Here's How to Treat Minor Cuts, Burns

• Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
• December 10, 2022
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From burns to cuts, kitchen accidents happen, and they may be more likely as you cook for holiday gatherings.

Treating those injuries quickly and effectively can help begin the healing process and may reduce scarring, according to a skin expert at the American Acade...

Keeping T-Day Kitchens Safe for the Whole Family

• Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
• November 23, 2022
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The whole family -- even the youngest members -- can take part in Thanksgiving's hours of food preparation by following some safety tips.

The nation's leading pediatrics organization offers some holiday advice for families with young children.

"There's a lot of exc...

Jay Leno Recovering After Serious Burn Injuries

• Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
• November 15, 2022
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Comedian Jay Leno, former host of "The Tonight Show" and an avid car collector, suffered burn injuries when one of his cars burst into flames last weekend.

Leno, 72, is recovering at the Grossman Burn Center in Los Angeles, where he is in stable condition and being trea...

Her Arm Got Caught in Family's Treadmill. It Could Have Been Worse.

• Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
• January 18, 2022
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It can happen so fast.

One moment, a family is eating dinner together like usual. Soon after, they go off to do other things before being brought back together by a child's scream.

That is what unfolded in the Beckman home in State College, Pa., one October ...

It's Time to Replace Your Smoke Alarm Batteries

• November 6, 2021
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Setting your clocks back an hour this Sunday also means it's time to replace the batteries in your smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) says.

Working alarms are especially important because people are spending mor...

For Kids, Accidental Burns Another Scar of the Pandemic

• Robert Preidt
• October 8, 2021
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Accidental burns among U.S. children rose by one-third during the first months of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study.

"COVID-19 and stay-at-home orders inevitably created a new dynamic between children and their social environment. One result was the increas...