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...

The No. 1 Cause of Halloween Injuries: Carving the Pumpkin

• October 23, 2021
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Your Jack-o'-Lantern may be more than scary -- it could be dangerous.

Pumpkin carving is the leading cause of injuries associated with Halloween, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Between October and November 2018 in the United States, 44% o...

Barnacles Inspire a Better Way to Seal Off Wounds

• Robert Preidt
• August 11, 2021
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Barnacles may be the bane of ships, but they could point to new ways to quickly halt severe bleeding, researchers report.

Barnacles are small crustaceans that attach to rocks, ship hulls and even other animals, such as whales. Their ability to cling to surfaces that are ...

Legalized Pot Tied to Rise in Young Men's Suicide Attempts

• Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
• March 22, 2021
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States that make marijuana a readily available retail item might see an increase in self-harm among younger men, a new study suggests.

Researchers found a correlation between U.S. states' shifting marijuana policies and rates of self-harm among men younger than 40. Those...