Outdoor adventure not only need endurance but also preparedness. Knowing basic first aid can go a long way in dealing with ...

This dove season I added a pair of doggles to my retriever’s first-aid kit. I didn’t realize I’d have to use them so soon ...

Super absorbent polymers (SAPs) have quietly become one of the most influential material innovations of the modern era. Known for their extraordinary ability to absorb and retain large amounts of ...

That jolt you get when stuff goes wrong while driving? Yeah, everyone’s had it. Like getting a flat way out in the middle of ...

Polish hospitals are not much for ice when it comes to post-op recovery, I discover later Tuesday afternoon, lying alone in my bed back in 538. No ice, no water. No nothing, just me, my bed, a couple ...

“When travelling with babies and toddlers, a thoughtfully packed first aid kit is non-negotiable. It should include the ...

Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) remains one of the most consequential and under-recognized vascular conditions in the United States. Often beginning with mild exertional pain, PAD can quietly ...

Last week, local roadways flooded and a few huge trees came down (without harming anyone, fortunately). Power blackouts were widespread and went on for hours in some places.

Plastic pervades modern life, and menstruation is no exception. Since the middle of the 20 th century, many tampons and menstrual pads have contained somewhere between a little and a lot of plastic in ...

Over half of seniors will need help with eating, getting dressed or other basic activities at some point, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and the cost of help continues ...