With temperatures below freezing in the mornings, any amount of wind can push exposed skin past its limits for cold exposure and frostbite, said Dr. Megan Cobb, an emergency pediatrician.
Hospitals across the country are reporting a surge in cold-related injuries — from slip-and-fall fractures to cardiac events ...
The risks of frostbite and hypothermia increase as temperatures drop below freezing for extended periods and wind chills reach the single digits.
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 ...
Kansas City doctors warn of public health hazards during extreme cold, snow, including frostbite and hypothermia.
Pediatric emergency physician shares crucial frostbite prevention tips as students return to school amid dangerous cold.
Frostnip usually occurs before frostbite. Skin affected by frostnip may appear shiny and rosy. Frostnip is a sign that ...
The ministry noted that the highest number of hospitalizations — 85 people — occurred on Jan. 18. Officials explained that a ...
With all of Michigan facing extreme cold this weekend — as well as below-zero wind chills — the risk of frostbite and hypothermia are higher than normal. “We encourage everyone to take this forecast ...
The National Weather Service has warned of dangerous wind chills through the remainder of the week, issuing an Extreme Cold Watch over parts of Illinois. Frostbite is a big concern as temperatures dip ...