Hospitals across the country are reporting a surge in cold-related injuries — from slip-and-fall fractures to cardiac events ...
Homelessness, not just extreme cold, puts people at risk of hypothermia. Only adequate shelter and permanent housing can ...
Frostbite often sneaks up on you. Your skin loses sensitivity to cold temperatures before you detect any strange sensations.
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 ...
Winter may not officially arrive for a couple more weeks, but the weather is already getting colder throughout North Jersey. While few people enjoy prolonged exposure to chilly conditions, the ...
With temperatures expected to drop below freezing starting Saturday, the bitter cold can lead to hypothermia and even frostbite.
According to the American Red Cross, frostbite occurs when a body part, such as your fingers, toes or nose, starts to freeze. Bundle up before you head outside, and dress warmly in layers of windproof ...
Frostbite symptoms include skin that turns white, grayish, or yellow and may blister. Signs of hypothermia can include ...
Three nights in the cold' — that's what one man faced after being barred not just from a local men's shelter but also its ...