July 4, 2019

It’s fireworks season. Learn how to stay safe when handling fireworks, and how to assess whether you need medical care in the event of a burn...

December 17, 2018

Can cherished holiday traditions lead to painful holiday injuries? ERs across the country report a seasonal spike throughout the holidays.

December 10, 2018

Find out who's at highest risk for an adverse flu reaction and learn when symptoms may warrant emergency care.

December 3, 2018

Tis the season for... danger? In all the excitement of the holidays, we might not see the hazards in popular holiday gifts. Check your list twice...

October 28, 2018

You’ve heard the story before. But is it true? Do emergency room visits really increase when there’s a full moon?

March 6, 2015

The appendix is a small, tube-like vestigial organ that hangs from the large intestine, with an immune-related function early in life, but adults...

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