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 ...

Hypothermia lowers whole body temperature while frostbite freezes exposed tissues; Know symptoms early to avoid organ failure and life threatening complications.

As temperatures plunge during the winter months, health experts are reminding the public to take frostbite seriously—a ...

For more information and emergency treatment of frostbite and hypothermia, Public Health suggests reviewing the Cold-Related ...

Frostnip usually occurs before frostbite. Skin affected by frostnip may appear shiny and rosy. Frostnip is a sign that ...

You may not notice you have frostbite until it's pointed out. Here are signs and symptoms to look out for as temperatures ...

Dangerously cold wind chills this weekend raise frostbite and hypothermia risks. Officials urge proper clothing, layering and ...

Early signs of frostbite include pale skin, tingling, and numbness, known as frostnip. Severe frostbite can cause permanent tissue damage and may require surgical amputation. You can contact a doctor ...

A Polar vortex has covered the Philadelphia region under a canopy of frigid temperatures, but many people may not realize what a Polar vortex actually is, and the dangers — like frostbite — such ...

Leading first aid and health response charity, St John Ambulance, has issued first aid advice for cold-related illnesses like hypothermia and frostbite and slips and trips in icy conditions. It is ...