Local hospitals, including Alexander Burn Center, prepare for spike in burn injuries this Fourth of July. Urges Oklahomans to ...

“Make sure that you don’t leave fire unattended with your grill or in the kitchen. Supervise children and make sure the pots and pans are turned inwards because kids can run by and hit that pot or pan ...

Summit Medical Center joins Living East Tennessee to talk about firework safety and how to stay safe when it comes to all the outdoor fun.

Chronic wounds affect millions of people worldwide. These are cuts, burns, scrapes, or surgical wounds that don’t heal within ...

From a barbecue explosion to a severe firework injury, a lot can go wrong when celebrating the Fourth of July. When it does, ...

What to do after a burn: from sunburn to BBQ mishaps - An expert has revealed three things you should do after any burn ...

Sunburn is the most common, and most easily preventable, seasonal burn. It may seem harmless, but sun exposure can cause ...

Around 10-20% of people who contract Lyme disease, the most common tickborne disease in the U.S., develop persistent, often debilitating symptoms such as chronic pain, fatigue, and cognitive ...

"I looked like a burn victim... even my nephews and nieces were scared of me - they looked at me like I was something out of ...

A salivary gland infection is also called sialadenitis and is caused by bacteria or viruses. A salivary stone or other blockage of the salivary gland duct can contribute to an acute infection. Chronic ...

Remember to take precautions. But if someone does get burned at your Independence Day event, here's what you need to know.

Background Burn wounds cause many injuries and deaths worldwide. People with burn wounds are especially vulnerable to infections. Antiseptics prevent the growth of micro-organisms such as bacteria.