Major snow events usually are inconvenient for most of us. But according to a recent study, the days following a big snowstorm can mean spending time in the hospital for some people.
Serious Injury From Carriers, Cribs and Strollers On the Rise
It’s important to check all products for recalls, read all of the instructions and take the safety advice seriously.
Should I Take My Child to an Emergency Department or Pediatrician?
Discover the truth about questions that pique your curiosity in our “Short Answer” series. Orthopaedic surgeon Paul Saluan, MD, answers this one.
House Fires: Why There is Fatal Danger Beyond the Flames
There are more than 1 million house fires in the United States each year and more than 3,000 people will die each year as a result of fires. But the cause of death in a fire usually is not from being burned — more often than not, deaths in house fires are a result of smoke inhalation.
Cleveland Clinic is a non-profit academic medical center. Advertising on our site helps support our mission. We do not endorse non-Cleveland Clinic products or services. Policy
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Know the Common Causes of This Dangerous Illness
Emergency physicians usually see carbon monoxide poisoning as a result of one of two main culprits. Find out how you can avoid this potentially fatal condition.
Why You Must Act Fast When a Tooth Gets Knocked Out
It is common for adults and kids to get hurt during any form of sports, especially contact sports. Unfortunately, the face often is the main area of damage — making athletic injuries a major link between sports and dentistry.
Super Fans: Don’t Put Your Health on Hold During the Game
For many people, it’s so difficult to leave a highly anticipated event like the Super Bowl that they delay seeking medical care until the game’s decided.
How to Keep Your Kids Out of the Emergency Department
There are various reasons children end up in the emergency room. We offer insights about three of the most common maladies that tend to affect kids during the holiday and tips to avoid them.
9 Reasons for Holiday Emergencies — and How You Can Avoid Them
An emergency department expert describes nine reasons people end up at the “Emergency Department” during the holidays, with tips to avoid it.
Does Your Cut Need Stitches? Find Out How to Tell
Get tips on how to tell whether a cut or wound requires a visit to the ER or urgent care center. And find out how to prepare for an ER visit.
