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Person wrapping a bandage around the arm of another person
May 7, 2025/Primary Care

How To Clean a Wound at Home — and When To Seek Medical Care

First, assess the seriousness of the wound, and then apply light pressure to stop any bleeding

A bee on an arm, with its stinger stuck in the arm
March 20, 2025/Primary Care

How To Remove a Bee Stinger

Whether you scrape or pull out the stinger, the key is to do it quickly

A person holds an ice pack on their arm
December 18, 2024/Primary Care

How Long Should You Ice an Injury?

20 minutes is the max — and you may actually need a lot less

Hurricane prep supplies and tote full of supplies, like water, canned food, power cords, water
October 2, 2024/Primary Care

Storm Safety: An ER Doctor’s Lifesaving Tips for Hurricane Preparedness

Your storm prep checklist should include making an evacuation plan, rounding up supplies and refilling prescriptions

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wasp on person's skin
August 8, 2023/Primary Care

Simple Steps To Treat Bee and Wasp Stings — Plus Tips To Prevent Them

If stung, removing the stinger quickly is key — then, apply a cold compress to soothe

Making a salt-water mouthwash
August 1, 2023/Oral Health

7 Remedies To Heal a Burnt Tongue

Ice, saline rinses, OTC pain meds and honey can all help soothe a troubled taster

Toddler eating cucumbers in mother's arms
June 26, 2023/Children's Health

Choking First Aid and Prevention in Children

Cut up foods into small pieces and make sure you sit down and focus during meals

Person elevating broken and bruised toe on pillow.
December 6, 2021/Orthopaedics

Suspect a Broken Toe? How To Tell – and What Not To Do

Injuring a toe is painful, but is it a serious problem? Find out when to see a doctor and what to do to help your toe heal at home.

falther putting bandaid on child's cut
October 27, 2021/Primary Care

How to Stop Bleeding in Small and Deep Cuts

Quick action and proper care can make a big difference

First Aid Travel kit
August 31, 2021/Primary Care

What First-Aid Items Do You Need When You Travel?

How to pack a well-stocked travel emergency kit

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