Dr. Parsons said if you have a mild case of frostbite with some redness, it’s generally safe to warm up the exposed skin at ...

Frostbite is caused by the freezing of exposed skin and underlying tissues, according to Mayo Clinic. It can happen on skin covered by gloves or other clothing. The common places frostbite can occur ...

With winter's arrival on Dec. 22, and the season's coldest temps predicted for early January, here's how to stay safe and warm.

The winter months can bring extremely cold weather, and being exposed to the bitter cold without taking the proper precautions can risk potentially dangerous conditions like hypothermia or frostbite.

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Multnomah County is in for a few bitter cold nights as temperatures are expected to plunge below freezing at least three days in a row. As of Tuesday morning, overnight ...

CNN — (CNN) — It’s COLD. We’re talking dangerous cold. Cold that might rob you of the tips of your nose, ears, chin, fingers or toes if you’re not careful. Called frostbite, it happens when the skin ...

With temperatures in Connecticut below freezing on Monday morning, here's how to recognize and treat frostbite.

Health officials address winter safety concerns and a breakthrough in treating antibiotic-resistant gonorrhea.

Advocates call for more support and changes to policy as new data shows frostbite numbers increased again in Edmonton last ...

The first time Dr. Peter Hackett saw a patient with frostbite, the man died from his wounds. It was in Chicago in 1971, and the man had gotten drunk and passed out in the snow, his fingers so frozen ...