Somewhere along the line you probably learned the basics of first aid. If someone scrapes their knee you wash it and stick on a band aid. If the cut is deeper, you apply pressure and get some help.

Would you be able to keep a cool head if you or someone you know needed first aid? It can be difficult to be prepared for every sort of emergency situation, but having some basic knowledge is always ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Injuries on the trail are common, be they banalities like blisters ...

The other night, I was walking my dog before bed when an errant rusty screw went through the sole of my Birkenstocks and into my toe. I hobbled home — luckily enough, I was just a few steps away — and ...

Q What are the essentials for a vacation first-aid kit? We are spending a week at the lake with two other families. I want to be prepared, but not loaded down with useless stuff. Our group has kids ...

Venturing into mountains, forests, or high-altitude pilgrim routes brings unmatched rewards, but also real risks. Being at a ...

When you’re expecting, it sometimes seems like you’re creating a never-ending list of items to buy for your new bundle of joy. In addition to the basics, you’re probably being told by friends and ...

DETROIT – Local 4 wants to make your summer safer! Join us for our July Go 4 It event: First Aid Basics. In partnership with the American Red Cross and U-M Dearborn, we’re offering a free 50-minute ...

A first-aid kit is a must-have on any boat, but where you do your boating—and how self-sufficient you have to be before you can get help—dictates a lot about the contents. It’s also imperative to ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Members of Cub Scout Pack 27, of Oakwood, learned the basics of first aid to fulfill the first aid component of their next rank award. The pack visited the Training Institute ...

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - You’ve heard of CPR and direct pressure for physical first aid response, but what about becoming a first responder for mental health? In this Hear me. See me. podcast, Mikki ...