First aid is the immediate care given to a person who is injured or suddenly becomes unwell. Its main goals are to preserve life, prevent the condition from getting worse and support recovery until ...

What Is a Heart Attack? A heart attack, also known as a myocardial infarction, occurs when blood flow to the heart is blocked, usually due to a clot or a buildup of plaque in the arteries. This ...

There are a lot of injuries that happen in a home with kids – especially burns, falls, fractures, cuts, or bleeds. But are parents equipped enough to know about administering basic first aid? While ...

Local 4’s Dr. Frank McGeorge has some handy first aid tips for 20 of the most common summer injuries. With these tips, you’ll know what to do, what not to do, and when to seek additional help.