When you think of medical glue, chances are you picture a quick fix for small cuts. But scientists are taking the idea of glue far beyond first-aid kits. A new generation of bioadhesives—medical glues ...

While there’s little evidence that turmeric stops bleeding, research shows it can help the skin heal. Learn how this culinary ...

Tourniquets are bands that you tie tightly around a bleeding wound on an arm or leg to apply pressure and slow down blood loss. Here are the steps for correctly applying one. You may need a tourniquet ...

The loudest sound of the day inside Health First’s First Flight hangar was not the roar of the helicopter blades cutting through the air.

Bleeding from most injuries can be stopped by applying direct pressure to the injury. Wrap ice in clean, dry cloth and place it on the wound. It allows the clot to form more quickly and stop the ...

A bad wound can happen anywhere: at home, on the job, in the yard or on the street. One moment you’re going about your day, and the next you’re staring at a deep cut, a gash or an injury that is ...