Second-degree burns occur when heat, chemicals, light, or electricity damage the first two layers of your skin. The appearance of a second-degree burn sets them apart from a less severe first-degree ...

June 10 -- With summer upon us, we are all spending more time outside and the possibilities of getting sunburned, burned by a backyard grill, or burned by Fourth of July fireworks is at an all-time ...

It happens to everyone: maybe you're eating a super tasty pizza fresh out of the oven or sipping a hot cup of coffee, and suddenly you realize you've overdone the temperature! Immediately you feel ...

Chinenye Anetekhai is the founder of COA-CONE. A charity that supports burn education, prevention and research in resource limited countries. As the temperature drops and the evenings become darker, ...

Now that fall's chill has arrived, it's time for backyard fire pits and weekend campfires. If your bakyard is too small to hold a fire pit, find a friend. But first, (there's always something) you ...