With all of Michigan facing extreme cold this weekend — as well as below-zero wind chills — the risk of frostbite and hypothermia are higher than normal. “We encourage everyone to take this forecast ...

Recreational use of nitrous oxide — often referred to as whippets or laughing gas — left a 23-year-old with frostbite in his mouth and throat, according to a report of the man’s case published ...

Frostbite and related cold-induced tissue injuries arise from ice crystal formation, microvascular compromise and inflammatory reperfusion damage. Clinical management begins with prompt assessment of ...

Q: Our family is planning a ski vacation this winter. How do we recognize and protect against frostbite? A: Frostbite is damage to a body part caused by exposure to temperatures below freezing — or ...

The Wynn Hospital in Utica has seen a few patients with frostbite recently and a number with mild-to-moderate hypothermia, said Dr. Gary Zimmer, chief medical officer for the Mohawk Valley Health ...

Frigid temperatures are here, and that means a higher risk for cold-related problems — especially frostbite. On Friday, physicians who work in the burn center at University of Utah Health warned ...