Serious burn victims are immunocompromised and may be missing skin on parts of their body, and this makes them highly vulnerable to bacteria. Thanks to progress in intensive care, they are ...

Raw egg whites are a dangerous burn “remedy.” Burn specialists warn they can introduce Salmonella, trigger allergies and worsen injuries. Viral anecdotes aside, there’s no evidence they help. Proper ...

ATLANTA — An Atlanta baby is currently fighting for his life after contracting a rare staph infection. Baby Jayce is about to turn 1-year-old but is currently in the intensive care unit at a metro ...

Mild infections can sometimes occur, leading to issues such as a swimmer’s ear or a hot tub rash. For those with weakened immune systems or those who are already ill, an infection from Pseudomonas can ...

Before modern-day medicine, home remedies for burns called for products often found in the kitchen, including butter or oil, egg whites and ice. Ice is still considered a common burn remedy as it ...

T'puram: For the first time in Kerala, skin processing has commenced at the skin bank set up at Thiruvananthapuram govt ...

State Health Minister Veena George said the skin bank was set up to ensure world-class treatment for burn victims within the ...