Results for "Wound Care"

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What Is Lymphedema? Signs and Ways to Lower Your Risk
If you’ve had cancer treatment, your body has been through a lot. Surgery, radiation and other treatments can save your life but they can also cause changes...
March 20
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How Do I Know If My Wound Is Healing Correctly?
Cuts, scrapes and surgical wounds are part of life. Most heal without problems but it’s not always easy to tell what’s normal and what could signal a concern.  Some...
March 03
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The Dangers of Lithium-Ion Batteries and How to Stay Safe
It’s something you never expect to happen: your phone hissing, smoking or suddenly bursting into flames. Maybe your e-bike battery overheats in the garage...
December 22
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Ouch! Burned Yourself? Here’s What to Do Next
You reached into the oven and brushed the rack. You grabbed a hot curling iron without thinking. Or maybe your child knocked over a fresh cup of coffee....
September 09
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Is My Tattoo Infected? 5 Signs and What to Do About It
Tattoos are personal pieces of art you carry with you everywhere. Getting one is a unique experience and an investment. You may have spent a lot of time...
March 01
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What Bit Me? Types and Treatment of Common Bug Bites
As you enjoy the great outdoors or cozy up in bed at night, encountering bugs is sometimes unavoidable.  You know how annoying these little creatures can...
February 01
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How the Right Treatment Can Help with Disfiguring Burn Scars
If you have a burn injury, you’re well aware of how painful it can be and how hard it can be to recover. Burns can cause uncomfortable scars, restrict...
January 01
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10 Tips to Have a Safe Thanksgiving Meal
Many Americans will gather for Thanksgiving this year to reconnect, express gratitude and gobble up delicious turkey and treats. While Thanksgiving may...
November 18
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How Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) Could Help You Heal
If you have a chronic wound that’s not healing properly or is healing slowly, you might benefit from hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT). This treatment involves...
November 13
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Why It’s Time to Get Hydrogen Peroxide Out of Your Medicine Cabinet
You probably have a bottle of hydrogen peroxide kicking around somewhere in your medicine cabinet. Hydrogen peroxide has antiseptic properties, so you...
November 10