You can remove clothing that is near the burn but not stuck to it. Meet Michelle, a parent who provided first aid to her baby when he was scalded by boiling water. Skip to 1:15 for the key first aid ...

Knowing and following proper first aid for burns is crucial because it can alleviate immediate pain, reduce the risk of infection and scarring, potentially lessen the severity of the injury ...

Part of what makes medical emergencies so scary is that, by nature, they can happen completely unexpectedly.

1. Cool the burn under cold running water for at least 20 minutes. Cooling the burn will reduce pain, swelling and the risk of scarring. The sooner and longer a burn is cooled with cold running water, ...

Second- and third-degree burns -- when the skin is blistering or white and without feeling -- need to be treated by a doctor. First-degree burns -- when the skin is red but feeling is still normal ...

While many are aware that minor burn injuries can be treated immediately inside the home, many are unaware of proper first aid. Images: Getty Images This June, the inaugural National Burns ...

Union representatives demanded that the aid agency follow the law stated in the Federal Records Act. Defense lawyers argued ...

Staff at the US Agency for International Development (USAID) have been told to shred and burn classified documents and ...

Life is unpredictable and accidents do occur so having a first aid kit close to hand is always good practice. Whether a cut, sprain or burn, being armed with a first aid kit is the first line of ...