After the historic snowfall, dangerously low temperatures crept into the Pittsburgh region, bringing a hidden danger that can turn painful in seconds: frostbite. However, there are ways people can ...

The US Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved the first treatment for severe frostbite to reduce the risk of finger or toe amputation in adults. Iloprost injection, marketed under the ...

DENVER — A powerful arctic cold front arrived in Colorado on Friday and will keep the state very cold until Wednesday. The temperature could be below freezing for at least 114 consecutive hours ...

Bone-chilling temperatures and brutal winds mean frostbite can set in in just a few minutes. But what are the necessary steps to prevent injury to one’s skin or other living tissue? Dr. Rodney Fullmer ...

DAYTON — A local children’s hospital is reminding the community of the dangers of frostbite after seeing an uptick in patients. Dr. Sara M. Higginson, the Chief of Staff at Shriners Children’s Ohio, ...

ST. LOUIS — The new year's first holiday weekend will pose dangers to St. Louis residents who stay outside too long. Numerous local workers and students will have Monday off for the federal Martin ...

CLEVELAND — On a frigid Chicago morning a few years back, 28-year-old Jason Miller decided to remove his gloves before unloading packages from his truck. It was one of the coldest days of the year.

While much of the country is dealing with cold temperatures and unusual snowfall in areas that rarely if ever see accumulation, people will have to watch for signs of hypothermia and frostbite, ...

Doctors recommend staying inside - if possible - as wind-chills across the Chicago area dip well below zero for the next few days. The extreme cold can cause a multitude of health problems from ...