Hypothermia

What Drowning Feels Like

Drowning is a scary way to die, but you can’t even scream for help.

Here Are The Signs Of Hypothermia (And What To Do)

Having hypothermia looks a lot like being drunk, but your body is too cold to function. Symptoms you need to know this winter.

Buried Alive: Could It Happen To You?

Being buried alive is a popular theme of nightmares and horror movies, but it seems pretty difficult to confuse a live person for a dead one. Or is it?

Why Am I Always Cold?

If you are one of those oft-maligned people who are always cold, you are not alone. And you may or may not have one of these medical conditions.

This Thermal Imaging Camera Shows How Quickly Humans Lose Body Heat In The Cold

This is exactly why you should bundle up in the winter.

Man Froze 'To Death,' And It Ended Up Saving His Life

When you're exposed to sub-zero temperatures for 12 hours like Justin Smith was, chances are you're dead.

How Cold Can A Live Human Body Get?

Extreme cold is no friend to us, but what's the limit of what we can take?

New CPR Guidelines Will Make Exceptions For Hypothermia

When core body temperature is below 82.4 degrees Fahrenheit, CPR can be delayed or interrupted for brief intervals without jeopardizing a patient's survival or brain function.

Fighting The Cold With The Antifreeze Proteins Of Ticks

A new study tried to test whether antifreeze proteins found in certain reptiles and insects could help us stay warm during the cold months, too.

Should Astronauts Be Put Into 'Deep Sleep' When Sent To Mars? [VIDEO]

A new NASA study introduces the idea of putting astronauts into torpor when sending them on a lengthy trip to Mars.

Hypothermia: How To Increase Your Chances Of Survival In Freezing Water

Hypothermia involves your body temperature decreasing to dangerous lows, so it’s important to be mentally prepared in case you’re in a life or death situation.