Trauma

Can Cities Start Ignoring Overdose Emergency Calls To Curb Budgets?

Middletown, Ohio is expected to exceed its budget for overdose-related emergency calls by more than $90,000, and one council member is calling for an extreme solution.

Science Video Explains How You Can Die From Hanging Upside Down

Will you die from hanging upside down? That cause of death is rare but, scientists say, it's possible. This video explains it.

10 Surprising Facts About Donating Blood

Here's a list of 10 of the most interesting facts surrounding blood and blood donations.

Fake Blood Powder Can Save Lives

Researchers have created fake blood that can be injected in a pinch and deliver oxygen through the body until people can get to a hospital.

Does A Blood Transfusion Change Your Body?

Will getting a blood transfusion change your DNA? Yes and no.

7 Body Parts You Can Live Without

Don’t like all of your organs? No problem — you can live without a whole bunch of them.

Some People Just Love A Good Scare

Why do some people enjoy being scared while others avoid horror movies and haunted houses at all costs? It comes down to society evolving faster than our bodies.

How To Survive An Earthquake

A 6.2 earthquake struck central Italy Wednesday morning; here's what to do if you ever find yourself in such a situation.

When Blunt Trauma Separates Ribs From The Chest

Flail chest is a condition in which a portion of the rib cage is separated from the rest of the chest wall.

When Fear Is A Weapon: How Terror Attacks Influence Mental Health

It is probably not a surprise that a terror attack can have a major impact on people's mental health. But what sort of effects are common, and how long do they last?