This winter has had absolutely no chill. Hospitals across the country are reporting a surge in cold-related injuries — from slip-and-fall fractures to cardiac events from snow shoveling and frostbite.

“I went from an independent, outdoorsy mom and nurse practitioner to someone who couldn’t put on socks," Light told Newsweek.

Recreational use of nitrous oxide — often referred to as whippets or laughing gas — left a 23-year-old with frostbite in his mouth and throat, according to a report of the man’s case published ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Dangerous freezing weather has settled over Central Indiana this week, with wind chills of 10 to 20 degrees below zero Tuesday ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. With the frigid temperatures outside, it is important to keep an eye out for frostbite. It is crucial to keep skin covered when ...

Q. My hands get so cold during the winter. What’s the best way to protect them from the cold weather? A. Cold injuries from chilly temperatures most commonly occur on your feet and hands. While many ...

Alyssa Lommel was on the search for an electric hand last week. Teri Lommel, Alyssa’s mother, announced Wednesday on her CaringBridge site that Alyssa is in the process of getting a robotic hand.

As extreme cold temperatures persist across the region, Akron Children’s Burn Center is using a new frostbite treatment to reduce the risk of amputation. Akron Children’s is one of only two hospitals ...

“I went from an independent, outdoorsy mom and nurse practitioner to someone who couldn’t put on socks," Light told Newsweek.

This winter has had absolutely no chill. The US has been experiencing intense, record-setting cold and persistent, widespread snowfall, creating life-threatening conditions in several regions.