A bitter cold spell is sweeping across much of the U.S., leaving many with serious concerns for their health and safety. Frostbite, in particular, is plaguing those who have to brave the outdoors in ...

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 ...

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- With so much new snow, there are plenty of outdoor activities ranging from sledding to shoveling. However, too much time outside without the proper clothing can lead to frostbite ...

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 ...

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, ...

With cold weather comes increased risk of several kinds of health concerns. Here's a guide to spotting these in yourself and loved ones. What it is: Skin tissue has frozen up. What it looks like: The ...

Frostbite may have met its match. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first medication to treat severe frostbite, the agency announced this week. The drug, iloprost (brand ...

Dangerous, bitter cold conditions producing wind chills as low as 40 degrees below zero at times across parts of the Chicago area could cause frostbite in as little as 10 to 30 minutes on exposed skin ...

Beret Leone is a native Minnesotan who joined the WCCO team as a reporter in September 2022 - and she's thrilled be back home in the Twin Cities! Beret grew up in Chaska and graduated from Bethel ...

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, ...

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.