It may sound dramatic, but antibiotic resistance is one of the biggest threats to global health. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), it's urgent that we change the way we prescribe and ...

Scientists have developed a new electric bandage ("e-bandage") that uses an electric field to speed up the rate of skin wound healing. The technology, which was recently detailed in the journal ACS ...

A twisted ankle occurs in an instant, often from a simple misstep or loss of balance. These common injuries involve ligaments, the tough tissue bands connecting ankle bones, which can stretch or tear ...

Is it a good practice to use a bandage for every injury or wound? Our expert Dr Aarti answers the question. The moment you get a cut or suffer an injury, you immediately use a bandage even before ...

With the advent of technology, one is inundated with smart devices and appliances. The field of medicine has also experienced technological advancements and scientists have reportedly created a smart ...

Commercial bandages are not only expensive, but flimsy and sticky. Reader Ian suggests using athletic in their place to heal cuts and other injuries. Paper cuts, and other hand injuries are the worst.

You can get a rash from a band-aid if you’re allergic to latex, rubber, or other adhesive bandage materials. But there are alternative options. Many bandages use adhesives to help them stick to your ...

Pressure bandages are typically used to treat medical issues around veins that don't return enough blood from your legs or arms. Compression stockings, for example, can help stimulate blood flow, but ...