Garment steamers promise quick, polished clothes without hauling out an ironing board, but a growing list of recalls is a blunt reminder that a jet of hot water can permanently scar skin in a second.

It's a cold, crisp evening and the air carries a chill that bites. As temperatures drop and houses get colder, we turn to trusted sources of warmth such as wood fires, heaters, hot water bottles and ...

Scald injuries are painful and require prolonged treatment. They may result in lifelong scarring and even death. Prevention of scalds is always preferable to treatment and can be accomplished through ...

BAYLEE. JERRY THE BOY IN LANCASTER TOWNSHIP WAS PARTICIPATING IN WHAT SOCIAL MEDIA HAS DUBBED TO BE THE HOT WATER CHALLENGE. IT’S EXACTLY WHAT IT SOUNDS LIKE. YOU TAKE HOT OR BOILING WATER AND DUMP IT ...

If the burn is minor and the skin has merely turned red, you can treat it at home. In case of severe burns, visit a doctor.

LANCASTER TOWNSHIP, Pennsylvania (WGAL) — A 12-year-old boy in Lancaster Township participated in the viral “Hot Water Challenge,” causing his 9-year-old brother to suffer severe burns, prompting ...