Motor vehicle accidents and falls often result in head injuries due to the force or impact that causes the brain to crash into the skull. Less commonly, an external object or a piece of skull enters the brain tissue. Both types of trauma often cause bleeding inside...

Ohio can proudly boast of its many championship-level sports teams, including football, baseball, basketball and volleyball at the high school, college and professional levels. You may take pride in your state's accomplishments in agriculture, education, the...

Getting bitten by a dog can be a terrifying experience. If it happens to you or your child, you may not know what to do or how to react. Here is what you need to know. Get first aid immediately Whenever any animal bites you, you should immediately wash the area with...

Now that summer is in full swing and the weather is hot, backyard pools seem like a welcome source of relief. But, while pools are fun, they can also be quite dangerous, especially for young children. In fact, drowning is the most common cause of accidental death for...

There's no doubt that construction work can be dangerous. Any time you're doing physical labor or working with heavy machinery, there is some risk of injury. But, most people don't understand how common fatal construction accidents are. In 2014, more than 20 percent...

This time of year is a very common time for kids to meet new and unfamiliar dogs. With the weather getting warmer, you're likely to encounter dogs at the park, on a walk or in neighborhood yards. Springtime is also when a lot of people get new puppies. Because of...