Road Rash (Skin Abrasion): What It Is and Why It Happens Road rash refers to a type of skin abrasion that occurs when the skin makes forceful contact with a rough surface, often during sports, cycling, outdoor recreation, or workplace activities. The top layers of skin may be scraped, appearing raw or tender. First Aid […]
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Blisters, Wounds, and Scarring: How Skin Heals Over time, the skin is exposed to friction, pressure, movement, and contact with the environment. This can lead to scrapes, cuts, and blisters. When wounds extend beyond the very surface layers of skin, some degree of scarring may occur as part of the natural healing process. First Aid
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Morning Dry Cough in Children: Common Causes and Awareness A dry cough after waking is relatively common in children. Overnight, mucus can settle in the throat, and coughing in the morning helps move it. Many children cough for several weeks after a cold, while allergies can contribute to longer-lasting symptoms. First Aid & Community Relevance
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Seafood Allergy: Awareness, Symptoms, and Everyday Considerations A seafood allergy refers to reactions to foods from saltwater or freshwater sources such as shrimp, crab, oysters, salmon, or trout. Reactions vary among individuals and may involve the skin, breathing, or digestive system. First Aid & Workplace Relevance (Canada) Seafood is common during workplace lunches, catered meetings,
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Food Intolerance: Common Types, Symptoms, and Awareness Some people experience discomfort after eating certain foods. When the reaction does not involve the immune system, it may be called a food intolerance. Unlike allergies, intolerances are generally not considered life-threatening, but they can affect comfort, digestion, and daily routine. First Aid & Workplace Relevance (Canada) Food
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Herniated Disks: Symptoms, Awareness, and Spine Basics The spinal column protects nerves that travel between the brain and the rest of the body. Between each vertebra are rubber-like disks that cushion movement and absorb forces. When part of a disk shifts or bulges beyond its normal space, it may irritate nearby nerves — a condition
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Ankle Fractures in Children: Awareness and Differences from Sprains Children are active, growing, and constantly testing their limits through play and sport. Because their bones are still developing, ankle injuries in children can sometimes be fractures rather than simple sprains. First Aid & Child/Workplace Relevance (Canada) Awareness of childhood ankle injuries matters for caregivers, teachers,
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Broken Wrist: Possible Complications and Awareness The wrist is a complex joint that helps us perform both fine motor tasks and larger movements. Because of this complexity, wrist fractures can lead to lingering discomfort or mobility challenges while healing. First Aid & Workplace Relevance (Canada) Wrist injuries are common in workplaces involving manual handling, ladder
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Peptic Ulcers: Symptoms, Irritation Triggers, and Awareness A peptic ulcer is an open sore that forms in the lining of the stomach or the upper portion of the small intestine. Ulcers may be referred to as gastric or duodenal ulcers depending on their location. One known contributor to ulcer development is the bacterium Helicobacter pylori
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Fresh Blood in Stool: Awareness and Possible Causes Seeing fresh blood in stool can be concerning. Small amounts of fresh (bright red or maroon) blood often come from the lower part of the digestive tract, such as the rectum or lower colon. In some cases, blood may appear on toilet paper rather than directly in
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