Tourniquets are bands that you tie tightly around a bleeding wound on an arm or leg to apply pressure and slow down blood loss. Here are the steps for correctly applying one. You may need a tourniquet ...

You can be super cautious and still manage to graze your fingertip instead of that bell pepper on your cutting board—then you’re faced with how to stop a cut from bleeding all over your meal prep. It ...

A sudden nosebleed can be alarming, but simple first-aid steps can help stop the bleeding quickly and safely. Learn five effective tips to manage a nosebleed at home and know when to seek medical help ...

When blood appears from your mouth — whether vomited or coughed up — the situation demands immediate assessment and appropriate action. The distinction between these symptoms, their potential severity ...