Frostbite can damage exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes and cause lifelong, permanent damage to your body. Here's how to ...

Frostbite is caused by the freezing of exposed skin and underlying tissues, according to Mayo Clinic. It can happen on skin covered by gloves or other clothing. The common places frostbite can occur ...

DENVER — A powerful arctic cold front arrived in Colorado on Friday and will keep the state very cold until Wednesday. The temperature could be below freezing for at least 114 consecutive hours ...

Dangerous, bitter cold conditions producing wind chills as low as 40 degrees below zero at times across parts of the Chicago area could cause frostbite in as little as 10 to 30 minutes on exposed skin ...

As Chicago-area residents face several days of frigid temperatures, experts are offering tips on how to recognize and treat cold-related health conditions. Two of the most common maladies associated ...

When the temperatures are low and you’re outdoors, it doesn’t take long for your fingers to start feeling cold and stiff. Depending on the weather and how long they’re exposed, they may start to feel ...

It’s COLD. We’re talking dangerous cold. Cold that might rob you of the tips of your nose, ears, chin, fingers or toes if you’re not careful. Called frostbite, it happens when the skin and the tissue ...

Dear Dr. Donohue: As a teen, I went camping with my dad and my uncle in the winter. I had a great time, but I got frostbitten and lost the tip of my little finger. That hasn't stopped me from winter ...

In mid-January a 70-year-old man was brought by ambulance to the emergency department. He had been found lying on a sidewalk in a confused state. An acquaintance said the patient drank alcohol heavily ...

DENVER — Bitterly cold temperatures move into Colorado this weekend with temperatures plummeting below zero in Denver and across much of Colorado through Tuesday. The wind and low temps will lead to ...