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Preventing Contact Burns

February 05, 2020

Contact burns are caused by touching a hot object. They commonly occur while cooking or using beauty tools such as a curling iron. All contact burns are preventable. Giavonni Lewis, MD, director of University of Utah Health Burn Center, says several common-sense practices can help prevent serious burns.

Don't Do It: The Deodorant Challenge

June 08, 2017

The challenge involves closely spraying aerosol deodorant on bare skin for as long as the person can stand it. It hurts in the moment, and can have lasting impacts as well.

Pitfalls of Holiday Parties

December 19, 2016

Some of the most common injuries, accidents, and medical problems that can arise during the holiday season.

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