Minutes can make a difference when a life is on the line. The American Red Cross has begun offering free training and certification so high school students can act fast in medical emergencies.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. It’s one thing to know that emergencies happen, to be trained and prepared in case there is a life-threatening medical issue. It’s ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Imagine enduring and surviving the devastation of an earthquake, wildfire, hurricane or other natural disaster. Although your ...

This automated external defibrillator in the lobby of Mrak Hall is one of nearly 40 that have been deployed in UC Davis buildings. No doubt you have seen them hanging on walls in buildings around the ...

Knowing how to properly administer basic first aid to an individual in a medical emergency can make the difference between life and death, which is why the Marin County Health and Human Services ...

Venturing into mountains, forests, or high-altitude pilgrim routes brings unmatched rewards, but also real risks. Being at a remote site with limited access to hospitals and rapid medical care, even a ...

It’s one thing to know that emergencies happen, to be trained and prepared in case there is a life-threatening medical issue. It’s another thing entirely to experience the situation in real life, to ...

“Starting chest compressions as soon as somebody’s heart has stopped is the best way to help them survive,” according to Erica Littlewood of South Whatcom Fire Authority. iStockphoto Getty Images It’s ...