Frostbite and hypothermia are dangerous and potentially life-threatening conditions associated with winter weather. Frostbite can occur when parts of the body, particularly fingers, toes, earlobes and the nose, are exposed to the extreme cold. Symptoms include: * A loss of sensitivity to touch* Numbness or tingling* Change in skin color or appearance Hypothermia occurs when your body loses heat faster than it can produce heat. This results in a dangerously low body temperature. It is...

Carbon monoxide is one of the most common causes of accidental poisoning in the United States. Winter brings an increased risk of poisoning from carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless gas that is the by-product of combustion. It is produced by many common household appliances such as gas or oil furnaces, clothes dryers, ranges, space heaters and wood stoves. Properly install and maintain carbon monoxide detectors in your home. Make sure all stoves, furnaces, fireplaces, wood stoves and space...