Every home needs a dedicated first aid kit, even if it’s only used to organize the supplies scattered in medicine cabinets, drawers and cupboards, making it much easier to grab them in a stressful ...

When my child injured herself, she didn't want to wear a Band-Aid — but I convinced her. Soon, she was using them on stuffed animals or herself for fun, even when she wasn't hurt. I gave her her own ...

7 Things Every Home First Aid Kit Should Have (But Often Doesn’t) A first aid kit is something we all hide in a cupboard or drawer, and we don’t think about until we need it. But when the emergency ...

It’s smart to be as ready as you can be for whatever life throws at you, especially when it comes to your family’s health.

From half-used gauze rolls to expired antibiotic ointments, most American first aid kits have one thing in common: They’re woefully out of date. These kits are meant to be our go-to solution for minor ...

If you become injured or sick while hiking, your first aid kit’s only job is to get you out of the backcountry safely. You need to be comfortable enough to finish your trip, or capable of getting to a ...

Jessica is a former writer and editor at Forbes Health with over a decade of experience in both lifestyle and clinical health topics. Before Forbes Health, Jessica was an editor for Healthline Media, ...