A burn caused by something wet — like steam or hot water — is called a scald. According to the Burn Foundation , more than 500,000 scald burns happen in the United States each year.

Scald and burn prevention in your home may not be something you think about often, but awareness of the danger of burns and a few simple tips for prevention can help keep your child safe, according to ...

There were nearly 60,000 injuries from tap water scald burns needing hospital care in the U.S. from 2016 through 2018, researchers said, according to an analysis of national healthcare databases.

Boiling water burns, or scalds, can be mild to severe. In this article, learn how to identify the severity and perform first aid for the burn.

The burns that result are slightly less severe than some other types of scalds, yet they are still dangerous, leading to hospitalizations. Sometimes, surgery, including skin grafting, is required ...

Today's burn injury accidents can stem from a wide range of sources, but their core cause is the same: negligence. A defective HVAC system or space heater can cause a spark that catches flammable ...

A new study found that instant noodle burns made up almost a third of all pediatric scald admissions at the U of Chicago Medicine between 2010 and 2020.

Burns and Scalds For 100 years, RoSPA has been quietly working behind the scenes to change both legislation and attitudes surrounding accidents. Accidents are the biggest threat to you and your ...