(NEXSTAR) – Being outside in the cold may not only be uncomfortable, but it can also be dangerous. Prolonged exposure to cold temperatures can, in some cases, lead to frostbite. Frostbite, according ...

(NEXSTAR) – Have you ever looked outside on a winter’s day and thought for sure it couldn’t be that cold, but then you step outside and find yourself feeling pretty cold? A contributing factor may be ...

(NEXSTAR/WHTM) – Some of the coldest weather of the season in the Midstate just occurred the last few days, and with cold sometimes comes strong winds. These two things combined can lead to many ...

A bitter cold spell is sweeping across much of the U.S., leaving many with serious concerns for their health and safety. Frostbite, in particular, is plaguing those who have to brave the outdoors in ...

Frostbite is not only dependent on the outside temperature. It’s also affected by the wind chill factor. As the speed of the wind increases, our bodies cool at a faster rate, causing the skin ...

Dangerous freezing weather has settled over Kentucky this week, with wind chills dipping as low as 10 degrees below zero Tuesday into Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service. When it gets ...

While a cold spell sweeps through the Chicago area this weekend, it could be pivotal to know the difference between frostbite and hypothermia. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention explained ...

Skiers, hikers, soldiers and others exposed to extreme cold temperatures can experience frostbite -- a painful injury that occurs when ice crystals form in the skin. Many extremely cold areas are also ...

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