Scientists are developing bandages that not only cover a wound, but can communicate with your doctor and even deliver therapeutic pulses of light or electricity. Coming soon to an injury near you, ...

The other night, I was walking my dog before bed when an errant rusty screw went through the sole of my Birkenstocks and into my toe. I hobbled home — luckily enough, I was just a few steps away — and ...

It used to be so simple. You were a kid. You fell down and skinned your knee. You cried. Mom came to the rescue, washed off your wound – let’s use the technical term, which is “boo-boo” or “owie” – ...

After a century, adhesive bandages may get a makeover. Share on Pinterest Researchers are looking to create adhesive bandages that actively help to heal wounds. Getty Images. In 2020, the Band-Aid — ...

Today's bandages are pretty good at covering up wounds, sealing them off from infectious bacteria and allowing the body to go to work patching up the damage. But could there come a time when bandages ...

Why this bandage should be in your first aid kit Link Copied! DrySee isn’t just a waterproof bandage. If liquid makes its way in, the bandage’s gauze changes colors from white to blue, letting wearers ...

There's something to be said for having a first aid kit at the ready wherever you go. I used to slip a few bandages in my wallet just in case, but this Altoids tin first aid kit has enough bandages ...