What Is a Heart Attack? A heart attack, also known as a myocardial infarction, occurs when blood flow to the heart is blocked, usually due to a clot or a buildup of plaque in the arteries. This ...

“In a heart attack patient, time is muscle. The longer we provide real treatment, the more heart muscle gets damaged. Early intervention is critical to minimise damage, so the first step in heart ...

A family vacation includes having fun by a pool. Photo: Supplied Swimming pools provide endless summer fun, but also pose real dangers. Drowning remains one of the leading causes of accidental death ...

As the festive season approaches, St John Ambulance shares essential first aid tips to ensure a safe and joyous time. Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Sunderland Echo, you can get unlimited ...

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 ...

Sliced finger first aid and quick response tips with a viewer shoutout. Lack of oil aboard Venezuela tanker seized by US ...