How cold is too cold? Army researchers want to find out. For soldiers in arctic conditions, cold injuries are a constant threat. According to the Army’s Prevention and Management of Cold Weather ...

Police officer still at risk after training injury The Winnipeg Police Association says one of its officers is in danger of losing fingers from frostbite sustained during a training exercise.

About 20 Canadian Armed Forces members suffered frostbite, and some required hospitalization, following a military training session near Petawawa, Ont., held earlier this month in extremely cold ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Dangerous freezing weather has settled over Kentucky this week, with wind chills dipping as low as 10 degrees below zero Tuesday ...

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 ...

The Winnipeg Police Association says an officer who suffered frostbite last week may lose some fingers. Association president Moe Sabourin says the officer received severe frostbite to his hands while ...

Frostbite refers to the freezing of body tissue (usually skin) that results when the blood vessels contract, reducing blood flow and oxygen to the affected body parts. Normal sensation is lost, and ...