Electricity, chemicals, steam, very hot water, and fire can all cause serious burns. The care you receive for burns will depend on the type and severity of your injury. Many burns can be treated in an outpatient setting. If a burn needs inpatient treatment, it should be performed in a burn center. Very severe burns need treatment in a burn center.

A blunt injury to your abdomen can be very serious. It's important to get medical care right away, even if you feel OK. Here's what you need to know.

In most cases, a black eye is a minor injury and can be treated at home. But there are times when you should get medical care right away.

Learn all about tick bites, including removing a tick, common symptoms of tick-borne diseases, and when to get medical help after a bite.

Snakebites are often harmless, but a few can be deadly. Even nonpoisonous bites may sometimes cause an infection or allergic reaction. That's why getting treatment right away is vital. Read on to learn more.

Human bites can be more serious than animal bites because they often become infected.

You're most likely to come in contact with biting or stinging marine life when you're swimming or wading. Learn how to get care if that occurs.

Marijuana can cause many health problems. And it may affect how well you learn, think, and remember. If you or a loved one has a problem with marijuana, tell someone you trust. That's the first step in getting help.

Because inhalants are often common household items, they are hard to control. Learn what to do if your child is abusing inhalants.

Children and young teens are most likely to use inhalants. That's because inhalants are legal and easy to get. In fact, you may have many of them in your home right now. Yet these common items can seriously affect your child's health. In some cases, they may be fatal. Learn the warning signs of inhalant abuse. You may help save your child's life.