Want to look mean and tough? Just dress in black, smoke a big, fat cigar, carry a violin case, and—above all—have a big scar running down one cheek of your face. Of course, looking mean and tough may ...

The United States is a world leader in gun violence, far surpassing other high income nations like Chile, Canada, and Portugal, according to the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation. Guns are ...

From rinsing a wound to bandaging, there are a few key steps to cleaning a wound and helping to prevent infection. Cleaning a wound is the first important step in preventing infection and promoting ...

This article was taken from the August 2011 issue of Wired magazine. Be the first to read Wired's articles in print before they're posted online, and get your hands on loads of additional content by ...

In the wake of the horrific Aurora, Colo., tragedy, 58 people survived the shooting incident. The details of the survivors' injuries remain unknown, and some remain in critical condition. Reports tell ...

Christine is a middle school teacher, a career she has had for 10 years. The students can’t stand her. She is authoritarian, bordering on rude. She demands more than respect. Source: KuanShu Designs, ...

The amount of time it takes for dissolvable stitches to disintegrate on their own can depend on many factors, including the type of surgery, the material of the stitches, and the size. Dissolvable ...

We are wounded when our social relationships are not empathic, with the greatest effects occurring in childhood when our neurobiology and sociality are founded, our sense of self established. To ...

Runners tend to be a resilient bunch, equipped with the ability to push through the pain barrier to get fitter and stronger. But a dreaded stitch? That can stop us in our tracks. Read on to find out ...