Dr. Andrea Merrill, a surgical oncologist in Boston, is raising awareness about the need for better airline emergency medical kits after a tweet of hers went viral recently. She helped out on an ...

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 ...

Commercial airliners are required to have medical kits and AED machines onboard. Critics say the FAA's minimum medical kit requirements are insufficient. Passengers should stay in their seats if ...

A well-prepared travel medicine kit can turn unexpected health hiccups into minor inconveniences. From pain relief to allergy meds, the right items keep you comfortable and safe on the go. Experts say ...

Matt Luptak was flying with his 11-year-old daughter Sophia when her eyes started swelling and her airway began to close. "I knew an EpiPen was what I needed," Luptak said. "The flight attendant tells ...

Every holiday season, millions of Americans hop on a plane to visit friends and family. Most people are anxious about flight delays and cancellations, but as an emergency room physician, there’s one ...

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A couple of hours into her Delta Air Lines flight to Portugal earlier this month, Dr. Andrea Merrill heard the call to help a fellow passenger with a medical emergency. She approached the scene and ...