Megan Burke likes to say "every stitch is proof of connection." (Andrea Shea/WBUR) Imagine a stressful situation. Now what if you could slip a hand inside your pocket — or touch the cuff of a sleeve — ...

When you’ve had a wound that required stitches, the recovery period can feel frustratingly slow. Whether from surgery, an accident, or another injury, properly cared for stitches not only heal faster ...

You accidentally cut yourself. Do you need stitches or will a bandage work just fine? Emergency room physician Dr. Troy Madsen goes through some of the scenarios that would require you to visit the ER ...