Almost everyone has burned their tongue on a hot drink, or pulled their hand out from under the tap after feeling the water ...

Garment steamers promise quick, polished clothes without hauling out an ironing board, but a growing list of recalls is a blunt reminder that a jet of hot water can permanently scar skin in a second.

It's a cold, crisp evening and the air carries a chill that bites. As temperatures drop and houses get colder, we turn to trusted sources of warmth such as wood fires, heaters, hot water bottles and ...

I had no idea a moment of comfort would lead to this. I’m not feeling too good,” I told my fiancé, Matthew, 35. “I’ll get you a hot water bottle,” he offered, kissing my head before heading into the ...

From burns and overheating to 'toasted skin syndrome', here's what to be watch for when you want to ward off the chill ...