If someone who has received an electric shock does not have cardiac arrest right away and does not have severe burns, they are likely to survive. Infection is the most common cause of death in ...

The effects of an electric shock vary depending on its source and severity. For example, shocks from light switches may be mild, while contact with industrial power sources can cause severe effects.

Should you drop a plugged-in tool into a partially filled tub or sink, anything from electric shock, electrocution, burns, ...

We all know what it’s like to touch a door handle or other metal object and receive a mild electric shock. Why do they happen? What causes them? This week's viewer question comes from Zivayi B.

In addition to 'Electric shock', there may be other similar symptoms ... to identify potential medications that might be the cause.

A little-understood nerve disorder causes so much pain it's become known ... "Sufferers describe the pain as being like a vicious electric shock, or being tortured with a cattle prod in the ...

Nearly 8,000 American-made space heaters were recalled in the U.S. after officials found they could cause electric shock and fire hazards. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on Thursday ...