A & E
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Allergy risk lower than murder risk
People with food allergies are more likely to be murdered than to die from a severe reaction, researchers said yesterday. Read more
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Booming economy leads to ‘higher’ death rates
A booming economy leads to more deaths among middle-aged and older people than a recession-hit economy, according to a major study published today. Read more
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Child deaths down but injuries still a problem
Most child deaths in Britain are linked to chronic conditions – although some of these are the result of preventable accidents, according to a new study. Read more
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Portable test for osteoporosis
A handheld device that can diagnose the early signs of the bone condition osteoporosis could be available for use within five years, researchers hope. Read more
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Mental health challenge for disaster relief
Disaster relief agencies should seek to strengthen local mental health services, according to a report published today. Read more
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Plan to protect footballers
Football clubs should step up measures to prepare for medical emergencies following a series of incidents involving players, experts say today. Read more
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Call for cardiac arrest action
Too many people in the UK are dying from cardiac arrest because not enough is done to encourage first aid, two heart specialists say today. Read more
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Bystanders could save lives – heart experts
Thousands of lives can be saved every year if more members of the public learn heart resuscitation techniques, experts said today. Read more
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Anti-bleeding drug widely ignored
A simple treatment could save the lives of countless bleeding trauma patients and is "shockingly" neglected, experts say today. Read more
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Women face epidemic of violence
Violence against women is a health problem of epidemic proportions, the World Health Organisation said yesterday. Read more