First aid - what everybody should know
First aid is an important skill. By performing simple procedures and following certain guidelines, it may be possible to save lives by giving basic treatment until professional medical help arrives. Remember, too, that practice makes perfect. In ... [... more]
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Poisonous plants
Knowing which plants are safe to eat could save your life. Mushrooms can be particularly tricky to identify and the symptoms of poisoning can be mistaken for gastroenteritis, meaning victims often fail to seek medical help. It's easy to confuse ... [... more]
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Stomach cancer
As with colorectal (bowel) cancer, the embarrassment of talking about the symptoms of stomach cancer often puts people off seeking medical help. But late diagnosis leads to a low survival rate, so the sooner it gets treated the better. The ... [... more]
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