Murray withdraws from ATP Tour Finals

2011-11-22T09:00:28Z

LONDON (Reuters) - Andy Murray has withdrawn from the ATP World Tour Finals due to a groin injury, the Briton said on Tuesday.

The world number three required treatment on court during a straight-sets defeat by

Islanders' DiPietro out indefinitely with a concussion

2011-10-14T12:00:27Z

(Reuters) - Injury-prone New York Islanders goalie Rick DiPietro has been sidelined indefinitely with a concussion, the National Hockey League team said on Friday.

Di...

US hospital seeks to free Reagan shooter

2011-10-02T21:30:12Z

A US government mental hospital is seeking to eventually set free John Hinckley Jr., the man who tried to assassinate ex-president Ronald Reagan in 1981, CNN reported on its website.

Hinckley, now 56, was committed to St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Washington in 1982 after he wa...

'Mass casualties' as plane crashes at US air show

2011-09-16T18:30:21Z

Dozens of people were injured and possibly some killed when a vintage aircraft crashed into the ground at an air show in the US state of Nevada, a spokesman and video images showed.

Initial reports suggested 60 people were injured, 30 of them seriously, after the crash at the Reuters) - At least 42 people were injured Sunday when Syrian forces threw nail bombs at a demonstration in the Damascus suburb of Harasta, where the army's ultra loyalist Fourth Division had deployed to subdue pro-democracy protests, two residents said.

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Hernandez hospitalised after training injury

2011-07-27T15:30:33Z

Mexico striker Javier Hernandez was hospitalised after suffering concussion in a training ground incident on Manchester United's US tour, the English champions announced on Wednesday.

Hernandez, who hit 20 goals last season, was hurt when taking pa...

Deaths from head trauma rare in young athletes

2011-06-20T13:00:10Z

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Very few young athletes die from a blow to the head on the playing field, but such deaths that do occur could often have been prevented, a study published Monday suggests.

Looking at U.S. records of sudden deaths in athletes age 21 or younger, researchers found that between 1980 and 2009, an average of nine athletes died each year from blunt trauma.

A common-sense law

2011-05-04T02:30:22Z

Legislature should kill proposal to repeal Nevada's motorcycle helmet law

There is overwhelming evidence that motorcycle helmets save lives, prevent serious injuries and save money.

In one legislative session after another, Sen. Don Gustavson, R-Sparks, has introduced a bill that would repeal the mandatory helmet law only to see the proposal die in committee.But this year — the fifth time he intr...

German circus families in shootout over tent space

2011-04-19T08:00:24Z

BERLIN (Reuters) - A shootout between two German circus families competing over tent space has left six people injured, police said on Tuesday.

The disagreement came to a head on Monday evening as the families fired guns, used knives and attacked each other with batons, police in the Bavarian city of

At least one dead in shooting at Houston high school

2011-03-30T21:00:11Z

HOUSTON (Reuters) - At least one person died and several others were injured in a shooting on Wednesday evening on athletic fields at a local high school, police said.

Houston Police Department spokesman John Cannon described the incident at

Another "Spider-man" actress sidelined by injury

2011-03-22T18:00:09Z

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Yet another performer in the trouble-plagued Broadway musical "Spider-man Turn Off the Dark" has been sidelined by an injury suffered on stage, a spokesman for the show said on Tuesday.

NY Chinatown bus in another deadly crash

2011-03-15T16:30:28Z

Two people died and dozens were injured in the second fatal accident of a bus from New York's Chinatown in a matter of days, police said Tuesday.

The bus running from Manhattan's Chinatown neighborhood to Philadelphia sped off the tarmac and along the grass divider on the

Stretches before running have no impact on injury

2011-02-18T12:00:20Z

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - It makes no difference if you stretch or not before a run, because stretching won't affect your risk of injury, according to a study.

"There is a lot of controversy about this," Dr. Daniel Pereles, from George Washington University, told Reuter...

Blood drug could many save lives in combat, trauma

2011-01-18T16:30:13Z

LONDON (Reuters) - A cheap generic drug used to stem bleeding from heavy menstrual periods could save the lives of tens of thousands of accident victims each year and help reduce the number of deaths in combat, scientists said Wednesday.

In a systematic review of studies on the effectiveness of tranexamic acid, or TXA, British researchers found that it reduces the risk of death in injured pa...

ER transfer-time "rules" may not be useful

2010-12-23T14:30:28Z

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Illinois hospitals often don't meet a state-mandated goal of transferring seriously injured patients to a more appropriate facility within two hours -- but patients don't appear to suffer as a result, a new study concludes. The findings suggest that similar "two-hour rules" for emergency rooms elsewhere may no...

Travel Restrictions on Interstate 40 in Arizona

2010-11-30T12:38:13Z

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Electricity Safety Tips

2010-11-29T14:53:34Z

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Troubleshooting poorly performing plumbing systems.

2010-11-29T14:42:24Z

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Cal OSHA Required Training

2010-11-29T14:37:22Z

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Australian twins in US double-shooting

2010-11-18T14:41:21Z

The parents of Australian identical twins involved in a bizarre double-shooting at a Colorado firing range are to fly to the United States to identify their daughters, reports said on Thursday.

Public broadcaster ABC said the parents of the 29-year-old women, from the southeastern state of Victoria, would help police confirm which twin died and which was seriously injured in th...

Vanderbilt Gas Refinery Explosion

2010-11-30T13:56:57Z

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2010-11-30T13:56:14Z

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2010-11-30T13:55:31Z

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San Francisco Boiler Collapse

2010-11-30T13:55:38Z

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Mexico hotel blast kills Canadian tourists, staff

2010-11-15T03:30:26Z

Army and police personnel rushed to the blast and cordoned off the Grand Riviera Princess hotel in Playa del Carmen, on Mexico's Caribbean coast near the major resort city of Cancun.

The explosion killed "seven people, five Canadians -- four men...

Mexico hotel blast kills tourists, staff

2010-11-14T18:30:43Z

Army and police personnel rushed to the blast and cordoned off the Grand Riviera Princess hotel in Playa del Carmen, on Mexico's Caribbean coast near the major resort city of Cancun.

The explosion killed "seven people, five Canadians -- four men...

USA Football trying to limit illegal hits

2010-11-10T14:30:37Z

USA Football passes rules trying to limit illegal hits

USA Football has amended two rules for illegal hits in an attempt to make the game safer for youngsters.

The wording on a rule was changed to now include that the helmet, shoulder or forearm being used on an opposing player above the shoulder will result in a 15-yard personal foul penalty.

The sport's national governing body on youth and ama...

Tips for adjusting to high altitudes

2010-11-29T15:49:13Z

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Knowing the signs of heat exhaustion

2010-11-29T15:48:41Z

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Items that belong in a camping first aid kit

2010-11-29T15:54:19Z

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Tips for taking the Greyhound bus from California to New York City

2010-11-29T15:59:02Z

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A guide to the Yosemite Decimal System

2010-11-29T15:54:53Z

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Accidents - Farm Accidents and Tragedies

2010-11-29T14:29:10Z

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ER Doctor's Guide to a Safer Summer

2010-11-29T14:47:21Z

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Air Force Base Shooting

2010-11-30T13:24:54Z

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How to Get a Restraining Order in South Dakota

2010-11-30T13:15:43Z

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Wisconsin OSHA Chainsaw Safety Training

2010-11-08T06:37:44Z

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How to apply for security guard jobs

2010-11-29T15:30:14Z

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Safety tips for kids during hot summers

2010-11-29T15:34:29Z

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Injury settlements

2010-11-29T15:35:46Z

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What you need to know about drowning

2010-11-29T15:17:36Z

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How to Remove a Tick

2010-11-30T13:10:42Z

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How important is caution in the summer sun and heat

2010-11-29T15:17:36Z

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How to prevent burns in your home

2010-11-29T15:17:49Z

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Workman's compensation: Tips for making Workman's Comp pay for your injuries

2010-11-29T15:30:59Z

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Worst jobs in America 2010

2010-11-29T15:32:16Z

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Laws on Power Sports in Florida

2010-11-05T07:02:39Z

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Bull Riding

2010-11-30T13:00:20Z

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No serious injuries after dozens of Calif. inmates

2010-11-02T16:01:09Z

Dozens of inmates brawl in game room at California prison; no serious injuries reported

Authorities say about three dozen inmates brawled at a state prison in Riverside County, but no serious injuries were reported and the disturbance was quickly put down.

Lt. CHICAGO (Reuters) - New guidelines from the American Academy of Neurology say no U.S. athlete who has had a concussion should be allowed to resume play until all symptoms have passed, revising earlier guidelines that allowed some athletes back on the ...

First aid supplies for a day at the beach

2010-11-04T14:09:16Z

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A look at the best burn treatment centers in the U.S.

2010-11-04T14:09:29Z

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First aid treatments for a scalp injury

2010-11-04T14:09:10Z

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Why pets die in hot cars

2010-11-04T14:32:29Z

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Cobra bites: Symptoms and treatments

2010-11-04T14:09:16Z

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Tularemia in pets: Symptoms and treatments

2010-11-04T14:32:37Z

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Nursing and Skilled care professions at high risk for back injuries

2010-11-03T09:32:59Z

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Equestrians Wear Your Helmets

2010-11-03T03:24:09Z

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Top 7 Things to Watch Out for in the Desert

2010-11-03T01:29:21Z

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FIRST AID TRAINING

2010-11-03T09:40:47Z

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Radical New CPR Guidelines Simpler and Save More Cardiac Victims

2010-10-19T17:18:34Z

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Texas preps adopt new rules for concussions

2010-10-18T13:31:03Z

Texas adopts new guidelines for concussions, will require athletes to sit out at least a day

The governing body for Texas public school sports has approved new rules for concussions that will require athletes to sit out a least a day after sustaining a head injury beginning next year.

The University Interscholastic Lea...

Earthquake Kits ---Critical For Your Family's Survival

2010-11-02T19:38:58Z

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How Can A Car Accident Lawyer Assist You?

2010-11-02T17:45:01Z

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Motorcycle helmet safety

2010-11-02T22:16:43Z

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DROWNING - What To Do When Somebody Is Drowning?

2010-11-02T22:09:55Z

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Permit To Seek Justified Relief For The Injuries With Professional Guidance

2010-11-02T17:39:31Z

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Defining the High Risk to Injury Employee (HRIE)

2010-11-02T22:17:00Z

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Runnig Bare Foot is Better

2010-11-02T21:43:31Z

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Here’s Why You May Need An Experienced Advisor

2010-11-02T17:39:31Z

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Homeopathy First-Aid Remedies

2010-11-02T21:27:45Z

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Back Injury Prevention

2010-11-02T22:16:52Z

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Helmets for Sporthorse Riders

2010-11-02T23:51:42Z

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Truths and Fables in the Bible

2010-11-02T23:58:01Z

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Prevent Injury with Back Support Belts

2010-11-02T18:49:42Z

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How to Pack Your California Earthquake Survival Kit

2010-11-02T18:34:23Z

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Darwin Awards

2010-11-02T19:05:22Z

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Motorcycle Accidents and How Austin Law Firm Heselmeyer Zinda Can Help

2010-11-02T18:46:09Z

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Slip and Fall Injury Lawyers - Slip and Fall Injury Attorney

2010-11-02T18:45:03Z

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Chemical Burn Injury Treatment

2010-11-02T22:10:17Z

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Burlingame Accident Injury Attorney

2010-11-02T17:41:21Z

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Fitting Youth NFL Football Helmets

2010-11-03T00:50:37Z

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How to Prevent and Treat Frostbite in Dogs

2010-11-02T23:47:45Z

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Consult Experts For Serious Brain Injury

2010-11-02T17:39:47Z

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A Time Saving Treatment By Walk in Clinics

2010-11-02T21:53:07Z

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2010-11-02T22:46:52Z

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LA Fire Emergency System

2010-11-02T22:16:12Z

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Hands-only CPR Improves Sudden Cardiac Arrest Survival

2010-10-09T06:49:57Z

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Understanding the legality of slip and fall injury

2010-10-06T06:24:00Z

Who pays the medical costs if you suffer injuries because of a wet shopping aisle? A slip and fall injury may have minor consequences like a sprain or scratch or major ones like a broken rib. Whereas you can easily take care of the minor ones, the question is who pays for the major injuries if someone else's negligence is the cause.

Slip and fall accidents feature as one of the top reasons for injuries. If you think that it was someone else's fault, the first thing to do is consul...

Hands-only bystander CPR saving lives in Arizona

2010-10-05T14:30:21Z

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A massive Arizona campaign to get bystanders to do hands-only CPR if they see someone collapse appears to have paid off, state officials said on Tuesday.

Doctors have traditionally recommended mouth-to-mouth rescue breathing in addition to chest compressions during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), but ...

Public health measures headed to House with bipartisan nods

2010-10-03T23:03:00Z

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Grenade attack in Mexico injures 12 people

2010-10-03T07:00:08Z

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Twelve people were injured late Saturday by the explosion of a grenade in a packed public plaza in a town in the northern Mexican state of Monterrey, daily Reforma reported on its website.

(Reporting by Michael O'Boyle; Editing by Bill Trott)

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Are Cycle Helmets Compulsory?

2010-10-03T01:03:33Z

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North Carolina Criminal Felony Serious Injury Murder Driving Double Jeopardy Lawyers Attorneys

2010-10-08T13:38:17Z

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA v. JAMES MICHAEL DAVIS
SUPREME COURT OF NORTH CAROLINA

Ray family, Warren, his wife Vicky, and their daughter Melissa, approached the intersection of Highway 321 and Robinson Clemmer Road slightly north of the border. The Ray family traveled in Melissa's 1999 Chevrolet S-10 extended cab pickup truck. Defendant drove his 1987 Ford F-350 truck northbound on Highway 321 in South Carolina toward the North Carolina border. About three-quarters of a mile south of...

Concussions: Youth football begins prevention work

2010-09-30T01:30:06Z

Head injuries: More safety training offered for youth football coaches, parents, players

Youth football leagues are responding to warnings about the dangers of hard hits by offering new videos, coaching exams and other lessons about preventing and recognizing concussions — even though organizers believe their level of the sport is as safe as football gets.

There are an estimated 3 million kids ages 6 to 14 playing tackle football in the

House passes bill on student athlete concussions

2010-09-29T22:00:04Z

House passes bill to protect student athletes from dangers of concussions

The House has voted to set federal guidelines on managing concussions among student athletes and protecting young people suffering head injuries from long-term health problems.

The bill would require the government to convene a conference of medical, athletic and education experts to come up with guidelines that address the prevention, identification, treatment and management of concus...

Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 29, 2010

2010-09-29T13:09:24Z

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What Is a Hot Rail?

2010-11-05T10:39:09Z

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List of 19 recipients of Carnegie Hero medals

2010-09-22T21:15:12Z

19 recipients of Carnegie Hero medals and money that are awarded for civilian heroism

Recipients of Carnegie Heroes Fund medals being awarded Thursday. Ages listed are how old each person was at the time of the event described:

_Jeffrey R. Heimbach, 29, of Denville, N.J., pulled an 18-year-old man from a burning vehicle that crashed in Roxbury Township,

South Korea Koreas Clash

2011-01-05T01:31:08Z

South Korean Foreign Minister Kim Sung-hwan, right, shakes hands with U.S. special envoy on North Korea, Stephen Bosworth before their meeting at the Foreign Ministry in Seoul Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2011. (AP Photo/Jung Yeon-je, Pool)

Hawks Kings Basketball

2011-01-04T22:01:19Z

Sacramento Kings forward Carl Landry, center, goes to the basket against Atlanta Hawks forward Al Horford, right, as Hawks center Zaza Pachulia, left, of Columbus Blue Jackets' R.J. Umberger (18) scores a goal against Phoenix Coyotes' Ilya Bryzgalov, of Russia, during the second period of an Ohio State forward Jared Sullinger, left, shoots over Iowa forward Andrew Brommer during the first half of an NCAA college basketb...

Archdiocese Bankruptcy

2011-01-04T16:30:52Z

Milwaukee Archbishop Jerome Listecki answers questions at a news conference Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2011, in St. Francis, Wis. Listecki said the Catholic Archdiocese of Milwaukee is directing its attorneys to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, saying that pending sexual-abuse lawsuits have left it w...

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