New Scientist . Injuries among rugby union players have almost doubled since the sport turned professional in 1995, research shows. Ironically it is protective equipment that may largely be to blame. Chilling tale for icepack addicts. People who use a packet of frozen peas to bring down the swelling on a bruise or strain could be risking frostbite, say doctors.
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Women receiving cancer treatment could in future be given a drug to protect them from infertility. Trumpet players 'risk stroke'. Musicians who blow too hard into their trumpets or other wind instruments may be putting themselves at risk of stroke.