Well now, next time you have one-too-many wings while tailgating, a fabric developed by researchers at the University of Arkansas might be able to alert medical professionals to your condition before you go code red.

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"Barnardo's have published 'red lines' as a condition of their involvement in the family returns process, " it said in its first annual report.

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This is a red flag for any investor and a condition that cannot continue indefinitely.

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There are also mechanisms in place whereby the two groups could have cut through the red tape, given the life-limiting nature of Poppy's condition, though these regulations are more commonly invoked when someone is in the final months of an illness such as cancer.

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If you have these red flag signs or symptoms, you'll need additional testing to further assess your condition.

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