New research identifies risks, interventions for children's GI health
An increasing number of U.S. children are experiencing gastrointestinal issues that require interventions to resolve, according to research presented at Digestive Disease Week (DDW).
Health
May 18, 2013 |
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Simple breath test might diagnose heart failure
(HealthDay)—An experimental breath test, designed to quickly identify patients suffering from heart failure simply by analyzing the contents of a single exhaled breath, has demonstrated promise in early ...
Cardiology
Mar 25, 2013 |
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Breath test could possibly diagnose colorectal cancer
A new study published in BJS has demonstrated for the first time that a simple breath analysis could be used for colorectal cancer screening. The study is part of the "Improving Outcomes in Gastrointestinal Cancer" supple ...
Cancer
Dec 05, 2012 |
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Short-term exposure to essential oils lowers blood pressure and heart rate
The scents which permeate our health spas from aromatic essential oils may provide more benefits than just a sense of rest and well-being.
Cardiology
Nov 29, 2012 |
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Sick building syndrome: Uncomfortable indoor environments linked to migraines
(Medical Xpress)—Office workers may suffer more intense migraines and more frequent headaches due to an uncomfortable indoor environment, more commonly known as sick building syndrome, says a new report from Ball State ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Nov 06, 2012 |
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Electronic nose could be used to detect sleep apnoea
An electronic nose, used to detect the presence of molecules in the breath of a patient, could be used to diagnose obstructive sleep apnoea.
Sleep apnea
Oct 25, 2012 |
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Electronic nose could be used to detect sleep apnoea
An electronic nose, used to detect the presence of molecules in the breath of a patient, could be used to diagnose obstructive sleep apnoea.
Sleep apnea
Oct 25, 2012 |
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Study shows breath analysis could help diagnose pulmonary nodules
A pilot study, published in the October 2012 issue of the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer's (IASLC) Journal of Thoracic Oncology, showed that breath testing could be used to discriminate between benign ...
Cancer
Sep 16, 2012 |
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Cancer breathalyzer: Researchers developing breath test for possible diagnosis of lung and breast cancers
(Medical Xpress) -- A breath test designed to detect established lung cancer in humans showed promising results in a study conducted by researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology and the Winship Cancer ...
Cancer
Jun 06, 2012 |
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Drinking water from plastic pipes - is it harmful?
Pipe-in-pipe systems are now commonly used to distribute water in many homes. The inner pipe for drinking water is made of a plastic called cross-linked polyethylene (PEX). Are these pipes harmful to health and do they affect ...
Health
Nov 08, 2011 |
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Sniffer dogs can be used to detect lung cancer
Sniffer dogs could be used for the early detection of lung cancer, according to new research published in the European Respiratory Journal.
Cancer
Aug 18, 2011 |
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