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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 created Nov 06, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

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 created Nov 29, 2012 | popularity 4 / 5 (3) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

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 created Aug 18, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

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 created Nov 08, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

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 created Jun 06, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

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 created Dec 05, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0