Health
Drowning can occur hours after swimming
(HealthDay)—While it happens rarely, a person can drown on dry land hours after having been in the water.
Aug 1, 2017
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Sleep disorders
Sleep disorders may increase cognitive problems particularly in those at risk for Alzheimer's
People who carry a genetic susceptibility to Alzheimer's disease appear to be at greater risk of diminished cognition from sleep-disordered breathing than those without the susceptibility, according to new research published ...
Jul 21, 2017
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Oncology & Cancer
A simple breath test could be the next step in diagnosing breast cancer
The USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center is recruiting people for a clinical trial that will research the effectiveness of a breath test for breast cancer diagnostics. The BreathLink device captures a two-minute sample ...
Jul 13, 2017
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Experts urge action to cut child deaths from deadly lung virus
Vaccines to combat a virus that can lead to fatal lung infections are urgently needed to help prevent child deaths worldwide, research suggests.
Jul 7, 2017
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Inflammatory disorders
New breathing test could help prevent asthma attacks in children
Researchers at the University of Aberdeen will study whether using an asthma breathing test can help prevent asthma attacks in children.
Jun 28, 2017
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Surgery
Indian girl with rare condition dies suddenly
An Indian girl who made international headlines when a rare condition caused her head to swell to more than twice the normal size has died, days before she was to undergo corrective surgery.
Jun 20, 2017
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Health
Work out your breathing muscles to improve fitness
Training your breathing muscles can significantly improve physical performance when exercising in oxygen-poor environments, according to a new study.
Jun 8, 2017
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Health
Group: 504 Californians got life-ending prescriptions
At least 504 terminally ill Californians have requested a prescription for life-ending drugs since a state law allowing physician-assisted deaths went into effect in June 2016, marking the first publicly released data on ...
Jun 1, 2017
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
New hope for patients with severe lung disease
Patients suffering from severe lung disease could see their lives transformed thanks to a 'game-changing' clinical trial carried out by UK experts and led by the team from the Lane Fox Respiratory Service based at Guy's and ...
May 21, 2017
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Health
Baby deaths soar 30% in Venezuela: ministry
Deaths of babies soared by 30 percent last year in Venezuela, hit by shortages of food and medicine in an economic and political crisis, the health ministry said on Wednesday.
May 10, 2017
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