The chemicals found in a person’s breath might reveal the identity of the microbes in their guts, according to a study published today in Cell Metabolism 1. Using mice and a group of 41 children, ...
Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports. She is also the author of “Practical Solutions for Back Pain ...
Most of us can hold our breath for between 30 and 90 seconds. A few minutes without oxygen can be fatal, so we have an involuntary reflex to breathe. But freediver Vitomir Maričić recently held his ...
“A majority of halitosis is caused by bacteria in the mouth, but it could also be an indicator to other health issues that may need to be addressed,” said Nicolaas Geurs, DDS, dean of the UAB School ...
If a patient calls their primary care provider and complains about shortness of breath, an in-office examination is generally warranted. Your patient may explain how they’re out of breath from ...
Every breath you take, they really may be watching you. By Veronique Greenwood Your thumbprint, the pattern of lines in the iris of your eye: These are known to be more or less unique to each person, ...
One of the most horrifying diving accidents in recent memory is now the basis for a new movie. On Sept. 19, 2012, three divers descended 300 feet below the surface of the North Sea to replace a pipe ...
James is a published author with multiple pop-history and science books to his name. He specializes in history, space, strange science, and anything out of the ordinary.View full profile James is a ...
Researchers out of Caltech have created masks that are able to analyze biomarkers in your breath to monitor health conditions like asthma and COPD. Your breath can give away a lot about you. Each ...
Researchers have developed a prototype for a smart mask that can be used to monitor a range of medical conditions, including respiratory ailments, such as asthma, COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary ...
Most of us don’t give much thought to breathing. It is an automatic physical response that keeps functioning on its own. It is only in moments of crises such as asthma, allergy symptoms, and lung ...