Radar, bed sensors help health providers detect problems early
Developing and evaluating motion-capture technology to help older adults "age in place" has been the focus of researchers at the University of Missouri for more than a decade. Previous research has...
View Article'Electronic nose' detects disease in expiratory air
According to the World Health Organization, one of the main causes of mortality is cardiovascular disease. Early detection of symptoms is critical for medical intervention. However, traditional methods...
View ArticleIt's about time for a new Clean Air Act
It's been 60 years since the Clean Air Act was introduced and it is well over-due an upgrade.
View ArticleZoo: Country's oldest gorilla probably died of heart attack
An Ohio zoo says necropsy results for the world's first gorilla born in a zoo indicate she probably died of a heart attack.
View ArticleNanoparticles can travel from lungs to blood, possibly explaining risks to heart
Tiny particles in air pollution have been associated with cardiovascular disease, which can lead to premature death. But how particles inhaled into the lungs can affect blood vessels and the heart has...
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