A chip based optical sensor with an integrated laser has been used to successfully detect very low levels of a cancer protein biomarker in a urine sample for the first time; this technology may lead to additional non-invasive and inexpensive approaches to detect molecules indicating disease.
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According to a study published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology brushing your teeth frequently is linked to a lower risk of atrial fibrillation and heart failure.
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Article courtesy of : Dr. Brent Wells, D.C.
While it is very important to be sure the whole body is healthy and maintains that good health, it’s also important to understand key factors regarding why the health of the spine in particular; is important. Not only is a healthy spine important for the back area, obviously, but it’s also beneficial in terms of the body as a whole.
Because the spine and back must be kept healthy, it’s understanding how it affects the rest of the body that helps one to strive to reach that level of health. Some patients don’t always understand the way a healthy spine assists in maintaining a healthy immune system within. However, as an Anchorage chiropractor, I am constantly showing my patients the importance of this health aspect.
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Article courtesy of: Dr. Joel Kahn, MD, one of the world's top cardiologists, best selling author, lecturer, and expert in plant-based nutrition & holistic care.
What is a coronary artery calcium scan (CACS)?
It is a simple CT of the heart performed without injection of any contrast dyes that permits the easy identification of calcification (plaque) in the three major heart arteries. By good fortune, the density of arteries is different than the fat they sit in and the muscle and blood that are nearby in the heart. Calcium comprises about 20 percent of plaque in arteries but is such a different density than the rest of the heart that even small amounts show up like a beacon of aging and damage in by just holding your breath for 10 seconds.
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