Like a city’s storm sewer system, the human lymphatic system is responsible for collecting excess fluids that build up in our tissues. When the system fails to work properly, a painful condition called Lymphedema results, but new approaches are reducing the risk.
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Protecting The Sewer System Of The Body To Limit Lymphedema
March 23rd, 2011 
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February 10th, 2011 admin Although much effort is being directed toward the early detection of cancers in the quest to save lives, research is showing that dogs are miles ahead of sensors in detecting many forms of the disease. Using their skills offers an important chance to save lives.
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October 22nd, 2009 admin As one of the most popular drinks that we consume, its hardly surprising that significant research effort has been “poured” into understanding the effects of coffee on our health. While generally considered healthy, research is finding both good and bad in our sacred bean.
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March 19th, 2009 admin News of the Danish government’s decision to compensate female shift workers who developed breast cancer suggests that the 2007 statement by the World Health Organization that shift work may be carcinogenic could result in higher compensation to shift workers.
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March 12th, 2009 admin Doctors have long used their sense of smell to detect the symptoms of certain diseases in the breath of their patients. While not new, machine analysis of our breath for disease detection continues to expand in its scope to detect a growing number of conditions.
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