Exciting advances in Nano-technology may help physicians diagnose serious illness with a whiff of your breath.

Diabetes, lung cancer and even ulcers an be detected and treated before they become symptomatic.

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Not always sure when it’s an emergency?

Here are 5 easy to remember symptoms that always necessitate emergency care.

Head to the ER stat (or dial 911) if you have any of these:

A – Airway
Choking (also do the Heimlich maneuver or CPR if needed)

B – Breathing
Rapid or slowed intake of air, wheezing, skin has a blue tinge

C – Circulation
Loss of consciousness, bleeding, agitation, lifelessness

D – Disability or dehydration
Injury or inability to walk or talk, inability to keep down food or liquids

E – Exposure to an environmental hazard
Various (causes can include heat exhaustion, hypothermia or poisoning)

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New technology enables a disposable wristband to read the amount of ultraviolet ( UV ) radiation to which you are being exposed.

In addition to sunscreen, the “UV Dosimeter” let’s you know when you’ve spent too much time in the sun; even with SPF protection.

At .15 cents per bracelet it is an affordable way to protect from yourself skin damage and skin cancer.

The wristbands contain an acid-release agent and a dye that work in concert to pick up UV light and then change color depending on the levels of radiation detected. Different bands will be tailored for people of varying skin types, who have different levels of UV tolerance. The band made for fair-skinned and fair-haired types will change color faster than bands made for darker-complected people.

In the U.S., skin cancer is the most common form of cancer, with more than 3.5 million cases diagnosed each year. Sunburn or overexposure to the sun is a major risk factor for developing skin cancer, and Intellego is betting that the worldwide market for the new wristband will be substantial.

Feeling less pain at the dentist makes everyone happy.

Including the dentist.

A new device allows dentists to give injections relatively painlessly, easing anxiety for patients.

When you were a kid staying fit was effortless fun.

The Urban Rebounding workout brings back the playfulness of exercise with the added benefit of protection for your older joints!