Insidermedicine in 60 - October 26 2007

Description: From Chicago - Smokers may be able to quickly see the effects that smoking has on their bodies. Using a pulse CO-oximeter, researchers were able to show high levels of carboxyhemoglobin and methhemoglobin in smokers, both of which are seen in those with CO poisoning and which cannot carry oxygen. The levels of these molecules were significantly lower in non-smokers. From Washington - Nearly a third of Americans are suffering from "extreme" stress, according to a survey of nearly 2000 ...