Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an incurable genetic disease in which patients have chronic lung infections. The sooner CF is diagnosed, the better the symptoms can be managed. But current tests can give ...

In the Middle Ages, a grim adage sometimes turned up in European folklore and children’s stories: Woe to that child which when kissed on the forehead tastes salty. He is bewitched and soon must die. A ...

The team’s sensor is capable of measuring and reporting the chloride ion levels of a subject's sweat in real time with high precision and efficiency. UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Sweat does more than just ...

Cystic fibrosis is an inherited disorder that leads to problems throughout the body, especially the lungs. It results in chronic illness and a shortened lifespan. The disease is caused by a mutation ...

July 31 (UPI) --Researchers have developed a method to test the chemical composition of sweat to detect cystic fibrosis in screen-positive infants. Cystic fibrosis, or CF, is an incurable genetic ...

Sweat does more than just cool down an overheating body. Measuring the chemical makeup of an individual’s sweat — specifically the levels of chloride, a chemical component of salt — can serve as an ...

When a car engine makes unusual noises, it is a sign that mechanical issues may need attention. When it comes to one’s body, persistent fatigue can be a sign of anemia, thyroid problems, or chronic ...