Scientists show 'swamp gas' protects blood vessels from complications of...
Hydrogen sulfide is a foul-smelling gas with an odor resembling that of rotten eggs. Sometimes called "swamp gas," this toxic substance is generally associated with decaying vegetation, sewers and...
View ArticleFoul-smelling gas shows health benefits in reducing joint swelling
A gas associated with the smell of rotten eggs has proven to effectively reduce joint swelling, in research which could lead to advances in the treatment of arthritis.
View ArticleWhat do rotten eggs and colon cancer have in common? Hydrogen sulfide
University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston researchers have discovered that hydrogen sulfide—the pungent-smelling gas produced by rotten eggs—is a key player in colon cancer metabolism, and a...
View ArticleOptimal aging portal is the 'Rotten Tomatoes' of health advice
Canada's seniors are increasingly turning to the web to self-diagnose illnesses and maladies – without a clear understanding of whether the information they're relying on can be trusted.
View ArticleHydrogen sulfide could help lower blood pressure
A gas that gives rotten eggs their distinctive odour could one day form the basis of new cardiovascular therapies. Research has indicated that a new compound, called AP39, which generates minute...
View ArticlePotential avenue to protect male germ cells against heat stress
A team of researchers from the National University of Singapore's (NUS) Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine has demonstrated for the first time that hydrogen sulphide (H2S), when applied exogenously, could...
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