Health News

'Pocket doctor' phone app could measure Parkinson's progression

Date: Sep-09-2014
A new smartphone app presented yesterday at a science festival in the UK could allow smartphones to act as a 'pocket doctor,' spotting early signs of Parkinson's disease.

Autism treatment in infancy 'may prevent further symptoms'

Date: Sep-09-2014
A researcher who has developed an autism therapy for infants claims that, by beginning treatment as soon as symptoms appear, full onset of symptoms can be avoided by age 3.

Gene 'may slow aging of entire body when activated in key organs'

Date: Sep-09-2014
Activating a gene called AMPK in the intestines of fruit flies appeared to slow the aging process in both the intestine and the brain, and vice versa, a new study finds.

Viruses can spread surprisingly quickly through buildings

Date: Sep-09-2014
A new study shows viruses can spread through buildings, offices and hospitals within hours, but commonly available quat-based disinfectants applied correctly can stop them.

Study shows 'mind-to-mind' communication in humans

Date: Sep-09-2014
For the first time, using advanced, non-invasive brain technologies, scientists demonstrate direct mind-to-mind transmission between two conscious humans 5,000 miles apart.

How do sex hormones influence autism risk?

Date: Sep-09-2014
A new study investigates why males are much more likely to have autism than females, by measuring estrogen receptor levels in the brain tissue of autism spectrum disorder patients.

Affordable Care Act: insurance coverage has improved for young adults

Date: Sep-09-2014
The Affordable Care Act has led to increased health insurance coverage for young adults aged 19-25, but this has not led to a significant change in health status, a study finds.

Omega-3 fish oil 'could reduce seizure frequency for epilepsy patients'

Date: Sep-09-2014
A new study by researchers from UCLA School of Medicine suggests consuming low doses of omega-3 fish oil each day could reduce the occurrence of seizures in patients with epilepsy.

Researchers trigger muscle repair in mice with muscular dystrophy

Date: Sep-08-2014
There is no treatment that halts disease progression in people with muscular dystrophy. But this could change, thanks to a discovery that could trigger muscle repair.

Increased asthma risk for babies whose father smokes before conception

Date: Sep-08-2014
The first study to assess how fathers' pre-conception smoking habits can affect offspring finds a link between increased asthma risk in babies and the father's smoking history.