Health News

Men 'size-up' male competition by watching dance moves

Date: Mar-29-2014
Why do women love the movie Dirty Dancing? Chances are, it is down to Patrick Swayze's dance moves, which to this day, never fail to impress. According to research led by Northumbria University in the UK, a man's dance moves provide clues about his physical qualities. But it is not only women who pick up on these clues; so do men.The researchers, in collaboration with investigators from University of Göttingen in Germany, published their findings in the American Journal of Human Biology.For their study, the team recruited 30 males aged 19-37 years.

Smokers' taste buds 'do not allow them to taste bitterness of coffee'

Date: Mar-29-2014
Though conventional pairing has cigarettes and coffee going together, researchers have found that the toxic chemicals in tobacco may hamper taste bud regeneration, resulting in smokers not being able to adequately taste the bitterness of their regular cup of joe.The researchers, led by Nelly Jacob of the Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital APHP in France, published results of their study in the journal Chemosensory Perception.

CDC: autism rates soar 30% in 2 years

Date: Mar-28-2014
The number of US children with autism spectrum disorder has soared approximately 30% in the past 2 years, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.In the surveillance summary report, published in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), researchers estimate that 1 in 68 children (14.7 per 1,000) now has autism spectrum disorder (ASD), compared with 1 in 88 children (11.3 per 1,000) in 2012.

'Mini heart' may help people with blood flow problems

Date: Mar-28-2014
A researcher at George Washington University in Washington, DC, has made a startling innovation that could improve treatment for people who have impaired blood flow.Narine Sarvazyan, PhD, has created a tiny heart that can be implanted to encourage blood flow in veins that lack working valves. This "mini heart" is a rhythmically contracting "cuff" of heart muscle cells that surrounds the problem vein and pumps blood through the vein as it palpitates.Dr.

Heart benefits linked to marathon training, researchers say

Date: Mar-28-2014
It may seem obvious at first: training for a marathon improves risk factors related to cardiovascular disease. But recent years have seen middle-aged male runners dying from cardiac arrest while running a marathon, suggesting older men are at higher risk while running the 26.2-mile race.Now, research presented at the American College of Cardiology's 63rd Annual Scientific Session suggests training for the big race may be an effective strategy for reducing heart disease risks.

WIRED Health, 29 April 2014, London

Date: Mar-28-2014
WIRED Health, a one-day event from WIRED - the authority on the future - will celebrate the visionaries of an industry that is being quickly disrupted by digital technologies and new models. From data-driven diagnostics to robotic surgery and stem cell research, WIRED Health will bring together the scientists, entrepreneurs and thought leaders shaping this critical sector.As with WIRED's other groundbreaking annual events, WIRED Health will bring together the most talented people, forward-thinking innovators and captivating thought leaders, both on stage and off.

4th Pharmacovigilance, Risk Management & AER Conference, 6-7 May 2014, Philadelphia

Date: Mar-28-2014
Developing Proactive Pharmacovigilance and Risk Management StrategiesTop Pharmaceutical and Biotech Representatives to Discuss the Current Complexities and Key Challenges in Pharmacovigilance, May 6-7, 2014 in Philadelphia, PA.marcus evans will host the 4th Pharmacovigilance, Risk Management & AER Conference, May 6-7, 2014 in Philadelphia, PA.The meeting will address many pressing concerns regarding drug safety, including effectively identifying and managing potential risks and ensuring a balanced benefit-risk ratio.

Expert warns of lung disease 'time bomb' in UK

Date: Mar-28-2014
The UK is sitting on a lung disease 'time bomb' says a leading respiratory expert. Referring to the dramatic rise in cases of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, Luca Richeldi, professor and consultant in respiratory medicine at Southampton General Hospital in the UK, says there is an urgent need to develop a quick and easy way to diagnose the rare lung disease.Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) causes 5,000 deaths a year in the UK, and new cases are rising at a rate of 5,000 a year, he warns.

MRI tracking of genes to offer insights into memory and learning

Date: Mar-28-2014
Doctors normally use MRI to look inside the body to examine organs and tissue, for instance to find tumors and other abnormalities. Now, biological engineers in the US want to adapt the scanning technology to work on a much smaller scale. They want to use magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) as a "molecular imaging" tool to see genes at work in living brains and find out what effect they have on cognitive processes like memory and learning.The team working on this is at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

Quality early childhood programs help prevent chronic diseases in later life

Date: Mar-28-2014
Disadvantaged children who attend high-quality early childhood development programs including healthcare and nutrition have significantly improved health as adults, reports a new study.The study was led by researchers from UCL (University College London), the University of Chicago and the University of North Carolina. These findings build upon existing evidence that high-quality early childhood programs produce better economic and social outcomes for disadvantaged children.