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Region in Brain to Appreciate Mathematical Beauty, Great Art or Music is the Same

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The region in brain that is activated to appreciate the beauty of mathematics on looking at aesthetically pleasing formula is the same as that activated while appreciating art or music, suggesting that there is a neurobiological basis to beauty. There are many different sources of beauty - a beautiful face, a picturesque landscape, a great symphony are all examples of beauty derived from sensory experiences. But there are other, highly intellectual sources of ...

Alzheimer's Disease may Show Up Decades Early on Brain Scans If Both Parents Have the Condition

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A new study says that people who are dementia-free but have two parents with Alzheimer's disease may show signs of the disease on brain scans decades before symptoms appear. The study is published in the February 12, 2014, online issue of iNeurology (Regd) /i, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. "Studies show that by the time people come in for a diagnosis, there may be a large amount of irreversible brain damage already present," ...

Lot of Improvement Required in Quality of Acupuncture Needles

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The quality of acupuncture needles is good, but still has a lot of room for improvement in order to avoid potential problems such as pain and skin reactions, finds research published online in iAcupuncture in Medicine/i (iAiM/i). Despite improvements to the manufacturing process, surface irregularities and bent tips have not been completely eliminated, say the researchers. In China, traditional Chinese medicine including acupuncture, accounts ...

Plan to Nationalize Health Insurers Suspended in Slovakia

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Plan to create a single state-owned health insurer and potentially nationalize the EU member's tow private insurers was suspended by Slovakia's government on Wednesday. "The healthcare ministry will not take further steps toward the introduction of a single healthcare insurer until the finance ministry signals its readiness to cover the costs," the government said on its website, admitting to a lack of funding to meet the 2014 project deadline. The leftist ...

Full Costs of Implementing Electronic Patient Records Not Always adopted by Hospitals

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Hospitals must improve on being prepared if they are to maximize the benefits of taking into account the full costs of implementing new electronic health record systems, finds a research published online in the iJournal of the American Medical Informatics Association/i (iJAMIA/i). Electronic health record (EHR) systems can improve the safety, quality, and efficiency of healthcare in hospitals, and their adoption is a priority for the UK and US governments. ...

Lapse in Infection Control Procedure Linked to Rare Bacteria Outbreak in Cancer Clinic

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A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that improper handling of intravenous saline at a West Virginia outpatient oncology clinic was linked with the first reported outbreak of iTsukamurella/i gram-positive bacteria that rarely cause disease in humans. The report was published in the March issue of iInfection Control and Hospital Epidemiology/i, the journal of the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America. "This ...

Fifth H7N9 Bird Flu Case Reported in Hong Kong

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Another new case human case of deadly H7N9 avian flu reported in Hong Kong, making it the fifth in the city. A 65-year-old man who had underlying medical conditions was hospitalized Tuesday after developing a fever and a cough and was in critical condition, the health department said in a statement late Wednesday. He tested positive for H7N9, it said, adding it was an "imported case". Preliminary investigations showed the man had travelled ...

Polyamory Strives to 'Come Out': Germany

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Polyamory, or having several romantic relationships simultaneously, is often misunderstood, dismissed and hidden; but is slowly coming out into the open in Germany aided by the efforts of a counselor and support network. At the age of 19, Christopher Gottwald decided he didn't want a monogamous relationship and spent the next decade searching for a partner who shared his outlook. He eventually found her and their "open" relationship has lasted 13 years. With ...

Enjoy a Flirty Valentine's Day With Lots of Love and Loads of Gifts

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It's again that time of the year when girls and boys are busy hunting for the best of flowers, candies and chocolates for their Valentines. It's a href="http:www.medindia.net/beauty/skincare-tips-to-look-gorgeous-on-valentines-day.asp" target="_blank" class="vcontentshlink"Valentine's Day/a. Most cities around the world are draped in red and the mood of love is floating in the air. Men and women are waiting to steal some romantic moments with the love of their ...

Lovesick Chinese Sailors Throw Bottled Notes into Antarctic Ocean: Report

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Lovesick sailors on the Chinese icebreaker Xue Long marked Valentine's Day by throwing bottled notes into the pristine wilderness of the Antarctic Ocean, state media reported Wednesday. The vessel, also known as Snow Dragon, is on a scientific mission to Antarctica and last month took part in the rescue of personnel from a stranded Russian ship. The 10 men, in white full dress uniform, tossed the bulb-shaped glass bottles into the icy waters on Tuesday, ...

Study of Huge Data to Look for Signs of Alzheimer's in Japan

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Researchers in Japan to go through huge amounts of data to look for possible precursors to Alzheimer's Disease that will help identify the possibility of a person developing the disease. The study, which involves the healthcare arm of General Electric, will be based on a health survey that Hirosaki University in the northern prefecture of Aomori has been conducting for years. The survey is in its 10th year and includes a total of 9,000 residents in ...

All Cigarette Users Belong to Category 'Non-identifying Smokers (NIS)'

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Some of the cigarette smokers who don't consider themselves to be smokers are categorized under 'Non-identifying smokers (NIS)'. Researchers at University of California (UC), San Diego report there is a surprisingly large number of people who say they use cigarettes but don't like them to be called smokers. The phenomenon has both individual and social ramifications. "For individuals, the behaviour puts them at many of the same health risks ...

3-D Model of Curly Hair Developed

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Scientists have created the first detailed model for the 3-D shape of a strand of curly hair that can be used by computer animators and even engineers. The new study, conducted at MIT and the Universite Pierre et Marie Curie in Paris, could be used by engineers to predict the curve that long steel pipes, tubing, and cable develop after being coiled around a spool for transport. In the field, these materials often act like a stubborn garden hose ...

Food and Drinks to Boost Your Sex Drive on Valentine's Day

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Design your meals for the most romantic day of the year - Valentine's Day with ingredients that can boost your sex drive. For breakfast, you can have anything from porridge and honey to a slice of wholemeal toast with peanut butter to scrambled eggs and salmon. While bananas as morning snacks are associated with better orgasms, women who ate more chocolate felt more sexually fulfilled. For lunch, you can choose between a cheese ...

Tech Products Lose Sheen With 'Too Much' Popularity

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To label technology products as cool, the users must consider a product attractive, original and edgy, suggest researchers. That coolness can turn tepid if the product appears to be losing its edginess, they also found. S. Shyam Sundar, Distinguished Professor of Communications, Penn State, and co-director of the Media Effects Research Laboratory, said that everyone said that they know what 'cool' is, but they wanted to get at the core of what 'cool' ...

Brain Predisposed to Mental Illnesses by Chronic Stress

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Long-term changes in brain is generated by chronic stress, making it a major reason for predisposition to mental problems like anxiety and mood disorders in later life, suggest researchers. In a series of experiments, Daniela Kaufer, UC Berkeley associate professor of integrative biology, and her colleagues, including graduate students Sundari Chetty and Aaron Freidman, discovered that chronic stress generates more myelin-producing cells and fewer neurons than normal. ...

A Medal for 50 Years of Survival in Marriage in Poland

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About two dozen couples hold champagne flutes at a Warsaw ceremony to receive a presidential medal in Poland for surviving 50 years in marriage. "To qualify, you have to put in over 18,000 solid days of work. Other medals require less, so it really is a considerable feat to have spent the last half century together," Warsaw mayor Hanna Gronkiewicz-Waltz says at this month's event. The lucky-in-loves take turns walking down the red carpet to accept their ...

Best Gift for your Valentine: Good Health

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February 14th marks Valentine's Day, a special day dedicated to your loved one. Here are some tips for a healthy and happy Valentine's Day.

Reports Say Michael Schumacher Struck With Pneumonia

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Formula One Champion Michael Schumacher has reportedly contracted pneumonia, say doctors. The seven-time German world champion has been in a coma since his December 29 ski accident, when he badly injured his head, causing serious swelling of the brain. According to News.com.au, pneumonia- a respiratory condition where there is inflammation of the lungs- is usually caused by an infection, such as from a virus, bacteria or fungus, and can be life-threatening ...

New Apps for Valentine's Day

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February 14th - Valentine' day is dedicated to the celebration of love. Here are some apps that can make your Valentine's Day even more special. * Hammer: A fun app, Hammer assists people in getting and sharing instant opinions, exchanging ideas at a moment's notice. Interestingly, one can also get opinions on electing the perfect partner for the day. Just post the pictures and let the people decide. * Trendspotters.tv: The app might give ...

Link Between Vitamin A Deficiency and Postnatal Asthma Identified

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Prenatal vitamin A deficiency is linked to postnatal asthma, finds study published in the iJournal of Clinical Investigation/i. "Researchers have long wondered what makes some people more susceptible than others to developing asthma symptoms when exposed to the same stimulus," said Dr. Cardoso, senior author, director of the new Columbia Center for Human Development, and a faculty member in the Division of Pulmonary Allergy Clinical Care Medicine. "Our ...

Thousands Marry in Mass Wedding In South Korea

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In South Korea, thousands of Unification Church members were married in a mass wedding -- only the second such event since the death of their "messiah" and controversial church founder Sun Myung Moon. Some 2,500 identically-dressed couples -- many of mixed nationality who had met just days before -- took part in the ceremony at the church's global headquarters in Gapyeong, east of the capital Seoul. Mass weddings, some held in giant sports stadia with ...

Exercise may Reduce Retinal Degeneration: Study

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Researchers at the Emory Eye Center and the Atlanta VA Medical Center have found that moderate aerobic exercise helps to preserve the structure and function of nerve cells in the retina after damage. The findings, from a study of an animal model of age-related macular degeneration, are the first to suggest that aerobic exercise can have a direct effect on retinal health and vision. The results are scheduled for publication Feb. 12 in the iJournal ...

Preterm Infants More Likely to Have Elevated Insulin Levels in Early Childhood: Research

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Preterm infants are more likely to have elevated insulin levels at birth and in early childhood compared to full-term infants, find researchers. Findings that provide additional evidence that preterm birth may be a risk factor for type 2 diabetes, according to a study in the February 12 issue of iJAMA/i. In the United States, 1 in 9 live births are preterm, and l in 5 live births among African Americans are preterm. "There is growing evidence that ...