Live-action films of worm sperm help researchers track critical fertility enzymes SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 1, 2011 — Compared to most other cells in an organism, sperm undergo a radical transformation to become compact and mobile delivery systems for paternal DNA. Even though sperm looks and moves quite differently across species, SF State researcher Diana Chu […]

‘Muffin Test’ Predicts Heart Disease in Healthy, Young People New research presented at the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress in Vancouver reiterates the old adage that “you can’t judge a book by its cover.” As it turns out, investigators found that almost half of the seemingly healthy-looking study volunteers – trim 18- to 35-year-olds with normal blood pressure […]

Head of UN health agency outlines reforms to improve efficiency 1 November 2011 The head of the United Nations World Health Organization (WHO) today stressed that planned reforms are intended to make the agency more efficient as it strives to “On top of enduring fuel, food, and financial crises, the challenges of climate change, conflicts, […]

UNICEF calls for urgent funding for nutrition crisis in DPR Korea 1 November 2011 The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) today called for funding to assist millions of people in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), particularly children and women, who are at risk of becoming severely malnourished. Mother and child at a UN-supported […]

Heart Disease Hides in Seemingly Healthy Youngsters … … Heart Disease Hides in Seemingly Healthy Youngsters New research presented at the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress in Vancouver reiterates the old adage that “you can’t judge a book by its cover.” As it turns out, investigators found that almost half of the seemingly healthy-looking study volunteers — […]

Singer and Actress Mandy Moore on the power of innovative global health programs … … Singer and Actress Mandy Moore on the power of innovative global health programs Mandy Moore, singer, actress and global health ambassador for Population Services International (PSI), congratulates USAID on 50 years and stresses the importance of global health programs.

Drug Shortages Have Reached a “Critical Level” >>Voices on Reducing Prescription Drug Shortage: Bonnie Frawley …. Bonnie Frawley, the Pharmacy Manager at Brigham & Women’s Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts discusses why the President’s Executive action on the Prescription Drug Shortage is vital to supporting the Health Industry in America. … Bonnie Frawley is a pharmacy […]

UN agency delivers more aid to quake survivors in Turkey 1 November 2011 The United Nations refugee agency reported today it has airlifted more than 100 tons of relief materials into Turkey to assist survivors of last week’s devastating earthquake in the country’s southeast. Two flights at the weekend delivered 1,000 tents and 20,000 blankets, Andrej Mahecic, […]

Tips for Going Live With Your Health IT System … … Tips for Going Live With Your Health IT System This webinar will explore the experiences of safety net providers who have gone live with a health information technology (IT) system in the last 18 months. Even with much preparation, it is difficult to prepare […]

The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association Joining Forces Network  … … Dominique Dawes talks about the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) Joining Forces Network and how Clubs can help support the Joining Forces initiative.