Archive for June 14th, 2012
[Possible] Alzheimer’s gene “diabetes link”
June 14th, 2012 | 
Author: Scientists say they have identified a possible genetic link between diabetes and Alzheimer's disease.
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New Dating Puts Cave Art in the Age of Neanderthals
Paintings on cave walls in northwestern Spain are far older than previously thought — some of them more than 40,000 years old, scientists said, raising a possibility that Neanderthals were the artists.
Neanderthals were using paint 250,000 years ago – “thousands of years earlier than previously thought” — Daily Mail
Physicians worry health apps will mean fewer patients
A PwC survey found 59% of people who use mobile health technology say it has replaced visits to a physician or nurse. The survey found 64% of physicians were concerned that health applications could make patients too independent, leading to less revenue.
Processed foods are most common grocery item in [U.S.] shopping carts
On average, Americans spend nearly 23% of their grocery bill on processed food and sweets, more than any other category of food, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Meat comes in a close second, with 21.5%.
Fat America: Where obesity rates are headed over the next 20 years
Prior studies generated from a linear trend predicted that 51% of the U.S. population would be obese by 2030. In the current study, authors report a lower obesity prevalence at 42%. Despite this lower rate, if their forecasts prove accurate and obesity rates are not kept at 2010 levels, the increase would lead to an additional $549.5 billion in medical expenditures.
Dental health & heart disease
Tooth scaling was associated with a decreased risk for future cardiovascular events.