Health & Medicine : Science World Report

Jul 07, 2015 10:57 AM EDT

Even Tiny Brain Lesions Can Triple Your Risk Of Stroke

Small brain lesions are sometimes disregarded by clinicians. Yet new findings published in the Annals of Internal Medicine reveal that these shouldn't necessarily be taken so lightly. In fact, they could be a sign of heightened stroke risk or even death.

Jul 07, 2015 10:18 AM EDT

Venom From This Cone Snail May Help With The Discovery Of New Drugs

Researchers at the University of Queensland pain treatment have discovered thousands of new peptide toxins hidden deep within the venom of just one type of Queensland cone snail. With this and other studies, it is their hope that the study of new molecules found in the snail could lead to promising ...

Jul 06, 2015 05:54 PM EDT

Epilepsy Increases Risk Of Premature Birth

New findings published in JAMA Neurology reveal that only a small fraction of pregnancies occur in women with epilepsy. However, for that 0.3 percent and 0.5 percent that have children, they are more prone to high risk complications that may result in death.

Jul 06, 2015 03:19 PM EDT

Arthritis And Blood Cancer: Cost-Effective Drug Helps Both Health Problems

New findings published in the journal PLOS ONE reveal that a new arthritis drug could also help patients with certain types of blood cancers.

Jul 06, 2015 11:44 AM EDT

This New Test For HSV-1 Can Detect The Virus With Little Blood, Pain

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has just approved a finger-prick test for the Herpes Simplex Virus 1 (HSV-1) developed by the startup consumer health technology company Theranos, Inc.

Jul 06, 2015 10:45 PM EDT

Accelerated Aging: Some Age Much Faster Than Others

New findings published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) found that different rates of aging can be detected in the early to mid-20s.

Jul 06, 2015 12:55 PM EDT

Adidas, Parley Design A Shoe Made From Recycled Ocean Waste

Adidas, a German sportswear brand, is now working in collaboration with Parley for the Oceans, to create the world's first shoe from recycled ocean waste and deep-sea gillnets.

Jul 06, 2015 09:22 PM EDT

CAC Scan May Identify Early Mortality Risk

New findings published in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine reveal that a simple heart scan can detect an individuals risk of early death, with coronary artery calcification (CAC) scans identifying patients at risk.

Jul 06, 2015 09:32 AM EDT

HIV Protein Structure Unraveled by Scientists: New Treatments Possible

Scientists may have managed to unravel the elusive structure of the HIV protein. This could lead to new findings in terms of threatening this immunodeficiency virus, which could help patients across the world.

Jul 06, 2015 08:14 AM EDT

Cystic Fibrosis Gene Therapy Improves Lung Function in New Study

A new gene therapy for cystic fibrosis could be huge in terms of improving lung function.

Jul 06, 2015 06:11 PM EDT

Lower Testosterone Linked with Depression and Depressive Symptoms

Lower testosterone may be linked with depression.

Jul 06, 2015 05:32 PM EDT

Citrus FruitMelanoma: Eating Citrus like Grapefruit and Orange Juice Causes Increased Cancer Risk

Scientists have taken a closer look at dietary patterns and have found that frequent consumption of citrus, such as whole grapefruit and orange juice, may be associated with an increased risk of melanoma.