Health & Medicine : Science World Report

May 09, 2015 11:27 AM EDT

Can Moving to a Different Neighborhood Cause You to Gain Weight?

Researchers have found that certain regions in the United States are characterized by a higher prevalence of obesity, and that the simple act of moving may cause a person to gain additional weight.

May 08, 2015 08:28 PM EDT

Could A Seizure Medication Also Reduce The Risk Of Alzheimer's?

Could an epilepsy drug also treat Alzheimer's disease? New findings published in the journal Alzheimer's Research & Therapy have shown that it may be effective.

May 08, 2015 08:01 PM EDT

Could Your Weight Have To Do With Your Body Temperature?

New findings published in the journal Chronobiology International suggest that body temperature could be linked to weight. If one is unable to create a sufficient body temperature, this could increase the risk of obesity according to researchers.

May 08, 2015 07:08 PM EDT

Higher Altitudes May Reduce The Risk Of Obesity

New findings presented at the European Congress on Obesity in Prague suggest that moving into the mountains may help you lose weight.

May 08, 2015 05:31 PM EDT

Eating Dark Chocolate May Make You More Focused and Alert

Want to beat your midday slump? Then you may want to eat some dark chocolate.

May 08, 2015 09:37 AM EDT

New Painkiller Has Longer Lasting Effects to Help Patients During Surgery

There may be good news for patients during surgery. Scientists have discovered a new compound that offers longer lasting painkilling effects, and shows promise as an alternative to current anesthetics.

May 08, 2015 08:30 AM EDT

Bamboo May Spread Hantavirus by Encouraging Seed-Eating Mice

Bamboo may be spreading hantavirus. Scientists have discovered that with the plant's prolific seed production, there's a boom among seed-eating deer mice that carry the disease.

May 08, 2015 07:28 AM EDT

Scientists Give Back Sight to Blind Mice with New Therapy

Hereditary blindness can be caused by a progressive degeneration of the light-sensing cells in the eye, the photoreceptors.

May 07, 2015 08:21 PM EDT

Excessive Daytime Sleepiness Linked To Obesity, Depression

Could excess body-weight ultimately influence daytime drowsiness? New findings published in the journal Sleep suggest that obesity and depression could play a role in our inability to stay awake during the day.

May 07, 2015 08:10 PM EDT

Children Sleep Better When They Have A Bedtime Routine, Study Shows

Could having a set bedtime schedule help children get to sleep better? New findings published in the journal Sleep show that a positive impact on sleep increases with the consistency of a nightly routine.

May 07, 2015 07:57 PM EDT

Popular Media May Influence Your Choice For Childbirth: Here's Why

New findings published in the journal Women & Health show that the media could ultimately influence how a pregnant woman decides to give birth to her baby.

May 07, 2015 07:40 PM EDT