Health & Medicine : Science World Report

Mar 20, 2015 04:50 PM EDT

104-Year-Old Woman Swears By Dr. Pepper To Keep Her 'Pep' Up

One doctor has always stayed with 104-year-old Elizabeth Sullivan, and it's not her local medical practitioner. It's Dr. Pepper.

Mar 20, 2015 03:55 PM EDT

Men Like Big Butts And Evolution Shows Us Why

Men are peculiar creatures. You never know what they may like. However, a majority do seem to prefer softer, curvier shaped females.

Mar 20, 2015 03:00 PM EDT

Antibiotic Resistance: Here's Why Scientists Need To Be Careful About Using It In Experiments

New findings published in the Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy highlight problems with using antibiotics in lab experiments, according to researchers at the University of East Anglia.

Mar 20, 2015 07:01 AM EDT

This Drug Can Alter Your Brain Chemistry to Make You More Compassionate

Pills can do some amazing things. They can reduce a fever, battle depression and relieve muscle pain. But what if a pill could make a person more compassionate?

Mar 20, 2015 01:11 AM EDT

Scientists Are Working On A 'Healthier' Wine That Comes Without The Hangover

Researchers at the University of Illinois have discovered how to make wine without the hangover. With the help of a "genome knife," researchers believe they can reduce the next-day pain from alcohol toxins that cause this type of unpleasantness that most of us are all too familiar with.

Mar 20, 2015 12:48 AM EDT

Does Aspirin Reduce Colorectal Cancer?

Previous findings have shown that regular use of aspirin or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) can reduce the risk of colorectal cancer. However, new findings published in JAMA show that some individuals with rare genetic variants do not share the same benefit.

Mar 19, 2015 11:58 PM EDT

Mosquito-Borne Malaria Linked To Severe Brain Swelling

New findings published in the New England Journal of Medicine show that cerebral malaria deaths or the most lethal type of the mosquito-borne disease are due to brain swelling.

Mar 19, 2015 10:58 PM EDT

Teen Drivers Are Even More Distracted At The Wheel: Here's Why

A new study conducted by researchers at Oregon State University examined how these drivers were always busy fussing with their cell phone, texting or doing anything but focusing on the road.

Mar 19, 2015 10:19 PM EDT

With Age, Comes Trust, New Study Says

New findings published in the journal Social Psychological and Personality Science show that with age comes a sense of increased trust.

Mar 19, 2015 04:14 PM EDT

Dementia Patients Hurt More Antipsychotic Medications: Here's Why

New findings published in the journal JAMA Psychiatry show that even though antipsychotic drugs may help ease behavioral issues for some dementia patients, it may also send them down a physical health spiral faster.

Mar 19, 2015 03:34 PM EDT

Children Who Start School Later Are More Likely To Drop Out, Study Shows

A new study by researchers at Duke University shows that children who start kindergarten a bit later are more likely to drop out of school and commit serious crimes. However, the outcomes are more likely for children who come from disadvantaged backgrounds and those who start later start out with a ...

Mar 19, 2015 01:48 PM EDT

Spice Up Your Sex Life With More Sleep

To get any job "done" you need a good night's sleep beforehand. And a new study validates that with a good night's rest, you're also more likely to sexually please your partner.