Health & Medicine : Science World Report

Feb 18, 2015 07:11 AM EST

New Breathalyzer Device May 'Sniff Out' Lung Cancer Early

There may be a new test for lung cancer. Scientists have developed a breathalyzer test that senses volatile organic compounds that are biomarkers found exclusively in the exhaled breath of some people with lung cancer.

Feb 17, 2015 09:04 PM EST

Could Smoking Marijuana Increase Your Chance Of Psychosis?

Smoking for recreational purposes could even be a bit more dangerous than previously thought, especially when concerning the potency of the product.

Feb 17, 2015 08:33 PM EST

Breast Milk For Body Builders? There's A Lot Less Protein When Compared To Regular Milk

These days, it's not steroid, it's not diet pills and it's not just a whole lot of protein. Today's bodybuilders are going for a more natural taste of fitness: Breast milk.

Feb 17, 2015 07:13 PM EST

Mindfulness Meditation Helps Improve The Quality Of Sleep

Meditation can certainly help you relax. Yet did you know it can also help you fall and stay asleep?

Feb 17, 2015 03:34 PM EST

Medication Makes It Easier To Quit Smoking

New findings published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) have found that a new drug could be key to helping reluctant smokers stop smoking.

Feb 17, 2015 03:06 PM EST

Plain Cigarette Packs May Be Key To Stopping Smoking

It's sad but true. Many humans are utterly impressionable and extremely shallow; so when it comes to a shiny box versus a plain one, they're more likely to pick up something that's striking even when it's dangerous to their health.

Feb 17, 2015 02:14 PM EST

Virtual Reality Could Change How Anxiety Is Treated In Older People

Could virtual reality be an effective treatment for older individuals dealing with anxiety?

Feb 17, 2015 12:36 PM EST

Teens Are Not Getting Enough Sleep, Study Reveals

How much sleep is your teenager really getting? A new study conducted by researchers at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health found that the amount of sleep teens have received over the last 20 years seems to be declining.

Feb 17, 2015 09:38 AM EST

Newly Discovered Bacteria in Mosquitoes May Combat Malaria

There may be a new way to combat malaria--and that new way may be through bacteria.

Feb 17, 2015 09:21 AM EST

Sex Benefits Humans Over Time with Disease Resistance

For decades, scientists have examined the genetic advantage of sexual reproduction versus asexual reproduction. Yet theories of this genetic advantage have never been proven in humans--until now.

Feb 16, 2015 11:00 PM EST

Changing The Structure Of Our Stem Cells May Help Prevent Obesity

Researchers at Queen Mary University of London found that stem cells could play a role in preventing obesity. They discovered that reducing the size of tiny hair like structures on the biological compounds can prevent them from turning into fat, as well as the risk of related health issues.

Feb 16, 2015 10:30 PM EST