Health & Medicine : Science World Report

Feb 10, 2015 01:32 PM EST

Here Are Signs That May Signal The End Of Life In Cancer Patients

Researchers at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston have identified what they believe are eight specific physical signs that strongly indicate death for someone dealing with the advanced stages of cancer.

Feb 10, 2015 12:58 PM EST

Here's What The Anxiety Of Facebook Might Be Doing To You

If you're constantly checking Facebook to see who liked your status update or new picture, you could be dealing with a bit of low self-esteem.

Feb 11, 2015 06:33 AM EST

Smoking May Thin Your Brain's Cortex and Impact Your Thinking in Later Life

Smoking may actually thin a vital part of your brain. Scientists have examined the long-term effects of smoking and have found that it could cause thinning of the brain's cortex, which is responsible for critical cognitive functions such as memory, language and perception.

Feb 10, 2015 12:35 PM EST

Many Heart Donations Are Rejected: Study Examines Geographical Locations Of Donor Acceptance

Statistics show that every year alone, more than 20,000 patients in the United States are in need of a heart transplant. Though donors can help provide life-saving organs for potential recipients around the world, numerous factors also come into play that may interfere with the organ's shelf-life fo...

Feb 09, 2015 09:44 PM EST

Study Examines Geographical Information On Vitamin D Levels, Sunlight

New research published in the journal Environment International studies data on sunlight and vitamin D levels via geographical information. Researchers at the University of Exeter Medical School found that those who live closer to the coast in England get higher levels of vitamin D--a crucial compon...

Feb 09, 2015 09:26 PM EST

Researchers Trace The Origins Of Colorectal Cancer

Researchers at Keck Medicine of the University of Southern California (USC) have traced the origins of colorectal cancer cells, showing important clues to why tumor cells are relatively harmless or metastasize, in certain cases.

Feb 09, 2015 09:09 PM EST

Could A Psychedelic Drug Prevent Asthma?

Researchers are examining the link between a psychedelic drug and it's ability to reduce asthma symptoms in mice. Officials at LSU Health New Orleans School of Medicine found that the psychedelic drug (R)-DOI, helped prevent the development of allergic asthma in a mouse model.

Feb 09, 2015 10:04 PM EST

Settling For A Mediocre Partner May Be Based On Survival Strategies

Tired of waiting on the perfect man? Evolution shows it's ok to settle instead of holding out.

Feb 09, 2015 03:56 PM EST

Newborn Girl In China Suffered From The Rare Condition Fetus In Fetu

A newborn girl in China was born "pregnant" with twins, due to an extremely rare condition known as fetus in fetu. It's estimated that this has only happened about 200 times in the history of documentation or less than 1 in 500,000 births.

Feb 09, 2015 02:55 PM EST

Low Birth Weight Babies May Be At Increased Risk Of Psychiatric Disorders Later

Premature babies with very low birth weight may be an increased risk of psychiatric problems as adults, according to recent findings published in the journal Pediatrics.

Feb 09, 2015 08:54 PM EST

Energy Drinks May Increase The Risk Of Hyperactivity In Children

Previous studies have examined the dangers of energy drinks. Not only are these extremely caffeinated beverages that are filled with sugar dangerous for adults--particularly when it comes to cardiovascular problems--they're even more dangerous for children.

Feb 09, 2015 11:01 AM EST