Health & Medicine : Science World Report

Jan 30, 2015 04:08 PM EST

OpenBiome Collects Stool Samples To Help Patients With The Infectious Bacteria C. Difficile

Want to make up to $13,000 a year for your poop? If you're located in the Boston area, OpenBiome may have a job for you.

Jan 30, 2015 03:18 PM EST

Which Team Will Win? Our Body Clock May Decide

Our hopes and aspirations could be influenced by luck. Similarly, they could also be influenced by how much sleep we get the night before, which is particularly true for athletes.

Jan 30, 2015 02:43 PM EST

Gilead Sciences Has Come Out With Two Fixed-Dose HIV Pills

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved two fixed-dose HIV pills that combine protease inhibitors produced by Gilead Sciences: One by Bristol-Myers Squibb and the other by Johnson & Johnson.

Jan 30, 2015 01:18 PM EST

Middle-Aged Drinkers, Watch Out! A Glass A Day Increases Your Risk Of Strokes

Is a glass of wine a day good for you? Previous studies have shown that the resveratrol from red wine, in particular, can be healthy for your heart, in moderation. Yet did you know that indulging in a large glass of wine a day during middle age could increase stroke risk?

Jan 30, 2015 09:05 AM EST

Added Fructose and Sugars May be the Main Drivers of Type 2 Diabetes

When it comes to type 2 diabetes, added fructose may actually be the main cause. Scientists have discovered that added sugars, particular those containing fructose, are a principal driver of diabetes and pre-diabetes.

Jan 29, 2015 04:55 PM EST

This 'Biological' Marker Helps Detect A Concussion

These days, technology is helping to bring a whole new view into the world of medical science. Researchers at the Cohen Veterans Center worked to assess eye movement in veterans of the long Middle East conflicts, many of whom had suffered from traumatic brain injuries (TBI).

Jan 29, 2015 03:21 PM EST

1 Out Of 10 Adults Skip Their Prescription Drugs Due To Expense, According To CDC

It might not come as much surprise to those with chronic conditions. Close to one in 10 American adults are estimated to not take their prescribed medications due to excessive costs.

Jan 29, 2015 01:55 PM EST

Tackle Football Dangerous For Cognitive Abilities In Children

Tackle football can be dangerous, particularly for growing bodies and brains. New findings published in the journal Neurology show that this kind of sport as a child can result in memory and cognition problems later in life.

Jan 29, 2015 01:09 PM EST

Inflammation Of The Brain Linked To Severe, Crippling Depression

A new study published in JAMA Psychiatry shows that severe clinical depression may be linked to inflammation of the brain. Though the body uses inflammation to protect itself, too much can be damaging to the tissues.

Jan 29, 2015 12:08 PM EST

Nobel Prize-Winner Charles H. Townes Dies At 99

Nobel Prize-winning physicist Charles H. Townes died on Tuesday. He was 99.

Jan 29, 2015 09:54 AM EST

Modern Diseases May Have Had Genetic Benefits for Ancient Human Ancestors

Why do genetic diseases still exist after thousands of years? Scientists have taken a closer look at our ancient ancestors and have found that some modern maladies may have actually provided ancient benefits.

Jan 29, 2015 12:10 AM EST