Health & Medicine : Science World Report

Jan 22, 2015 01:47 PM EST

Hostile Bosses: Some Battles Are Worth Fighting For

Is an eye for an eye the answer? New findings published in the journal Personnel Psychology show it may be, at least when it comes to that boss who's a bit of a bully.

Jan 22, 2015 01:24 PM EST

Think Of The Money You Could Save If You Stopped Smoking

Saving up for an extravagant vacation? You might want to quit smoking to help pay for it. A new analysis released as part of Tobacco-Free Awareness Week reveals that millions of smokers in the United States may be more likely to drop the habit if they realize just how much money they could save.

Jan 22, 2015 11:48 AM EST

Some Birth Control Pills Increase Brain Tumor Risk

Previous studies have shown that birth control can cause weight gain, irritability and, in more rare cases, increase the risk of blood clots. However, many women find taking it can help to regulate menstrual cycles and prevent pregnancy.

Jan 22, 2015 12:10 AM EST

Drinking Coffee May Lower Your Risk Of Melanoma

New findings published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute showed that drinking coffee could help to protect against melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer.

Jan 21, 2015 11:45 PM EST

Scientists Work On Personalized Approaches For Intellectual Disability

Researchers at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) have produced an approach that works to protect animal models against a type of genetic disruption that's responsible for intellectual disability, including serious memory impairments and altered levels of anxiety.

Jan 22, 2015 12:21 AM EST

Want Another Job? Be Ready To Learn Something New

The willingness to take on a new project or task could help you get a new job, according to a recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Missouri and Lehigh University.

Jan 21, 2015 07:06 PM EST

Sleeping Position May Increase Mortality Risk Among Epilepsy Patients

Sleeping a certain way could increase mortality risk for epilepsy patients. Recent findings published in the journal Neurology found that though a relatively rare occurrence, unexpected death has been known to occur in those with the health problem.

Jan 21, 2015 06:31 PM EST

Four In 10 American Children Come From Long-Income Families

Statistics show that as many as four in every ten American children live in low-income families, according to new research from the National Center for Children in Poverty (NCCP) at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health.

Jan 21, 2015 05:20 PM EST

Inner City Won't Increase Your Asthma Risk: Poverty And Race Might, Though

Previous studies have connected urban environments to an increased risk of asthma and various other respiratory illnesses. Now, recent findings published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology take a look at those living with asthma in urban, suburban and rural areas and how they compare.

Jan 22, 2015 12:17 AM EST

New Computational Methods Help Identify Positions In The Human Genome

New findings published in Nature Genetics uncover DNA's biological significance, according to researchers at Cornell University. They examined how new computational methods can indentify positions in the human genome that play a role in the proper functioning of cells.

Jan 21, 2015 12:41 PM EST

Why Women are More Emotional Than Men: Emotions are Processed Differently

When it comes to emotions, men and women act differently. Now, scientists have discovered that men and women may actually process emotions differently.

Jan 20, 2015 03:55 PM EST

New Algorithm Helps Predict When Seizures Will Occur In Epileptic Patients

Statistics show that 2.3 million adults in the United States alone are affected by seizure disorder; that's 1 in 26 people who will be diagnosed with the health issue--otherwise known as epilepsy--at some point in their lives. Knowing when a seizure will occur is half the battle.