Health & Medicine : Science World Report

Jan 20, 2015 01:39 PM EST

A Longer Life Isn't Always A Healthier One

Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Medical School examined how genetically altered worms spend a greater portion of their lives in relatively sedentary and frail states. The findings, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), point out how genes that increa...

Jan 20, 2015 11:38 AM EST

Researcher Discovers How To Prevent Type 1 Diabetes In Animal Model

Researchers at Saint Louis University (SLU) have discovered a way to prevent type 1 diabetes in an animal model--a chronic autoimmune disease that occurs when the body's immune system destroys insulin producing pancreatic beta cells that harm insulin production levels and result in hyperglycemia.

Jan 20, 2015 11:37 AM EST

Build-A-Baby: Scientists Stress that 'Designer Baby' Discussion Should Happen

Genetics studies are moving forward by leaps and bounds and now, we may just be entering the age of "designer babies." Tony Perry, a pioneer in cloning, has announced that he's managed precise DNA editing at the moment of conception in mice.

Jan 20, 2015 11:23 AM EST

Could Vitamin D Protect Against Colorectal Cancer?

Could taking vitamin D supplements help prevent metastatic colorectal cancer or prolong survival through advanced colorectal cancer?

Jan 20, 2015 10:59 AM EST

Male Stroke Victims At Greater Risk Of Premature Death When Living Alone

Male stroke patients who live alone have a considerably greater long-term risk of dying prematurely than other patients, according to recent findings conducted by researchers at the University of Gothenburg in Sweden.

Jan 20, 2015 10:41 AM EST

Alcohol Ads Linked To Underage And Binge Drinking

Some advertisements have the power to influence us a bit more than we think. A new study published in JAMA Pediatrics looks at how watching alcohol advertisements can increase the risk of underage drinking and/or binge drinking.

Jan 19, 2015 11:50 PM EST

Sitting For Long Hours Increases The Risk Of Early Mortality, Even With Exercise

Could sitting for extended periods increase our risk of early mortality? New findings published in the Annals of Internal Medicine examine how sitting for long periods of time can increase the risk of certain types of cancer, heart disease, diabetes and even death.

Jan 19, 2015 09:29 PM EST

Teenage Acne Increases Risk Of Melanoma In Women

Recent findings published in the journal Cancer show that teenage acne may be linked to an increased risk of melanoma in women.

Jan 19, 2015 08:58 PM EST

Phoenix Mom Dies In Quadruplet Delivery

Phoenix mother Erica Morales passed away after giving birth to quadruplets: three girls and a boy. All the babies are healthy but now the dad is asking for help to raise them on his own. He's started a GoFundMe page, which has collected over $100,000 in donations within just three days.

Jan 19, 2015 08:12 PM EST

Tattoo For Diabetic Patients Helps Them Check Levels Without The Finger Prick

For many diabetics, checking blood sugar levels involves a painful daily finger prick. Now, engineers at the University of California, San Diego, are working to eliminate this need. They've found a new way to help with the health issue with a tattoo that checks levels without the pain.

Jan 19, 2015 04:25 PM EST

Work On It Together: Partners Get Healthy When They Get Involved

Are you and your partner regularly involved in each other's lives? New findings published in JAMA Internal Medicine show that you're more likely to kick bad habits, like smoking, if you work on giving it up, together.

Jan 19, 2015 04:09 PM EST

Age Of Gluten Introduction Does Not Increase Risk Of Celiac Disease

Previous studies have linked the age of gluten introduction to an increased risk of celiac disease in genetically predisposed children. Yet new findings published in the journal Pediatrics show that whenever wheat gluten is introduced, it shouldn't increase any risk.