Health & Medicine : Science World Report

Dec 19, 2014 09:20 AM EST

Hugs May Protect Your Body Against the Common Cold

Want to prevent infection? Then try to give more hugs. Scientists have found that hugs can protect stressed people from getting sick, providing them with more social support that protect them against infection.

Dec 19, 2014 08:00 AM EST

Amputee Makes History by Controlling Two Prosthetic Limbs with His Thoughts

A Colorado man made history this summer. Les Baugh, who lost both of his arms in an electrical accident 40 years ago, was fitted with prosthetic limbs that he can operate by thought alone.

Dec 18, 2014 10:14 PM EST

Internet Addiction Is More Common Than You Think

Statistics show that close to 6 percent of people worldwide suffer from an internet addiction--what's otherwise characterized as an inability to stop using the computer.

Dec 18, 2014 07:43 PM EST

Migraines May Increase Bell's Palsy Risk

New findings published in the journal Neurology suggest that migraines may be linked to Bell's Palsy.

Dec 18, 2014 05:20 PM EST

Obesity Now Considered A Disability By Top European Court

Obesity has been tagged as a disability, according to Europe's top court. On Thursday, officials ruled that obese employees will be granted specific protection under European laws, providing better support for obese staff.

Dec 18, 2014 03:56 PM EST

Hugging Is Dangerous For Baby With Rare Skin Disease

A 2-month-old was recently diagnosed with a very rare disease that makes it impossible for her to receive a simple hug. Named Kiira Kinkle, the little girl was born with recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa, which causes the skin to blister and rupture from minor friction.

Dec 18, 2014 02:42 PM EST

Autism Linked To fine Particulate Air Pollution

Previous studies have linked air pollution to autism. Now, new findings presented by the Environmental Health Perspectives reveal that certain types of air pollution and exposure may put some at higher risk.

Dec 18, 2014 11:44 AM EST

Feeling Younger Than Your Age May Cause You to Live Longer

Feeling younger than your actual age may just be good for you. Scientists have found that those who feel younger are liable to live longer.

Dec 18, 2014 09:22 AM EST

You May Live Longer: New Study Shows Life Expectancy has Increased Globally

You may be able to expect a few extra years of life. Researchers have found that people are living much longer worldwide than they were two decades ago, as death rates from infectious diseases and cardiovascular diseases have fallen.

Dec 18, 2014 07:57 AM EST

Mistletoe Isn't Just for Kissing: Christmas Plant May Ward Off Obesity-Related Liver Disease

When you sneak a kiss under the mistletoe during holiday season, do you ever wonder where the tradition comes from? And do you ever consider exactly what the plant can be used for? It turns out that mistletoe is far more than meets the eye.

Dec 17, 2014 06:12 PM EST

Are You Being Honest With Your Doctor?

Patients may not always be so honest with their doctor. Recent findings published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine found that close to one in two patients withhold clinically sensitive information from healthcare providers.

Dec 17, 2014 05:48 PM EST

Removing Clots Better For Stroke Treatment Than Medication, Alone

Statistics show that stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States, with more than 140,000 people dying from the health issue every year. Treatment and recovery can be rather challenging and timing plays a critical factor when it comes to getting help. Now, new studies conducted by...