Health & Medicine : Science World Report

Dec 11, 2014 11:52 AM EST

Brain Inflammation Reveals Genetic Marker Of Autism

Recent findings published in the journal Nature Communications reveal a pattern of inflammation linked to autism from increased immune responses.

Dec 11, 2014 11:06 AM EST

No Clinical Benefits Found Among Hormone Therapy For TBI Patients

Previous studies have shown that progesterone can improve treatment and recovery in women suffering from traumatic brain injury. Unfortunately, a recent study shows that the hormone is not more effective than a placebo in treating TBI patients.

Dec 11, 2014 10:34 AM EST

Is Sugar Worse For You Than Salt?

Could sugar be worse for you than salt? Scientists debate which flavor enhancer is more dangerous to your health, in a recently published paper in the British Medical Journal (BMI).

Dec 11, 2014 10:11 AM EST

Poor Sperm Quality May Suggest Other Health Issues

Poor sperm quality may not just be a sign of infertility, but serious health problems, as well.

Dec 11, 2014 02:18 AM EST

FDA Approves New Vaccine Against Cervical Cancer

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new vaccine against cervical cancer, known as Gardasil 9, which protects against up to nine strains of HPV; that's up from four strains from the original Gardasil vaccine in 2006.

Dec 11, 2014 11:35 AM EST

'Heart In A Box' Could Change The Future Of Organ Transplants

Australian surgeons have discovered how to revive hearts with a revolutionary transplant surgery.

Dec 11, 2014 02:04 AM EST

Could Phthalates Lower Your Child's IQ?

Chemicals found in certain beauty products, including nail polish, hairspray and even lipstick could lower your child's intelligence from in the womb.

Dec 11, 2014 01:50 AM EST

Testosterone Increases Colon Cancer Risk

Testosterone can increase the risk of cancer. Now, recent research conducted by scientists at the University of Missouri shows that women are less likely than men to develop non-sex specific cancer of the colon, stomach or pancreas due to female hormones such as estrogen.

Dec 10, 2014 06:00 PM EST

Young Mother's Body 'Burns From The Inside Out' Due To Stevens-Johnson Syndrome

Yassmeen Castanada was filling ill on Thanksgiving when her friend gave her the remainder of her antibiotic medication. Soon after the young mother started taking them, she felt severe burning in her eyes, nose and throat. When she was rushed to the emergency room, health officials found that the me...

Dec 10, 2014 05:54 PM EST

Worms' Mental 'GPS' Helps Them Find Dinner

Animals use a bit of a "foraging' strategy to look for things. Yet did you know that scientists have developed a mathematical theory-based on roundworm foraging-that helps predict how animals decide to switch from localized to very broad searching. The new theory could even help explain certain anim...

Dec 10, 2014 05:49 PM EST

Breast Cancer Patients May Be Getting Longer Radiation Treatments Than Needed

Recent findings published in the journal Cancer show that many elderly breast cancer patients over the age of 70 are still receiving more radiation than they should be.

Dec 10, 2014 05:46 PM EST

Could High-Fructose Corn Syrup Be Making You Hungry?

Does high-fructose corn syrup make people hungrier? Fructose, the kind of sugar found in a wide variety of foods and beverages, may encourage overeating, according to recent findings presented Wednesday in Phoenix at the annual meeting of the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology.