Health & Medicine : Science World Report

Dec 08, 2014 02:57 PM EST

Smoking May Hurt Your Ability To Quit Drinking

Could smoking hurt your ability to cut alcohol once and for all? Researchers at the University of Buffalo Research Institute on Addictions (RIA) have found that a small number of clients who smoke have shorter stays in alcohol treatment programs than non-smokers, along with poorer treatment outcomes...

Dec 08, 2014 02:19 PM EST

Norovirus Outbreak Leaves 200 On New Zealand Cruise Sick

A norovirus outbreak hit a cruise ship near Australia, leaving 200 passengers sick and confined to their cabins, according to health officials.

Dec 08, 2014 12:44 PM EST

New Tool Helps Identify Pancreatic Cancer Genes

Researchers have identified a new tool that can help spot genetic links to pancreatic cancer in mice. The new technique works by introducing sections of DNA known as piggBac transposons into the mouse genome. These DNA sections jump around within the genome and reinsert themselves at random, which...

Dec 08, 2014 12:00 PM EST

Could Artificial Aromas Smell Like The Real Thing?

This past year, "Aroma R-evolution" kit came out with four forks and 21 vials of full aromas including oil, smoke and mint that can be enhanced by dropping a scented liquid on a fork.

Dec 08, 2014 10:58 AM EST

Researchers Work On Tackling The Signs Aging

Researchers at the University of Leicester have made a new discovery when it comes to halting the aging process in certain medical conditions. The findings are published in the journal Cell Death and Disease.

Dec 08, 2014 10:34 AM EST

Vitamin C Helps Reduce Respiratory Workout Symptoms

Physical activity can increase oxidative stress levels. That's when vitamin C should come in to work as a bit of a helpful ally. It's involvement in the metabolism of histamine, prostaglandins, and cysteinyl leukotrienes, can help cure forms of exercise-induced bronchoconstriction.

Dec 08, 2014 08:18 AM EST

New, Promising Compounds Eliminates Malaria Parasite in Only Two Days

There may be a cure for malaria in the future. Scientists have discovered that a promising anti-malarial compound tricks the immune system to rapidly destroy red blood cells infected with the malaria parasite, but leaves healthy cells unharmed.

Dec 08, 2014 07:35 AM EST

Obesity May Shorten Your Life Expectancy by Eight Years

Scientists have examined the relationship between body weight and life expectancy, and have found that overweight and obese individuals have the potential to decrease their life expectancy by up to eight years.

Dec 07, 2014 03:51 PM EST

Three-Drug Combo Helps Multiple Myeloma

Recent findings published in the New England Journal of Medicine found that treating multiple myeloma can be helped with the addition of carflizomib and a currently accepted two-drug combination.

Dec 06, 2014 05:30 PM EST

Whooping Cough Cases Climb In The U.S.

Statistics show that the number of pertussis or whooping cough cases in California have jumped five times higher than those reported last year to 10,000 cases, according to the California Department of Public Health (CDPH).

Dec 06, 2014 05:03 PM EST