Health & Medicine : Science World Report

Dec 04, 2014 10:01 AM EST

Your Brain's Activity Before an Event May Impact How Well You Remember It

Scientists have taken a closer look at memory in the brain and have found that brain activity prior to seeing an item is related on how well it is later remembered.

Dec 03, 2014 05:57 PM EST

Computer-Delivered Interventions Could Help Prevent Suicide

Those suffering from stress or anxiety could be at an increased risk of suicide in more severe cases. Waiting to get help is never an option.

Dec 03, 2014 04:56 PM EST

Could Drinking Red Wine Prevent Cancer?

Previous studies have shown that the antioxidants found in red wine can help with your heart health. Yet could it also help to prevent cancer?

Dec 03, 2014 03:35 PM EST

Stop Checking Your Email: It May Be Stressing You Out

Is your inbox bothering you? Researchers at the University of British Columbia have found that checking it less could help to ease up your psychological stress.

Dec 03, 2014 01:55 PM EST

Prefrontal Cortex May Explain Why Some Can't Quit Smoking

Some may be more successful at quitting smoking than others, according to recent findings published in the journal Neuropsychopharmacology. And a lot of that has to do with the brain.

Dec 03, 2014 01:25 PM EST

New Drug Label Rules For Pregnant Women Coming: FDA

A new labeling system will help provide doctors and expectant mothers with information on the risks and benefits of certain prescription medications to take during pregnancy and while breast-feeding.

Dec 03, 2014 01:03 PM EST

Are You Getting Help For Your Depression? Study Shows Most People Aren't

Many people deal with depression, yet few are seeking out help. U.S. health officials reported that almost 8 percent of Americans aged 12 and older were moderately to severely depressed during 2009 to 2012, but only about one-third of them sought professional help.

Dec 03, 2014 12:28 PM EST

Could Your Child Be Exposed To Unneeded X-Rays?

Children may be exposed to unneeded X-rays, according to findings that were presented in Chicago Wednesday at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America.

Dec 03, 2014 11:37 AM EST

Cosmic Radiation May Not Endanger Space Travelers as Much as Expected

Scientists have conducted an analysis of data from the MATROSHKA experiment, the first comprehensive measurements of long-term exposure of astronauts to cosmic radiation, and have found that the cosmos may be less hostile to space travelers.

Dec 03, 2014 09:03 AM EST

Rapid Evolution of HIV May Slow its Ability to Cause AIDS

It turns out that the rapid evolution of HIV may actually be slowing its ability to cause AIDS. Scientists have discovered that the same ability that has allowed the virus to develop resistance to patients' natural immunity is also hindering its spread.

Dec 02, 2014 11:33 PM EST

Mediterranean Diet Might Help Keep You Young, Study Shows

Researchers at Harvard Medical School believe that a Mediterranean-style diet could help you live longer.

Dec 02, 2014 06:00 PM EST

Diabetes May Speed Up Mental Decline During Middle Age

There's no doubt that diabetes can increase the risk of certain weight-related health issues, heart disease and numerous other health conditions. Yet could it also speed up mental decline? A recent study published in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine found that the mind appears to age about fi...