Health & Medicine : Science World Report

Nov 26, 2014 07:15 PM EST

Pelvic Prolapse Lower In Women Who Have Their Ovaries Removed

Sometimes women may need to undergo a hysterectomy. It can help to lower the risk of pelvic organ prolapse, which is oftentimes seen during menopause. Recent findings published in the journal Menopause examine contradictions of the traditional belief that removing ovaries at hysterectomy boosts a wo...

Nov 26, 2014 04:50 PM EST

Diagnosing Hearing Problems Early Help Prevent Learning Issues

Identifying hearing problems early on can save a child's life when it comes to learning. Recent findings published in the journal Archives of Disease in Childhood show that diagnosing deafness by as early as nine months can help to dramatically better potential reading problems.

Nov 26, 2014 03:36 PM EST

Breast Asymmetry Can Cause Mental Health Issues In Young Women

Findings published in the journal Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery reveal that many are often insecure about asymmetrical or overlarge breasts, suffering from poor mental and emotional health due to the problem.

Nov 26, 2014 08:24 AM EST

New Theory Links Mother's Lifestyle to Childhood Obesity

Child obesity is still a growing problem, and scientists are continually looking for factors that exacerbate the issue. Now, researchers have come up with a new theory that links mothers to child obesity.

Nov 26, 2014 07:53 AM EST

Newly Discovered Gene Reduces the Risk of Stroke in Young Adults

It turns out that there's a gene that can protect people against one of the major causes of stroke in young and middle-aged adults. Scientists have discovered a gene that could potentially hold the key to new treatments.

Nov 26, 2014 07:08 AM EST

Parasites Use a Trojan Horse to Infiltrate Host Cells with Harmful DNA

Parasites have a few different ways to get around a body's immune system. But did you know that they use a Trojan horse tactic?

Nov 25, 2014 10:24 PM EST

Children With Eye Cancer Suffer Fewer Cognitive Eye Problems As Adults

Children who've survived childhood eye cancer have little risk of developing cognitive or social problems, according to recent findings published in the journal CANCER.

Nov 25, 2014 05:20 PM EST

Daily Yogurt Consumption Linked To Decreased Risk Of Diabetes

Recent findings published in the journal BMC Medicine show that regular yogurt consumption may be tied to a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

Nov 25, 2014 04:56 PM EST

Treating Sleep Apnea Could Help Treat Depression

Treating sleep apnea could also help treat depression according to recent findings published in the journal PLOS ONE.

Nov 25, 2014 11:54 AM EST

Testosterone Surge in Athletes isn't Tied to Winning a Race

It turns out that a higher surge of testosterone in athletes isn't tied to winning. In fact, researchers believe that it's more about competing than actual winning.

Nov 25, 2014 08:10 AM EST

Babies Remember the Good Times and Not the Bad: Memory in Children

How much do babies remember? That's a good question. Parents who spend their time talking with and playing with their five-month-old babies may wonder whether they remember any of it the next day. It turns out that they do.

Nov 24, 2014 04:20 PM EST