Health & Medicine : Science World Report

Nov 21, 2014 04:59 PM EST

Lots Of People Drink But Most Aren't Alcoholics

Many people might like to indulge in a drink once in a while. Yet recent findings published in the CDC's Preventing Chronic Disease show that those who drink excessively or binge drink alcohol are unlikely to binge drink or become alcoholics.

Nov 21, 2014 04:39 PM EST

A Polio-Free Africa Is Coming: CDC Report

A recent report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that Africa could indeed be polio free. Researchers found that with the help of vaccination efforts in Nigeria, health officials have found that there have been no confirmed cases of polio in Africa since August.

Nov 21, 2014 10:28 AM EST

Nearly 20 Percent Of Americans Dealt With Mental Health Issues Last Year

Mental illness can be particularly difficult to diagnoses and isn't always as clear to treat as other medical illness. Furthermore, some of these issues are still not receiving the proper support and understanding from facilities throughout the United States, as well as many places around the world....

Nov 21, 2014 08:42 AM EST

Scientists Discover Why Some People May be Immune to HIV-1

HIV-1 rapidly sickens some individuals, but struggles to gain a foothold in others. Now, scientists may have an explanation as to why that is.

Nov 21, 2014 12:17 AM EST

Sodium May Help Premature Babies In Early Stages

Could sodium help premature babies thrive? Recent findings published in the Journal of Parenteral & Eteral Nutrition found that infants given sodium supplementation typically gained more weight than those who did not receive the same help early on.

Nov 20, 2014 11:50 PM EST

Obesity Costing The World Up To $2 Trillion

A new report shows that obesity levels are continuing to soar. Researchers from the McKinsey Global Institute found that close to 30 percent of the world's population, or about 2 billion people worldwide are overweight or obese, costing more than $2 trillion in medical bills and other costs; that's ...

Nov 20, 2014 11:31 PM EST

New Powerful Narcotic Approved By The FDA

Though the FDA has been working on making it more difficult for many to obtain painkillers, a decision made Thursday examines the approval of a new narcotic--hydrocone bitartrate, otherwise known as Vidcodin.

Nov 20, 2014 10:41 PM EST

Run As Part Of Your Routine: It Helps Keep You Young

Researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder and Humboldt State University discovered that senior citizens who run several times a week to keep up with their physical fitness routine can keep their fitness goals on track.

Nov 20, 2014 08:50 PM EST

Could Coffee Treat Cocaine Addiction?

Could coffee help ease the symptoms of cocaine addiction? Recent findings published in the Journal of Caffeine Research: The International Multidisciplinary Journal of Caffeine Science show that this stimulant could bring hope. In fact, some experts even believe that cocaine's ability to disrupt a w...

Nov 22, 2014 10:25 AM EST

Where Imagination Flows in the Human Brain

Scientists may have tracked down the section of the brain responsible for imagination. They've charted the electrical activity in the brains of people who alternately imagined scenes or watched videos.

Nov 20, 2014 05:28 PM EST

3-D Heart Model Could Help Surgeons Detect Health Issues

Could a 3-D model of the heart be the guide to treating dangerous heart disorders? Research presented by the American Heart Association have found that this may provide a more efficient way for planning to treat certain heart abnormalities than taking invasive X-rays, ultrasounds or MRIs.

Nov 20, 2014 09:19 PM EST

Job Stress Affects Men And Women Differently

A stressful day at work or job alone is enough to really get to someone in general. Yet now, recent findings published in the Journal of Health and Social Behavior show that men and women's mental health are likely to be affected very differently when it comes to stress. Researchers at the Universi...