Health & Medicine : Science World Report

Nov 18, 2014 11:52 PM EST

Shyness Can Increase Weight Issues In Children

Shyness can increase the risk of obesity, according to recent findings published in the American Journal of Public Health. Researchers at Emory University's Rollins School of Public Health found that children with lower social skills were significantly more likely to overindulge and less likely to p...

Nov 18, 2014 05:13 PM EST

Mice, Humans Carry Similar Genes But Express Them Differently

Recent findings published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) show that with similarities, many of the genes are expressed differently in humans versus mice. In fact, researchers analyzed 15 different genes that were expressed in both humans and mice.They discovered that ge...

Nov 18, 2014 05:46 PM EST

How Lung Cancer Is Treated Often Based On Insurance, Race And Medical Facilities

Unfortunately, not all patients receive the same medical care. Insurance, income and geographic locations can play a role in treatment and access to doctors.

Nov 18, 2014 05:23 PM EST

Could Bed Bugs Spread Chagas Disease In The U.S.?

Though Chagas disease was once just native to Latin America and South America, it has made it's way to the United States within the past few years. Now, new findings published in the American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene show that bed bugs could now be potential carriers as well.

Nov 18, 2014 11:29 AM EST

Could You Have Diabetes And Not Even Know It?

Could you have diabetes and not even know it? Research performed by researchers at the University of Veracrus (UV) in the east coast of Mexico found that the lifestyle choices of many young people between the ages of 17 and 24 put them at a greater risk for developing such diseases as diabetes melli...

Nov 18, 2014 11:02 AM EST

Hispanic Women With Multiple Live Births Face Increased Risk Of Heart Disease

A study on Hispanic women shows that some are more likely to develop heart disease after having multiple children, according to recent findings presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2014.

Nov 18, 2014 10:51 AM EST

Some Women Who Eat Soy Experience Fewer Hot Flashes

Want fewer hot flashes? Then soy may be the answer--at least for some women.

Nov 18, 2014 09:01 AM EST

A Chemical in Your Morning Coffee May Prevent Obesity-Related Diseases

There may be another reason to drink your morning cup of coffee. Scientists have found that a chemical compound commonly found in coffee may help prevent some of the damaging effects of obesity.

Nov 18, 2014 07:53 AM EST

Energy Drinks May Poison Young Children: Cardiac and Neurological Symptoms

Energy drinks have no place in a child's diet, according to a new study. More than 40 percent of reports about energy drinks to U.S. poison control centers involved children younger than six with some suffering serious cardiac and neurological symptoms.

Nov 18, 2014 06:53 AM EST

Engineers Print Flexible Electronic Circuits with a T-Shirt Printer

Imagine being able to print electronic circuits. It may not be as farfetched as you might think. Using a common t-shirt printer, scientists have successfully managed to print complex electronic circuits.

Nov 17, 2014 07:06 PM EST

Women's Fertility Linked to Natural Antioxidant

A women's fertility may be linked to the natural antioxidant selenium.

Nov 17, 2014 11:02 PM EST

Night Shifts Disrupt Circadian Rhythm; Increases The Risk Of Weight Gain

Recent findings published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) show that night shifts could be dangerous when it comes to weight gain.