Health & Medicine : Science World Report

Nov 07, 2014 05:31 PM EST

Stem Cells Hold 'Breakthrough' Potential In Fighting Parkinson's Disease

Scientists continue to excessively research the power of stem cells--undifferentiated biological tissue that can be specialized to produce more stem cells and potentially help various health problems. Now, researchers at Lund University in Sweden have found that these cells hold a remarkable potent...

Nov 07, 2014 05:19 PM EST

Poor Diet May Increase The Risk Of Mental Health Problems In Children

Poor diet isn't just responsible for increased weight gain. Recent findings published in the American Journal of Public Health show that for children in particular, poor diet can even lead to mental health issues.

Nov 07, 2014 05:12 PM EST

Lactose Intolerance May Lower Cancer Risk

Many lactose intolerant individuals may actually have a health advantage. Recent findings published in the British Journal of Cancer show how this medical issue may protect some against breast, lung and ovarian cancers.

Nov 07, 2014 05:02 PM EST

Sexual Organ Malformation: Here's Why Infertility Results

Recent findings published in Scientific Reports show how a single mutation in the beta-catenin gene can be responsible for infertility through abnormalities in the sexual organs--making sexual reproduction almost impossible.

Nov 07, 2014 04:16 PM EST

Here's How The Penis Evolved

Most of us aren't thinking about the evolution of the human anatomy or more specifically "private parts." Yet recent findings published in the journal Nature examine the evolution of the penis. Thanks to lizard limbs, the mystery is finally solved.

Nov 07, 2014 04:24 PM EST

New Drug Brings Hope For Liver Disease Patients

Liver disease remains a health issue that's often not discovered until the health issue has become more severe.

Nov 07, 2014 04:19 PM EST

Gut Bacteria May Prevent Weight Loss: Researchers Work On Transplanting Microbes

Could gut bacteria be preventing you from losing weight. Recent findings published in the journal Cell examine how this issue may be the culprit.

Nov 07, 2014 09:53 AM EST

Your Body Weight May be Caused by Heritable Gut Microbes

ientists have studied pairs of twins and have found that a little known, heritable bacterial family is more common in individuals with low body weight; the findings could have implications for treating those suffering from obesity.

Nov 07, 2014 12:56 AM EST

Nasal Spray Treatment May Help Migraines

Could a nasal spray help provide a new treatment option for those with mgiraines? Recent findings presented at the 2014 American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS) Annual Meeting and Exposition show a hopeful future.

Nov 06, 2014 07:19 PM EST

Are Non-Smokers At A Higher Risk Of Cancer Than Smokers?

Certain types of oral cancers may be more prominent in nonsmokers than smokers, according to recent findings in JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery.

Nov 06, 2014 07:06 PM EST

Non-Medical Treatments Can Be Effective For Weight Loss

Diet and exercise play an important role in staying healthy and losing weight, alike. However, sometimes, much of the process can also be mental. Recent findings published in JAMA.

Nov 06, 2014 11:55 AM EST

A Spoonful of Yogurt May Detect Colorectal Cancer

There may be a new technique in the fight against cancer-and it involves yogurt. A MIT professor has developed synthetic molecules from yogurt bacteria that, when introduced to the body, can find their way to tumors.