Health & Medicine : Science World Report

Nov 05, 2014 07:02 AM EST

New Genetic Markers for Alcoholism Recovery Discovered

There may be a new method to help those recovering from alcoholism. Scientists have discovered genetic markers that may help identify individuals who could benefit from the alcoholism treatment drug, acamprosate.

Nov 05, 2014 01:22 AM EST

Maternal Obesity Increases CAKUT Risk

Obese pregnant women are more likely to give birth to children with congenital kidney or urinary tract abnormalities.

Nov 05, 2014 12:54 AM EST

Study Shows That Autism Awareness Responsible For Higher Number Of Diagnosed Cases

As more awareness surfaces around Autism, a behavioral health issue marked by certain antisocial behaviors, more have been diagnosed with the medial problem throughout the world. As various stories have noted a spike in the issue over the years, many belief this is primarily due to increased awarene...

Nov 04, 2014 05:12 PM EST

Sad Music Helps Lift The Spirit: Melancholy Tunes Evoke Imagination

Research shows that Elton John may have been right; sad songs really do say a lot, and particularly when we're feeling unhappy but looking to lighten up.

Nov 04, 2014 01:52 PM EST

New DNA Test May Reveal What Snake Bit a Victim

Scientists may have found a way to identify exactly what type of snake has bitten a victim. They've developed a DNA test that could save lives in countries where snakebites can be deadly.

Nov 04, 2014 01:21 PM EST

'Life Purpose' Helps Reduce Health Care Costs

Recent findings published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) show that having a definite purpose in life can help propel individuals into properly taking care of their health--and potentially saving giant healthcare costs.

Nov 04, 2014 12:22 PM EST

Resveratrol May Disrupt Full Exercise Potential

Red wine has been held by many health officials as an excellent ingredient for an active lifestyle. Yet now, recent findings published in the journal Applied Physiology, Nutrition and Metabolism reveal that the compound Resveratrol (RSV) may actually hinder some of the beneficial effects of exercise...

Nov 04, 2014 01:04 PM EST

Long-Term Shift Work Hurts Your Brain

Previous studies have looked at the dangers of shift work. Furthermore, working for longer periods of time have been linked to chronically reduced cognition. Now, recent findings published in the British Medical Journal show that work like this over a period of 10 years or more can greatly harm cogn...

Nov 04, 2014 11:40 AM EST

Scientists Discover A Link Between Food Allergy Development And Skin Exposure

Food proteins can trigger food allergies when they come in contact with inflamed skin, according to recent findings published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation. Researchers found in particular that skin sensitization, gastrointestinal inflammation and food allergies share a common link.

Nov 04, 2014 01:57 AM EST

Depression Ages You: Shorter Telomeres Compromise The Immune System

Depression, stress and anxiety can wreak havoc on one individual alone-both mentally and physically. Yet it can also indirectly affect others around them, as well. Now, recent findings published in the journal Molecular Psychiatry reveal that women who are more prone to depression are more likely to...

Nov 04, 2014 01:00 AM EST

Weight-Loss Surgery Helps Decrease The Risk Of Type 2 Diabetes

Though weight-loss surgeries can be risky, recent findings published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology reveal that this can dramatically reduce the risk of high blood pressure and high cholesterol, along with type 2 diabetes.

Nov 04, 2014 12:57 AM EST

Researchers Discover Protective Antibodies

Recent findings published in the journal Nature show that a rather weak antibody that was previously thought to be a poor choice in fighting infection may actually play a key role in helping keep immune responses in "fighting" condition.