Health & Medicine : Science World Report

Oct 22, 2014 02:44 PM EDT

Green Tea Helps Keep Blood Pressure Down, Study Shows

Numerous studies have boasted the benefits of drinking yea; here's why it's so good for you!

Oct 26, 2014 03:17 PM EDT

New Survey Reveals What Americans Fear the Most

What exactly do Americans fear most? That's a good question. Scientists have created the first comprehensive nationwide study to find out what strikes the most fear into the hearts of Americans.

Oct 26, 2014 03:18 PM EDT

Faulty Self-Reporting of Your Diet May Impact Nutrition Recommendations

Scientists have found that faulty self-reporting of the food you eat could lead to incorrect conclusions about whether or not you're meeting dietary recommendations for certain essential nutrients.

Oct 22, 2014 09:16 AM EDT

How Your Troubled Marriage May Cause You to Gain Weight

Marriage troubles and depression could be contributing to the risk of obesity. Scientists have found that these factors can alter how the body processes high-fat foods and can cause adults to gain weight.

Oct 22, 2014 08:11 AM EDT

Tarantula Toxin Sheds Light on Electrical Activity in Neurons and Other Cells

Scientists are using an unusual compound to get a closer look at the electrical activity in neurons and other cells: tarantula toxin.

Oct 22, 2014 07:39 AM EDT

Exposure to Aluminum May Decrease a Man's Fertility

Could aluminum impact a man's fertility? That may be the case. Scientists have found that human exposure to aluminum may be a significant factor in falling sperm counts and reduced male fertility.

Oct 22, 2014 01:00 AM EDT

Health And Advancing Technology: IPads Help Test For Glaucoma

With today's technological advances, new devices prove to be both a blessing and a curse. Recent findings presented at the 118th annual meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology revealed that iPads could actually serve as an effective tool in testing for glaucoma-the second leading cause of b...

Oct 21, 2014 11:21 PM EDT

Rest Your Mind: Relaxation Helps Learning In The Future

In spite of the hustle and bustle of school or the work environment, scientists reiterate the importance of taking time to relax and reflect for full mental capacity.

Oct 21, 2014 11:16 PM EDT

Things Do Get Better: Study Reveals Depressed Individuals Look To The Future For Hope

Statistics show that approximately 14.8 million American adults suffer from a major depressive disorder.

Oct 21, 2014 11:02 PM EDT

Binge Drinking Among Young Men Increases Risk Of Hypertension

Young men who frequently binge drink are at a high risk of developing hypertension, according to recent findings presented at the ASN Kidney Week 2014 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia.

Oct 21, 2014 01:10 PM EDT

Genetic Variant Shows Lower Breast Cancer Risk In Latinas

Latina women may be at a lower risk of breast cancer, according to recent findings published in the journal Nature Communications.

Oct 21, 2014 01:24 PM EDT

Thanks To Science, This Once Paralyzed Man Is Walking, Again

Is it possible to walk after dealing with a spinal injury? Scientists say yes, following a groundbreaking cell transplant surgery that helped Darek Fidyka, 40, regain this ability.