Health & Medicine : Science World Report

Oct 11, 2014 05:16 AM EDT

Mothers Continue Nursing Their Older Children due to Health, Nutrition Benefits

For mothers who continue to breastfeed their children beyond the age of 1 consider their child's physical and social development to be more important than the advice of health care professionals, family and friends.

Oct 11, 2014 05:05 AM EDT

Lung Cancer Can Remain Dormant for 20 Years

A new U.K. study reveals that lung cancer can remain inactive for almost 20 years before suddenly appearing as an aggressive form of the disease.

Oct 11, 2014 04:54 AM EDT

Exposure to Cold Climate Boosts Weight Loss, Study

A team of researchers has discovered that exposure to cold temperatures facilitates weight loss.

Oct 11, 2014 04:32 AM EDT

New Drug Akynzeo Gets FDA Approval to Treat Nausea, Vomiting Linked with Chemotherapy

The U.S. FDA panel gave a nod to a new drug, Akynzeo, to treat nausea and vomiting linked with chemotherapy.

Oct 11, 2014 04:29 AM EDT

New Study Reveals Effect of Smoking Cannabis on Creativity

A latest study challenges the popular belief that smoking cannabis makes them more creative by stating that the illicit drug, in fact, hinders creativity.

Oct 10, 2014 09:52 PM EDT

Drinking Decaffeinated Coffee Could Boost Liver Health

Recent findings published in the journal Hepatology reveal that drinking decaffeinated coffee could protect your liver.

Oct 11, 2014 09:43 PM EDT

In-Home Visits Help Reduce Drug Use And Depression In Pregnant Teens

Recent findings published in the American Journal of Psychiatry show that intensive parenting and health education provided in the homes of pregnant American Indian teens helped to reduce illegal drug use among mothers, along with depression and behavioral problems, overall.

Oct 11, 2014 09:25 PM EDT

Increased Cholesterol And Triglycerides May Increase The Risk Of Prostate Cancer Recurrence

Recent findings published in the journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention have shown that elevated levels of cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood of those who underwent surgery for prostate cancer can increase the risk of disease recurrence.

Oct 11, 2014 03:27 PM EDT

Colon Cancer May Cause Hormone Loss

Recent findings published in the journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention has found that human colon cells may become cancerous when they lose their ability to maintain the normal amount of hormone. Researchers found that the hormone guanylin could prevent the development of cancer when ...

Oct 10, 2014 10:36 PM EDT

Fried Food During Pregnancy Increases The Risk Of Gestational Diabetes

An expectant mother can influence her future child's health if she's eating unhealthy foods. Fried foods, which can contribute to the risk of obesity, high cholesterol, high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease, could also increase the risk of gestational diabetes, according to the findings fro...

Oct 10, 2014 10:10 PM EDT

Obesity Can Drastically Age The Liver

Obesity can cause a host of health issues, ranging from cardiovascular problems to type 2 diabetes and more. Now, recent findings published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science (PNAS) also reveal that it can drastically age your liver.

Oct 10, 2014 10:04 PM EDT

Dietary Supplements Made With Untested Stimulants

A new type of workout supplement could be dangerous, according to recent FDA findings. Researchers discovered an untested stimulated used in some dietary supplements, according to recent findings published in the journal Drug Testing and Analysis.