Health & Medicine : Science World Report

Oct 09, 2014 02:40 AM EDT

Teenage Girls Battle With Higher Amounts Of Stress Than Boys

The teenage years can be a time of constant struggle and confusion. Now, recent findings published in Clinical Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science, show that girls are more likely than boys to deal with increased rates of depressive symptoms and troubled tim...

Oct 08, 2014 10:18 AM EDT

Near-Death Experiences Unraveled in World's Largest Study of Human Consciousness

After a four-year international study of 2,060 cardiac arrest cases, they've found that the themes relating to the experience of death are far broader than what has been understood so far, or what has been described as so-called near-death experiences.

Oct 09, 2014 02:38 AM EDT

Sleep And Fitness: Lack Of Adequate Rest Shows Declining Exercise

Researchers at the University of Georgia have discovered a link between physical activity and the ability to get a good night's rest. Declining physical fitness could actually be linked to the inability sleep.

Oct 08, 2014 08:44 AM EDT

Educational Achievement is Heritable: How Genetics Influence Our Learning

Could education be heritable? New research has found that the high heritability of exam grades actually reflects many genetically influenced traits such as personality, behavior problems and self-efficacy--not just intelligence.

Oct 08, 2014 08:21 AM EDT

World's First Baby Born After Uterus Transplantation

It's a huge step forward when it comes to fertility treatments. A woman who underwent uterus transplantation just delivered a healthy and normally developed baby boy.

Oct 09, 2014 02:36 AM EDT

Probiotic Yogurt Helps Protect Against Heavy Metal Poisoning In Pregnant Women And Children

Numerous studies have discussed the benefits of probiotics, oftentimes sourced from yogurt. Now, recent findings published in the journal mBio show that they could help to protect children and pregnant women against heavy metal poisoning.

Oct 08, 2014 07:47 AM EDT

Coffee Drinking May be in Your Genes: Six New Genetic Variants Discovered

Do you like coffee? Then it may be due to your genes. Scientists have found six new genetic variants associated with habitual coffee drinking.

Oct 08, 2014 03:14 AM EDT

Early Toilet Training Tied to Increased Risk of Developing Daytime Wetting Problems

A team of researchers has found that children who are given early toilet training are at a three-fold increased risk of developing daytime wetting problems later.

Oct 08, 2014 03:42 AM EDT

Tobacco Use Tied to Viral Infections That Trigger Oral Cancers

A latest study reveals a significant link between use of tobacco and infection with oral papillomavirus type 16 (HPV16).

Oct 08, 2014 02:51 AM EDT

Sugar Intake Tied to Memory Problems in Adolescent Rats

An animal study suggests that adolescents were at an increased risk of suffering from the detrimental health effects of sugar-sweetened beverages.

Oct 08, 2014 12:25 AM EDT

Rare Lymph Cancer Seen In Women With Breast Implants

Findings published in the Journal Mutation Research show that women with breast implants could be at an increased risk for lymph cancer.

Oct 08, 2014 12:30 AM EDT

Sandwiches May Be To Blame For Some Americans Excessively High Sodium Intake

Many Americans consume too much salt, but just where are they getting it from? Of course, unhealthy snacks can be to blame. Yet an all-too common favorite is also a likely culprit: the sandwich.