Health & Medicine : Science World Report

Oct 03, 2014 06:54 AM EDT

Discovery Could Prevent Childhood Brain Tumor

Recent findings published in the journal Developmental Cell show that the progression of medulloblastoma, the most common brain tumor found in children, could be prevented in some cases.

Oct 03, 2014 07:00 AM EDT

Invalidation During The Teenage Years Increases The Risk Of Self-Harm In Young People

The teenager years can be a particularly trying and difficult time in life. Now, recent findings show that invalidation from a family member or peers can potentially determine whether or not a teenager may hurt themselves, based on a new study conducted by researchers at Brown University and Butler ...

Oct 03, 2014 06:50 AM EDT

Osteoporosis Breast Cancer Could Help Relieve Breast Cancer Symptoms

Recent findings published in the journal Journal of the National Cancer Institute (JNCI) show that an osteoporosis drug could help to relieve breast cancer symptoms.

Oct 03, 2014 06:47 AM EDT

Newly Identified Biomarker Helps Predict Prostate Cancer

Researchers at the University of Texas have identified a biomarker known as the KLK3 gene that can predict which GS7 prostate cancer will turn into a more aggressive form of cancer in patients. The findings of the study are published in the journal of Clinical Cancer Research.

Oct 03, 2014 06:41 AM EDT

Mini Strokes Increase The Risk of PTSD

Recent findings published in the journal Stroke have shown that transient ischemic attack (TIA), also referred to as mini-stroke, can increase the risk of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Oct 03, 2014 06:37 AM EDT

Obese CRC Survivors At Higher Risk Of Returning Cancer

Obesity has been linked to a number of other health issues, according to numerous studies. Now, recent findings published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology show that colorectal cancer patients who are obese are at an increased risk of developing a second weight-related cancer, also.

Oct 02, 2014 12:06 AM EDT

Jealousy Increases The Risk of Dementia

Recent findings published in the journal Neurology show that jealousy may increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease.

Oct 02, 2014 12:21 AM EDT

Connection Between Steady Heart Rate And Chronic Stress

Recent findings published in the journal Stress show that a steady heartbeat could increase the risk of chronic stress.

Oct 01, 2014 04:40 PM EDT

Researchers Debate The Brain's Role In Fibromyalgia

The cause of fibromyalgia, a chronic pain syndrome that typically affects older individuals, is still relatively unknown. Yet now, recent findings published in the journal Brain Connectivity show that decreased connectivity between pain-related and sensorimotor brain areas could contribute to defici...

Oct 01, 2014 04:32 PM EDT

A Decreased Sense Of Smell Could Predict An Increased Risk Of Mortality In Older Individuals

The inability to detect certain smells may indicate an early sign of mortality in older individuals, according to recent findings published in the journal Plos One.

Oct 01, 2014 04:25 PM EDT

For Heart Attack Survivors, Support Systems Are Critical In Moving Forward

Social support can prove a critical tool for the survival of heart attack patients, according to recent findings published in the Journal of the American Heart Association.

Oct 01, 2014 04:20 PM EDT