Health & Medicine : Science World Report

Sep 24, 2014 05:45 PM EDT

Most Breast Cancer Patients At Peace With Removal Decision

Statistics show that many women with cancer in one breast are now making the decision to also have the other breast removed. Are they regretful about their decision?

Sep 24, 2014 03:03 PM EDT

Rate Of Diabetes Leveling Off In Some Groups

Recent findings published in the Journal of the American Medical Association suggest that the rate of type 2 diabetes appears to be leveling off.

Sep 24, 2014 02:40 PM EDT

Newly Discovered Gene Mutation Responsible For Aplastic Anemia

Australian scientists have identified a gene mutation that causes aplastic anemia--a serious blood disorder in which the bone marrow fails to produce normal amounts of blood cells.

Sep 24, 2014 09:31 AM EDT

New Brain Cells Grow in Songbirds Each Year: Neuron Growth Investigated

You may think that dying brain cells are a bad thing but for birds, it's a natural part of their yearly cycle. Now, scientists have found out how neuron growth in these birds begins anew each spring.

Sep 24, 2014 02:32 PM EDT

Scientists Create 'Designer Proteins' In Fight Against Alzheimer's Disease, Cancer

Researchers at the University of Leicester have reported a breakthrough in techniques for developing new drugs against health issues such as cancer and Alzheimer's.

Sep 24, 2014 02:14 PM EDT

What Are States Role In Regulating Dietary Supplements?

Recent findings published in the Journal of Public Health Management & Practice discuss the oftentimes lax regulation on dietary supplements that can lead to severe health issues, sometimes including death.

Sep 24, 2014 02:06 PM EDT

Drug Users' Opinions Of Genetic Testing When Looking At Addiction

As medical science continues to grow by leaps and bounds, findings show that emerging technologies can potentially reveal an individual's susceptibility to addiction and substance abuse, partially determined early on via certain genetic variants.

Sep 24, 2014 07:25 AM EDT

Study Links Group Nature Walks to Improved Mental Health

A latest study ties group nature walks to lower depression and enhanced well-being.

Sep 24, 2014 07:17 AM EDT

FDA Allows Marketing of Direct Blood Test to Identify 5 Yeast Pathogens

The FDA panel has approved the marketing of the first direct blood test to detect the five yeast pathogens that trigger bloodstream infections.

Sep 24, 2014 06:56 AM EDT

Don't Drink Bottled Water Left in Warm Temperatures for a Long time!

A team of researchers at the University of Florida warns Americans to avoid drinking bottled water that has been left in warm temperature for a long time.

Sep 24, 2014 04:18 AM EDT