Health & Medicine : Science World Report

Sep 19, 2014 03:57 AM EDT

Children of College-Educated Parents Eat More Veggies During School Week

Parents' education level and their socio-economic status determine the eating habits and healthy nutritional choices of the children, but researchers of a study say this is still not enough.

Sep 19, 2014 06:43 AM EDT

Pupil Size Reveals Reliability of Decisions, Study

A new study reveals that the size of the pupil helps predict the precision with which people make decisions.

Sep 19, 2014 05:35 AM EDT

Two-Fold Increase in Gun Deaths Among African-Americans in U.S.

A two-fold increase in the percentage of gun deaths has been reported among African-Americans as compared to that of whites in the United States.

Sep 19, 2014 06:30 AM EDT

Exercise Boosts Tumor-fighting Ability of Chemotherapy

Cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy might benefit from adhering to a regular exercise schedule, a new study has found.

Sep 18, 2014 06:02 PM EDT

College-Educated People Choose Healthier Dietary Habits

Children who are college educated are more likely to pick healthier food choices, according to recent findings published in the journal Public Health Nutrition.

Sep 18, 2014 05:20 PM EDT

Make A Flu Shot A Priority, Expectant Mothers!

Expectant mothers should make getting a flu shot a top priority.

Sep 18, 2014 05:11 PM EDT

Just One Dose Of Antidepressants Changes Brain Connectivity

Contrary to previous findings, a new study published in the journal Current Biology notes that a single dose of an antidepressant can create changes in the brain within just a few hours.

Sep 18, 2014 12:49 PM EDT

Facial Paralysis Reveals Misunderstandings With Symptoms of The Disability

Research shows that a blank stare may mean more than distant thoughts. Lack of facial expressions could actually be a sign of unhappiness.

Sep 18, 2014 12:39 PM EDT

PTSD May Increase The Risk of Food Addiction

Researchers have found that post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may increase the risk of food addiction.

Sep 18, 2014 11:22 AM EDT

Artificial Sweeteners May Cause Gut Bacteria to Change: Glucose Intolerance Isn't So Sweet

Artificial sweeteners have long puzzled scientists. While they're supposedly non-caloric, they don't seem to assist in weight loss. Now, researchers may have an explanation.

Sep 18, 2014 12:31 PM EDT