Health & Medicine : Science World Report

Sep 15, 2014 12:41 AM EDT

Protein May Be Key to Lowering Blood Pressure

A high protein diet may be key to reducing blood pressure levels, according to recent findings published in the American Journal of Hypertension.

Sep 15, 2014 12:37 AM EDT

Bullied Victims At Increased Risk Of Sleep Walking

Now recent findings published in the journal Pediatrics reveal that among the other health concerns for bullied victims, including mental, emotional and physical trauma, those affected are more likely to have issues with sleep walking and suffer from nightmares.

Sep 15, 2014 12:22 AM EDT

Are Journalists Addicted to Coffee?

Everybody loves a nice cup of coffee first thing in the morning. However, some like it a bit more than others.

Sep 15, 2014 06:49 AM EDT

FDA Okays New Weight-Management Drug Contrave

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration gave a green signal to a new drug 'Contrave' for the treatment of weight management.

Sep 15, 2014 02:20 AM EDT

Missing One of the Nine Types of Care Can be Fatal for Heart Attack Patients

A team of researchers has found that heart attack patients face an increased risk of death even if they miss one of the nine types of care.

Sep 15, 2014 05:47 AM EDT

Walking or Cycling to Work Boosts Wellbeing

Switching from driving to walking or cycling to office can boost one's wellbeing, reveals a new study.

Sep 13, 2014 08:40 AM EDT

Babies Born in Winter Start Crawling Earlier, Study

The season of birth significantly influences a baby's motor development, states a new study.

Sep 13, 2014 08:29 AM EDT

Meditation Effective in Reducing Migraines, Study

Meditation can help reducing Migraines, a new study reveals.

Sep 13, 2014 07:30 AM EDT

Small Stressors Can Also Negatively Harm Men's Health

A new study concludes that older men leading highly stressed lives are more likely to die earlier than their peers.

Sep 13, 2014 06:19 AM EDT

Having a Mentor at a Young Age Boosts Career Success

Researchers from the North Carolina State University have found that young adults who have had mentors are more likely to have a financially sound and personally rewarding career.

Sep 13, 2014 05:05 AM EDT

Older Adults Who Have Had Serious Falls Display Symptoms of PTSD

Many older adults might develop post-traumatic stress disorder after experiencing a serious fall.

Sep 13, 2014 03:12 AM EDT

PTSD and Respiratory Illness Long-Term Problem Among 9/11 Responders

A team of researchers has found that even years after the attack, most of the 9/11 World Trade Centre responders continue to experience symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder and respiratory illness.