Health & Medicine : Science World Report

Sep 12, 2014 04:10 AM EDT

Anti-Inflammatory Drugs May Lower the Risk of Blood Vessel Disease in Diabetics

A new study proposes that anti-inflammatory drugs might help reduce the risk of blood vessel disease in diabetes patients.

Sep 12, 2014 03:08 AM EDT

Study Links High Physical Activity Levels to Enhanced Academic Performance in Boys

A team of Finnish researchers provide evidence that high levels of physical activity is linked to enhanced academic performance in the first three school years, especially among boys.

Sep 12, 2014 06:58 AM EDT

Bullied Children More Likely to Suffer from Night Terrors

Children who are bullied at a young age may be at an increased risk of having frequent nightmares, bouts of night terrors or even sleepwalking.

Sep 11, 2014 04:30 PM EDT

Small Amounts Of Fish Help Prevent Chronic Hearing Loss

Previous studies have boasted the benefits of eating fish. Not only is the food high in protein and amino acids, but many can help you feel full longer and help with weight loss if combined in the right diet.

Sep 11, 2014 03:23 PM EDT

Antibiotic Use In Many Hospitals Is Becoming Dangerous

Previous studies have warned of the dangers about overprescribing antibiotics. Not only can this result in antibiotic resistance, but it can also promote the spread of other serious infections in communities of otherwise healthy people.

Sep 11, 2014 03:01 PM EDT

Rare Blood Type Linked to Memory Loss, Study Finds

Our blood type can certainly affect receiving and giving organs. However, recent findings published in the journal Neurology show that people with blood type AB are also more likely to develop memory issues later in life.

Sep 11, 2014 02:12 PM EDT

'Fat Shaming' Will Not Solve the Weight Loss Epidemic

Discrimination against overweight or obese individuals will not increase their chances of weight loss. Quite the contrary. In fact, it is likely to carry the opposite effect, according to recent findings published in the journal Obesity.

Sep 12, 2014 07:47 AM EDT

Women Who Eat Fish May be at a Lower Risk of Hearing Loss

Do you like fish? You may want to eat more of it, according to a new study. Scientists have found that two or more servings of fish per week was associated with a lower risk of hearing loss in women.

Sep 11, 2014 01:42 PM EDT

FDA Approves New Weight Loss Drug

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved another weight loss drug, known as Orexigen Therapeutic's Contrave. The product will be used to help obese individuals dealing with chronic weight issues. However, patients approved to use it must have at least one health condition, including hypert...

Sep 11, 2014 07:13 AM EDT

People with AB Blood Type Face Higher Risk of Memory Problems in Later Life, Study

Researchers of a new study have provided evidence that the blood type of people greatly influences their memory in later years.

Sep 11, 2014 06:19 AM EDT

Consumption of Fish Tied to Lower Risk of Hearing Loss in Females

A new research shows a strong association between consumption of fish and reduced risk of hearing loss in women.

Sep 11, 2014 05:47 AM EDT

Working During Depression Offers Positive Health Benefits to Employees

A new study has found that employees battling with depression can manage their illness better by attending work rather than taking a sick leave from work.