Health & Medicine : Science World Report

Sep 03, 2014 04:16 AM EDT

Regular Exercise Cuts the Risk of Heart Failure by 46 Percent

A team of researchers has found that increased sedentary lifestyle is not good for the heart as it ups the risk of heart failure.

Sep 03, 2014 04:31 AM EDT

Study Ties Sex Hormone Levels in Blood to Risk of Sudden Cardiac Arrest

A new study found that measuring levels of sex hormone in the blood helps identify which patients are more likely to suffer a sudden cardiac arrest.

Sep 03, 2014 03:01 AM EDT

Spinach Extract Boosts Weight Loss by Decreasing Cravings

A team of scientists has discovered that spinach extract helps boost weight loss by decreasing cravings.

Sep 03, 2014 05:15 AM EDT

Children, Adolescents Exposed to Antipsychotics are at an Increased Risk of Developing Diabetes

A new study has found that children and adolescents with a psychiatric disorder had a greater risk of developing diabetes if they were exposed to antipsychotics.

Sep 03, 2014 05:48 AM EDT

Melatonin Fails to Reduce Delirium in Elderly Patients Undergoing Acute Hip Surgery

Intake of melatonin supplements does not reduce delirium in older adults undergoing acute hip surgery, a study reveals.

Sep 03, 2014 06:32 AM EDT

Family History of Cardiovascular Disease Not Enough to Make People Follow Healthy Lifestyle

Family history of cardiovascular disease is not sufficient to boost people to follow a healthy lifestyle, a study reveals.

Sep 03, 2014 09:02 AM EDT

Many ER Patients Return Shortly After Their Emergency Visit: Flaw in the Medical System?

Many patients who have recently visited the emergency room (ER) will be heading back within a few days for fear that their symptoms might return, according to a restudy study published in the Annals of Emergency Medicine.

Sep 02, 2014 04:38 PM EDT

Do Diets Really Work? The Trick Is Sticking To It, New Study Reveals

Researchers found that a little patience and practice could be all it takes to shed the pounds.

Sep 02, 2014 04:09 PM EDT

The Prominence of Childhood Abuse and With It, Increased Risk of Obesity

Childhood abuse may increase the risk of adult obesity, according to recent findings.

Sep 02, 2014 03:46 PM EDT

Coffee Lovers, Beware: Consumption May Increase Prediabetes Risk

A recent study unfortunately brings more bad news for coffee lovers.

Sep 02, 2014 03:19 PM EDT

Certain Gene Variants Reveal Glaucoma Risk

Researchers have discovered six specific genetic variations that may be linked to glaucoma. Findings published in the journal Nature Genetics discuss how three separate studies reveal telltale variants of genes that also play a role in regulating cholesterol in cells and the age-related arterial dis...

Sep 03, 2014 08:58 AM EDT