Health & Medicine : Science World Report

Aug 26, 2014 12:06 PM EDT

Married Couples Who Smoke Marijuana are Less Likely to Encounter Domestic Violence

Scientists have found that the more often that couples smoked marijuana, the less likely they were to engage in domestic violence.

Aug 26, 2014 10:32 AM EDT

Scientists Analyze Some of the Fastest Human Sprinters in the World: The Key to Speed

It turns out that the secret to super speeds lies in the distinct limb dynamics that sprinters use to elevate ground forces upon foot-ground impact.

Aug 26, 2014 12:07 PM EDT

Nintendo Wii Balance Boards Help MS Patients Stay Steady

Researchers have found that an exercise component of the popular Nintendo Wii video game could help some patients to live a more normal life. By rewiring brain function, MS patients were able to build up strength by simply playing the video game.

Aug 26, 2014 09:27 AM EDT

Fiber-Based Ingredient May Cause People to Eat Less During Meals

Want to eat less? Have some fiber. Scientists have found that a fiber-based dietary ingredient makes people feel less hungry and consume less food, which could be a way to help combat obesity in the future.

Aug 26, 2014 09:47 AM EDT

Low Dose Aspirin May Reduce Blood Clot Risk Associated with VTE

Recent findings have revealed that taking a daily amount of aspirin could help prevent venous thromboembolism (VTE) in some individuals--a condition in which blood clots break off and travel to the lungs, blocking the arteries.

Aug 26, 2014 09:29 AM EDT

Get Moving and Protect Your Mind! Exercise Stimulates More than Just the Heart

Of course we know that exercise is essential for our physical well-being. But did you know cardiovascular exercise can also keep the brain sharp as we age?

Aug 26, 2014 02:50 AM EDT