Health & Medicine : Science World Report

Aug 18, 2014 10:24 AM EDT

Learn How the Brain Reorganizes Itself to Comprehend New Math Facts

A new study published in the journal Nature Neuroscience used brain-imaging to show how children learn basic math facts. Scientists found the hippocampus busy at work, processing memories that are critical to the transformation of comprehension.

Aug 18, 2014 09:39 AM EDT

Childhood Disabilities Have Increased by 21 Percent: Study Confirms

The number of children dealing with physical disabilities in the United States has declined by about 12 percent over the past decade. However, throughout the same time frame, the number of children dealing with neurodevelopmental or mental health problems has increased by nearly 21 percent.

Aug 18, 2014 03:27 AM EDT

Poorly Educated Adult Smokers at a Higher Risk of Stroke

Researchers have found that poorly educated adults face an elevated risk of stroke than those with higher education.

Aug 18, 2014 03:18 AM EDT

Excess Sodium Consumption Affects Global Health Adversely

A new study has found that excessive intake of sodium has a harmful effect on global health, claiming around 1.65 million lives every year.

Aug 18, 2014 04:15 AM EDT

Study Ties Anxiety Disorder to Increased Risk of Ulcer

A study reveals evidence of a strong association between anxiety disorders and the prevalence and incidence of ulcer.

Aug 18, 2014 06:32 AM EDT

Human Milk Fat Boosts Growth in Premature Infants, Study

Providing cream supplement, a byproduct of human milk fat, boosts growth in premature infants, a new study reveals.

Aug 18, 2014 05:22 AM EDT

High-Intensity Exercise Safe and Effective in Long-Term Heart Transplant Recipients

Vigorous exercise helps heart transplant patients keep their blood pressure levels in check better than moderate intensity exercise, a new study reveals.

Aug 18, 2014 05:55 AM EDT

Women Opt for Anti-Aging Medications to Treat Menopausal Symptoms

Women opt for hormonal treatments for menopausal symptoms from anti-aging clinicians, a new study reveals.

Aug 17, 2014 11:58 PM EDT

New Alopecia Drug Helps to Restore Damaged Hair Follicles

A new FDA-approved drug may be able to help restore hair follicles in patients suffering from alopecia--a balding condition, predominantly found in men. Findings revealed that the drug was successful in re-growing hair in a small sample of patients.

Aug 17, 2014 11:24 PM EDT

FDA Approves New MS Treatment: Plegridy

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new treatment for the illness known as Plegridy through Biogen Idec Inc (BIIB), a company that specializes in developing drugs for neuro-degenerative diseases, autoimmune diseases, and hemophilia.

Aug 17, 2014 10:16 PM EDT

Lungs for Organ Transplants Can Live Outside the Body With the Help of a New Machine

There's new hope for patients waiting in line to receive an organ. A machine created by researchers at the University of Michigan has been shown to successfully keep lungs alive for days after death, greatly extending transplant potential for those in need.

Aug 17, 2014 10:24 AM EDT