Health & Medicine : Science World Report

Aug 06, 2014 09:06 AM EDT

Obese Grizzly Bears Shed Light on Diabetes Research

Grizzly bears are offering some surprising insights into diabetes research.

Aug 06, 2014 07:19 AM EDT

Developing Healthy Eating Habits Early in Life Helps Prevent Onset of Diseases

Encouraging the intake of a healthy diet right from infancy is crucial to ward off childhood obesity and the onset of chronic disease.

Aug 05, 2014 09:37 PM EDT

Short Intervention Treatments for Drug Abuse Prove Ineffective, Study Says

The use of illicit drugs is inked to many preventable deaths each year. Statistics show that illegal drug use or abuse of prescription drugs were to blame for a 118 percent increase of deaths since 1992 in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Aug 06, 2014 02:52 AM EDT

High Perchlorate Level in Mothers Negatively Affects IQ of Unborn Children

Researchers have found that high levels of common chemical 'perchlorate' can have detrimental effects on the IQ of unborn children.

Aug 06, 2014 06:58 AM EDT

Marital Tension Can Harm Parent's Bond With Child

Marital tension between couples affects their bond with children, a new study reveals.

Aug 06, 2014 06:09 AM EDT

Intake of Dietary Pulses Helps in Managing Weight

One serving of dietary pulses increases fullness, eventually leading to better weight management and weight loss, a new study reveals.

Aug 06, 2014 04:13 AM EDT

Daily Intake of Pistachios Lowers Vascular Response to Stress in Type-2 Diabetics

People with type-2 diabetes can lower body's response to stress of everyday life by consuming pistachios on a daily basis.

Aug 05, 2014 01:53 PM EDT

Poor Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes More Likely to Require Amputation for this Health Issue

A new study published in the journal Health Affairs found that poor individuals suffering from type 2 diabetes were more likely to deal with the loss of a limb. Healthcare expenses can be too much for those who do not make an adequate means, and may increase their risk for amputation.

Aug 05, 2014 01:18 PM EDT

The Life Expectancy Gap is Shrinking, Yet Racial Discrepancies Still Remain Throughout the U.S.

Many factors will essentially determine the longevity of individuals around the globe. Now, a recent study published in the journal Health Affairs picks apart racial discrepancies that have been considerably reduced but still remain widely varied throughout parts of the country.

Aug 05, 2014 10:28 AM EDT

Children with Autism may be at an Increased Risk for Gastrointestinal Issues

Children with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are more likely to deal with gastrointestinal issues, than non-ASD children, according to recent findings published in the journal Pediatrics.

Aug 05, 2014 09:47 AM EDT

High-Acidity Drinks Cause Permanent Damage to Young Mouths

A sip or two of soda for young children carry some serious health consequences for their teeth. A new study conducted by dental researchers at the University of Adelaide found that high acidity drinks--including sodas, fruit juice, sports drinks and other beverages--form a "triple-threat" of permane...

Aug 05, 2014 09:20 AM EDT

Science Explains Why Our Tendons Break Down with Age

Could certain protein differences in our tendons explain why this tissue breaks down over the years? A new study published in the journal Biological Chemistry examines tendon structure in horses, which are similar to those found in humans as both mammals face common injuries as they age.