Health & Medicine : Science World Report

Aug 03, 2014 11:14 PM EDT

Love Spicy Food? Here are 3 Reasons to Eat it More

Check out three reasons why people should eat more spicy foods.

Aug 02, 2014 07:04 AM EDT

Excessive Sleepiness Caused by Learning, Attention and School Problems

Children with learning, attention and behavior problems may be battling excessive daytime sleepiness, despite having sufficient sleep at night, a new study reveals.

Aug 02, 2014 05:51 AM EDT

Southern-Style Diet Tied to Increased Mortality Risk For Kidney Disease Patients

A new finding reveals that consuming southern-style diet increases mortality risk by 50 percent for those suffering from kidney disease.

Aug 02, 2014 04:41 AM EDT

FDA Approves Striverdi Respimat to Treat Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

The FDA approved a new inhalation spray called Striverdi Respimat to treat patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Aug 02, 2014 04:13 AM EDT

Stress During Pregnancy Increases Offspring's Risk of Asthma

A new study has found that maternal stress during pregnancy is associated with increased risk of asthma in their offspring.

Aug 02, 2014 03:07 AM EDT

FDA Approves New Drug Jardiance to Treat Type-2 Diabetics

The FDA panel has voted for a new drug Jardiance to treat adults with type-2 diabetes.

Aug 01, 2014 03:42 PM EDT

Write What You Feel: Breast Cancer Survivors Emotionally Heal with Expressive Journaling

For many breast cancer survivors, dealing with the fears and emotions from the diagnosis, treatment and recovery process can help them cope.

Aug 01, 2014 03:15 PM EDT

Johnson & Johnson Recalls Uterine Surgery Tool

On Wednesday, Johnson & Johnson announced a recall for uterine surgery tools because they could increase the risk of undetected cancer.

Aug 01, 2014 02:20 PM EDT

Obese Doberman on the Road to Recovery: Animals Suffer from Symptoms of Depression, Too

Previous studies have found that obese individuals may also be more likely to be depressed. As it stands, currently 35 percent of American adults are obese according to 2012 statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): a number that is expected to climb to 50 percent by 2030...

Aug 01, 2014 12:20 PM EDT

August is Breastfeeding Awareness Month: Why is it Healthier?

August is breastfeeding awareness month. New moms looking to provide healthy nourishment for their baby may turn to breastfeeding as a wholesome option to feed their child. Unfortunately, this may not always be a choice for some mothers, and many who do choose to breastfeed their baby may also be me...

Aug 01, 2014 11:47 AM EDT

USDA Pushes for More Pathogen Testing via Poultry Inspection

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is switching up its guidelines for the first time in over 50 years. The changes press on the importance of safety that would essentially reduce the yearly rate of foodborne illnesses.

Aug 02, 2014 07:02 AM EDT

Some Birth Control Pills with High-Dose Estrogen May Increase Breast Cancer Risk

Scientists have found that birth control pills containing high-dose estrogen and a few other formulations could contribute to a woman's likelihood of developing breast cancer.