Health & Medicine : Science World Report

Aug 01, 2014 11:14 AM EDT

Plastic Surgeon Sued After Posting 'Cocaine Nose' Pictures: What's Going On Inside the Nasal Cavity with Ingestion of this Drug?

A lawsuit was filed Tuesday, alleging that plastic surgeon Dr. Robert Walton of Plastic Surgery Chicago violated the privacy of Sabrina Kropp's facial reconstruction surgery from 2004 when he posted pictures of her nose on his website.

Aug 01, 2014 04:34 PM EDT

Researchers Dissect the Underlying Mechanism of the Flu

Statistics show that each year, between 5 to 20 percent of the U.S. population will get the flu--a contagious respiratory illness that spreads from person to person. In rare cases, this health issue can even cause death, though it is typically treated with rest and any added recommendations from a p...

Aug 01, 2014 10:28 AM EDT

Preterm Births do not Increase the Risk of Math Learning Disorders, Scientists Say

Children who are born preterm are not at an increased risk of dyscalculia or math-based learning disorders, despite what previous research has shown. However, developmental psychologists say there is a need for more standardized diagnostic criteria to correctly label certain impairments.

Aug 01, 2014 09:27 AM EDT

How Some People Function on Little Sleep: Gene Mutation Linked to Short Sleep Duration

Some people seem to be able to function well on little to no sleep. Now, though, scientists have found that there may be a genetic basis for being able to function normally despite a lack of sleep.

Aug 01, 2014 04:27 AM EDT

E-Cigarettes are Less Harmful Than Conventional Cigarettes

A major scientific review states that e-cigarettes are less harmful to users or bystanders as compared to conventional cigarettes.

Aug 01, 2014 03:35 AM EDT

Recent Use of Some Birth Control Pills Ups Breast Cancer Risk

Women using birth control pills, which contain high-dose estrogen, face an elevated risk of developing breast cancer, a new study reveals.

Aug 01, 2014 03:14 AM EDT

Noise-Induced Hearing Loss Affects Brain’s Response to Speech Sounds

A new research has found that prolonged exposure to loud noise alters brain's response to speech.

Aug 01, 2014 02:57 AM EDT

Medication Improves Parenting Skills In Adults With ADHD

Medication helps improve parenting skills of adults with ADHD, reveals a new study by Penn State College of Medicine researchers.

Aug 01, 2014 02:08 AM EDT

Women in Military Less Likely to Drink Than Civilians Counterparts

Alcohol has been a part of military culture for long; however, a new study reveals that women military veterans are less likely to drink as compared to their civilian counterparts.

Jul 31, 2014 04:15 PM EDT

Mice Without the TRAP-1 Protein Live Longer

A new study published in the journal Cell Reports found that mice that lack a specific protein may live longer due to fewer age-related illnesses than those who carry it.

Jul 31, 2014 02:52 PM EDT

Engineered Protein Could Prevent Brain Damage from Poisonous Chemicals

Researchers are examining proteins that could potentially degrade the toxic chemicals that frequently surround those in war zones.

Jul 31, 2014 01:57 PM EDT

E-Cigarettes may Reduce the Risk of Lung Cancer from Tobacco Smoke, But Long-Term Risk is Still Unknown

The verdict on the dangers of e-cigarettes isn't quite out yet. Some data suggests that replacing tobacco products with vaporized smoke could help to reduce the risk of lung cancer. However, other findings note the uncertainty regarding the devices' safety.