Health & Medicine : Science World Report

Jul 30, 2014 03:04 AM EDT

Five Daily Portions of Fruit and Vegetables Boost Longevity

Researchers claim that five daily portions of fruits and vegetables is linked to lowest risk of death from cardiovascular diseases and cancer.

Jul 30, 2014 03:36 AM EDT

Blood Test Can Help Prevent Serious Neural Tube Birth Defects Like Spina Bifida

A simple blood test can help prevent neural tube birth defects like spina bifida, a new study reveals.

Jul 29, 2014 04:17 PM EDT

Tonsillectomy Increases Obesity Risk in Sleep Apnea Patients

Children dealing with the effects of sleep apnea are often recommended to have their tonsils removed. However, a new study published in the journal Pediatrics found that this surgical operation could increase the likelihood of obesity when compared to children with sleep apnea who did not have the s...

Jul 29, 2014 11:07 PM EDT

Green Spaces Aid Healthier Pregnancies: Study

Mothers who give birth in green spaces are more likely to have healthier, higher-weight babies, than those who give birth in more urban environments.

Jul 29, 2014 11:53 AM EDT

Preterm Children's Brains May Catch Up by the Time They're Teenagers

While previous research has shown that preterm babies may have brains that fall behind those born at term, scientists have now found that by the time they become teenagers, the brains of preterm babies can catch up.

Jul 29, 2014 12:34 PM EDT

Get Running! This Form of Exercise Could Add 3 Years to Your Life

Did you know that runners could live longer than those who don't participate in this form of exercise?

Jul 29, 2014 10:44 AM EDT

Surgeon General Warns that Tanning is a 'Major Public Health Concern'

On Tuesday, the United States Acting Surgeon General, Boris Lushniak, released a new warning statement regarding the dangers of tanning and skin cancer as a "major public health concern."

Jul 29, 2014 01:07 PM EDT