Health & Medicine : Science World Report

Jul 28, 2014 07:38 AM EDT

Study Reveals Drugs Used to Cure Lung Diseases Works With Body Clock

Medication to treat asthma and pneumonia becomes ineffective as the drug works with the body clock, a new finding reveals.

Jul 27, 2014 11:11 PM EDT

Memory Issues and Slow Walking Linked to Early Signs of Dementia

Researchers have found that various genetic and environmental risks are connected to dementia. Now, recent findings published in the journal Neurology show that older individuals who complain about memory problems and have trouble walking at a normal speed could be showcasing early symptoms of the h...

Jul 27, 2014 11:01 PM EDT

Babies in the Womb are Capable of Learning at 34 Weeks' Gestation

A recent study published in the journal Infant Behavior and Development found that babies in the womb may begin processing and understanding information before they are even born.

Jul 26, 2014 02:33 AM EDT

New Strategy Discovered to Lower Unnecessary Hospital Admissions for Chest Pain

A new research found an effective strategy to lower the rate of unnecessary hospital admissions for chest pain.

Jul 26, 2014 05:11 AM EDT

Female Triathletes at Risk for Pelvic-Floor Disorders, Study

Researchers found that pelvic-floor disorder and other complications are common among female triathletes.

Jul 26, 2014 06:18 AM EDT

Brown Fat Helps Protect Against Diabetes and Obesity

For the first time, a study has shown how brown fat helps ward off diabetes.

Jul 26, 2014 04:50 AM EDT

NEOWISE Spots Asteroid-Turned Comet C/2013 UQ4

NASA's Near-Earth Object Wide-Infrared Survey Explorer (NEOWISE) spacecraft observed a bright comet that looked like an asteroid.

Jul 25, 2014 05:43 PM EDT

Married Chinese Man Carries Female Sex Chromosomes

Doctors said they were shocked to learn of the news, after studying the man under a full body examination. Besides having a penis, the man also had a full set of female reproductive organs.

Jul 25, 2014 02:47 PM EDT

Anti-Inflammatory Parkinson's Drug Helps Protect Vulnerable Neurons

Though scientists are still searching for a cure, a new anti-inflammatory drug could be successful for treating the illness.

Jul 25, 2014 01:36 PM EDT

232 'Teeth' Removed from Growing Tumor Found in Jaw of 17-Year-Old (Video)

Doctors in India were not quite prepared for what happened when they opened up a teenager's jaw on Monday.

Jul 25, 2014 12:56 PM EDT

Caffeine May Worsen Menopausal Symptoms

Previous studies have examined the dangers of caffeine. Not only can the commonly used licit drug be addictive, it can cause insomnia, increased anxiety, irritability and trouble concentrating, overall, if consumed too frequently. However, other findings have suggested that certain amounts of caffei...

Jul 25, 2014 12:18 PM EDT

Early Life Experiences are a Key Factor in Aging Mental Capacity

Much of what individuals experience early in life will influence choices, style and most importantly, memory down the road. For instance, those dealing with the hardships of a desperate financial situation may be more likely to experience cognitive issues sooner than those in a more comfortable livi...