Health & Medicine : Science World Report

Jul 25, 2014 11:47 AM EDT

Newly Discovered Virus Hides in the Gut Bacteria of Half the World's Population

Every few months, media outlets warn about the dangers of new medical issues; oftentimes, this may be some sort of ongoing virus. Yet only recently did scientists discover a previously unknown virus that's been hiding in the gut bacteria of millions throughout three different continents.

Jul 25, 2014 10:56 AM EDT

National Count Reveals Rarity of Lou Gehrig's Disease

The first government estimates for Lou Gehrig's disease illustrate the rarity of the health issue. National findings show that just about 12,000 cases have been confirmed in the United States.

Jul 25, 2014 07:37 AM EDT

Scientists Discover New Virus Infecting Half of the World's Population

It turns out that there may be a virus living inside your gut that has gone undetected by scientists for decades.

Jul 25, 2014 03:44 AM EDT

Shift Work Ups Risk of Type 2 Diabetes, Especially in Men

Type-2 diabetes risk is higher in men working on rotating shift patterns, a new study reveals.

Jul 25, 2014 03:11 AM EDT

Intake of Caffeine Worsens Menopausal Hot flashes and Night Sweats

A new study highlights a strong association between intake of caffeine and hot flashes and night sweats in post-menopausal women.

Jul 25, 2014 06:49 AM EDT

More Educated Wives No Longer Associated With Higher Divorce Risk

A new research has found that marriages, in which wife is more educated than the husband, are no longer at an increased risk of divorce.

Jul 24, 2014 06:15 PM EDT

Enzyme Linked to Autistic Behavior in Fragile X Syndrome

Scientists have long struggled with linking a more direct culprit to Autism--a developmental disorder that's estimated to affect close to 1.5 million Americans. Yet a recent study conducted by researchers at the University of California, Riverside, found that certain enzymes may be connected to the ...

Jul 24, 2014 05:32 PM EDT

Exposure to Pesticides May Cause Diseases in Future Generations

It turns out that ancestral exposure to pesticides may just cause adult onset kidney disease, ovarian disease and obesity in future generations.

Jul 24, 2014 05:17 PM EDT

Acetaminophen not the Best Option for Relieving Lower Back Pain

Many around the world suffer from the debilitating symptoms of lower back pain. However, a recent study conducted by researchers from the University of Sydney found that acetaminophen, a commonly recommended painkiller to treat the issue, is not as effective for treating symptoms as previously thoug...

Jul 24, 2014 04:18 PM EDT

Too Few Adolescents Receive HPV Vaccine: CDC

Increasing numbers of U.S. adolescents are receiving vaccines to guard against cervical and other types of cancer. However, federal officials noted Thursday, that the number of individuals reached is still very low.

Jul 24, 2014 03:46 PM EDT