Health & Medicine : Science World Report

Jul 24, 2014 12:48 PM EDT

More Young Americans Turn to Synthetic Growth Hormone, Illicitly Used to Improve Athletic Performance

A new survey commissioned by the non-profit Partnership for Drug-Free Kids examines how future teen athletes are taking on bad decisions.

Jul 24, 2014 11:30 AM EDT

'Hard to Abuse' Painkiller Approved by FDA

Though using painkillers can be quite addictive if not taken as directed, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have come up with a new painkiller drug that is allegedly harder to abuse. The combination pain pill, manufactured by the same company that produces OxyContin, has created the medica...

Jul 24, 2014 10:38 AM EDT

Could Vitamin D Deficiency Increase the Risk of Schizophrenia?

Now, a recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism shows that low vitamin D can potentially increase the risk of schizophrenia. Researchers from the University of Medical Sciences in Isfahan, Iran, found that patients with schizophrenia were more likely to have insuf...

Jul 24, 2014 09:40 AM EDT

Sexual Maturity in Girls Influenced by 'Imprinted' Genes from Different Parents

It turns outs that the age at which girls reach sexual maturity is influenced by "imprinted genes," which are a small sub-set of genes whose activity differs depending on which parent passes on that gene.

Jul 24, 2014 08:30 AM EDT

3D Imaging of Ancient Child's Skull Reveals Violent Trauma that Caused Brain Damage

Scientists have uncovered the remains of a child that reveal a violent injury. They've examined a Paleolithic child's skull with three-dimensional imaging and have found that a violent head trauma probably led to brain damage.

Jul 24, 2014 04:35 AM EDT

Rise in Brown Recluse Spider Bites Witnessed

A new finding reveals that a major rise has been witnessed in the number of patients suffering from venomous brown recluse spider bites.

Jul 24, 2014 03:37 AM EDT

FDA Approves Zydelig To Treat Pateints With Three Types of Blood Cancers

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Zydelig to treat patients with three types of blood cancers.

Jul 24, 2014 06:35 AM EDT

Study Links Obesity to Low Endurance, Fatigue in Workplace

Obese working people have significantly low endurance levels and experience excess fatigue in workplace, a new study reveals.

Jul 24, 2014 02:22 AM EDT

Early Reading Skills Predict Higher Intellectual Abilities Later

A new study of identical twins revealed that early reading skill may positively affect intellectual development later in life.

Jul 24, 2014 05:35 AM EDT

Sleep Deprivation Might Lead to Formation of False Memories

Researchers highlight a strong association between lack of sleep and increased risk of forming false memories.

Jul 23, 2014 10:29 PM EDT

Sensory Neurons Control Bronchial Activity

Now, a recent study published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences found that certain sensory neurons work to control bronchial hyperactivity. Though medical officials had previously used treatments to suppress immune response and relieve inflammation to better treat the sy...

Jul 23, 2014 11:10 PM EDT