Health & Medicine : Science World Report

Jul 22, 2014 06:34 PM EDT

Want Your Children to Eat their Vegetables? Don't Reveal the Health Benefits

A recent study published in the Journal of Consumer Research found that children might be more likely to eat their fruits and vegetables if they didn't know about the added health benefits.

Jul 22, 2014 05:58 PM EDT

Smoking during Pregnancy Increases ADHD Risk

Smoking during pregnancy can increase a child's risk of certain health issues, including low birth-weight and increased risk of miscarriage, stillbirth or premature birth. Even second-hand smoke can increase the risk of a certain respiratory issues and certain birth defects.

Jul 22, 2014 02:47 PM EDT

Listeria Contamination Prompts Recall of Various Fruits

A nationwide recall has asked that Costco, Trader Joe's and other major retails remove specific lots of fresh peaches, plums and nectarines over possible listeria contamination.

Jul 22, 2014 02:00 PM EDT

Impulsivity Influenced by Brain Connectivity in Children

According to a recent study published in the journal the Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience, researchers from the University of Murica in Spain found that certain brain changes could be the cause for hasty actions.

Jul 22, 2014 01:49 PM EDT

Depressed Smokers May Kick the Habit Faster with More Exercise

What to kick the smoking habit? Exercise could help. New research reveals that people diagnosed with depression who smoke are more likely to drop the habit if they get a bit of extra exercise.

Jul 22, 2014 12:06 PM EDT

MERS Virus may have Airborne Potential

Scientists have found that the deadly Middle East Respiratory syndrome (MERS) virus could be passed through gene fragments found in the air.

Jul 22, 2014 09:05 AM EDT

Largest Genomic Study to Date May Lead to New Treatments for Schizophrenia

Scientists may have uncovered a little more about what causes schizophrenia. They've identified over 100 locations in the human genome associated with the risk of developing this condition in what is the largest genomic study published on any psychiatric disorder to date.

Jul 22, 2014 09:04 AM EDT

Over 80 Newly Discovered Genes Linked to the Development of Schizophrenia

Many mental health issues often have genetic links. However, pinpointing the source of the problem isn't always so easy.

Jul 22, 2014 02:33 AM EDT

Study Ties Parenting Skills to Lower Inflammation in Low-Income Children

The risk of inflammation, a chronic over activation of parts of the immune system that is important for long-term health, in children from low-income families can be reduced by teaching poor parents good parenting and life skills.

Jul 22, 2014 06:21 AM EDT

Fisherman Nets Rare Blue-Colored Red King Crab in Alaska

A rare blue-colored red king crab was pulled from the deep waters of Norton Sound, Alaska.

Jul 22, 2014 12:53 AM EDT

Blame Your High Fat Diet For Loss of Smell

A new study found that those who consume high-fat foods in a regular basis may lose their sense of smell.

Jul 21, 2014 10:57 PM EDT

Probiotics may Lower the Risk of Hypertension

Probiotics, otherwise known as "healthy" gut bacteria that's commonly found in yogurt and other dietary supplements, could help to lower the risk of high blood pressure.