Health & Medicine : Science World Report

Jul 15, 2014 07:06 AM EDT

Livestock Disease Diagnosed in 700-Year-Old Skeleton: Study

European researchers has recovered a genome of bacterium Brucella melitensis ,which around 700 years old skeleton from the ruins of medieval Italian Village.

Jul 14, 2014 11:13 PM EDT

Could Marijuana Use Increase the Risk of Depression?

As more states push for medical and recreational use of marijuana, a new study shows that regular use of the drug can increase the risk of depression and anxiety in some individuals.

Jul 14, 2014 03:42 PM EDT

Babies Born to Immigrant Mothers in Canada at Lower Risk for Cerebral Palsy

A recent study found that babies born to mothers who immigrated to Ontario from other countries are at a significantly lower risk for cerebral palsy (CP) than those of Canadian-born mothers, according to findings published in the journal PLOS One.

Jul 14, 2014 03:00 PM EDT

Neglect, Abuse Rates Higher for Children with Development Disabilities

Children with developmental disabilities may be more prone to abuse and neglect by parents and caretakers than those who develop at a typical rate. A recent study conducted by researchers at Saint Louis University (SLU) found that there is oftentimes a lack of empathy placed around inappropriate exp...

Jul 14, 2014 02:19 PM EDT

Diabetes Medication Helps Reduce Dementia Risk: Study

A large German study found that a generic diabetes drug could help reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, otherwise known as the most common form of dementia. Researchers from the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases found that pioglitazone, also sold as Actos, helped prevent the...

Jul 14, 2014 12:46 PM EDT

Testicular Cancer Rates have Risen among Young Hispanic Men in the U.S.

Researchers from the University of Washington in Seattle have noted a dramatic rise in the rate of testicular cancer among young Hispanic American Men. According to findings published in the journal Cancer, a rise among non-Hispanic counterparts was not found.

Jul 14, 2014 12:37 PM EDT

Scientists Discover What Causes a 'Noisy' Memory in Schizophrenia

Scientists have found that the inability to ignore irrelevant stimuli may underlie the impaired working memory and cognition often experienced by individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia.

Jul 14, 2014 10:40 AM EDT

Unexplained Rash could be from your iPad: Nickel Allergies Growing among Pediatric Populations

Modern day technology oftentimes provides a convenient and easier way to get through the monotony of life. Yet some devices may also pose certain dangers.

Jul 14, 2014 10:11 AM EDT

Scientists May Detect Alzheimer's Disease Early with New Eye Exams and Smell Tests

Researchers have found that a decreased ability to identify odors might herald the onset of Alzheimer's disease, and that an eye examination could also detect the buildup of beta-amyloid, which is a protein associated with the disease.

Jul 14, 2014 10:07 AM EDT

Parents who Share a Bed with their Baby Dramatically Increase SID Risk

Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is the leading cause of death for babies 1-12 months old, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A recent study conducted by researchers at the Children's Mercy Hospital and Clinic in Kansas City, Mo., found that adults who share a bed w...

Jul 14, 2014 09:42 AM EDT

Rare Form of Plague Affects Man in Colorado

A man in Colorado is infected with the airborne plague that could be spread through cough and sneeze.

Jul 14, 2014 08:54 AM EDT

Novel Oral Medication Developed to Treat a Form of Childhood Blindness

Researchers have developed a novel oral medication that promises to restore vision to those with a childhood blindness called Leber congenital amaurosis.