Health & Medicine : Science World Report

Jul 11, 2014 12:01 PM EDT

Natural Birth vs. C-Section: Mice Reveal What Strengthens a Baby's Immune System

What's better for your baby: a natural birth or a Ceasarean section?

Jul 11, 2014 11:38 AM EDT

For Chimps, Intelligence Depends a Lot on Genetics--Just Like Humans

So much of our academic success, future career and overall intelligence is determined by our genetic makeup. Turns out, the same is true for chimpanzees.

Jul 11, 2014 10:45 AM EDT

Detectable Levels of Virus Found in 'Cured' HIV Baby

Health officials announced Thursday that a nearly 4-year-old Mississippi child thought to have been cured of HIV now has detectable levels of the virus.

Jul 11, 2014 11:59 AM EDT

Old Parents Need Children Around For Support after Major Health Issues: study

Researchers say older age parents are given informal care by the adult children as they become ill.

Jul 11, 2014 06:58 AM EDT

Consumption of Less Alcohol Provides No Health Benefit: Study

A recent study questions the benefits of consuming light to moderate quantity of alcohol (0.6-0.8 fluid ounces/day) on cardiovascular health.

Jul 11, 2014 03:08 AM EDT

Anti-oxidants Elevate the Risk of Developing Cancer: Study

A new study shows that anti-oxidants increase the risk of developing cancer, knocking down previous claims that tie anti-oxidant supplements to reduced risk of certain cancers.

Jul 11, 2014 02:28 AM EDT

Coffee Offers Protection Against Parkinson’s Disease

Researchers have identified a genetic variation that offers protection against Parkinson's disease; the benefit is more prominent in those who consume a lot of coffee.

Jul 11, 2014 06:47 AM EDT

New Drug Letrozole Increases Birth Rate Among women with PCOS

Scientists have found that fertility drug Letrozole increases the birth rate in women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS).

Jul 11, 2014 07:31 AM EDT

Depression, Stress, Hostility Ups Stroke Risk

Middle-aged adults experiencing high stress, hostility and depression are at a significantly higher risk of stroke or transient ischemic attack.

Jul 10, 2014 11:31 PM EDT

More Eating Tofu to Lose Weight, Not for Taste

If you're munching on some tofu, chances are, it's not primarily for the taste. A recent study conducted by researchers at Cornell University in Ithaca, NY, found that many have chosen this food as a healthy alternative to meat.

Jul 10, 2014 05:26 PM EDT

Low Back Pain isn't Influenced by the Weather

Though previous studies have suggested that lower back pain is related to humidity and higher temperatures, a recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Sydney, Australia shows that different weather is unlikely to exasperate related symptoms.

Jul 10, 2014 03:38 PM EDT

Cancer Drug may be the Next Fertility Treatment for Women with PCOS

A new drug could help women with polycystic ovarian syndrome become pregnant. According to a recent study published in The New England Journal of Medicine, researchers found that a cancer drug may be more efficient than a common treatment used to increase the likelihood of fertility.