Health & Medicine : Science World Report

Jul 10, 2014 02:14 PM EDT

DARPA Working on Brain Chip that Restores Memory

Could a brain chip actually restore memory? Researchers at the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) are working on it.

Jul 10, 2014 01:40 PM EDT

Sleep-Disordered Breathing may Alter the Outcome of Pregnancy

Humans spend around 30 percent of their lives sleeping. Unfortunately, this time to re-energize and recharge our batteries may not always be so "restful" for everyone. Now, a recent study published in the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology found that women dealing with this health issue may...

Jul 10, 2014 12:33 PM EDT

Children Stay in Sports, But Only if They're Fun

For children, life is about learning and adventures, but most of all, having a good time, and this can certainly be true for children who acitively participate in sports. However, a recent study published in the Journal of Physical Activity & Health found that children are more likely to stay active...

Jul 10, 2014 12:15 PM EDT

Cigarette Warning Labels Can Cause a Smoker to Quit: The Bigger the Better

Cigarette warning labels can influence a smoker to try to quit even when a smoker is trying to avoid seeing the labels.

Jul 10, 2014 12:07 PM EDT

80 Percent of Adults with Severe Mental Illness are Jobless

A report released Thursday showed that about 80 percent of adults with serious mental health issues are unemployed, even when 60 percent want to work and 40 percent can succeed in the workplace with the right help.

Jul 10, 2014 09:41 AM EDT

Children Growing Up on Dairy Farms Have Stronger Immunity Against Allergies

Children who live in farms that produce milk have stronger immune system and are less vulnerable to allergies.

Jul 10, 2014 07:32 AM EDT

How the Human Brain Processes Emotion: The Standard Code of Happiness

How do you feel? Emotions are part of our everyday lives, but scientists have long wondered how people process them in the brain.

Jul 10, 2014 09:23 AM EDT

Cinnamon can Halt the Progression of Parkinson’s Disease: Study

Researchers have found that cinnamon consumption can halt the progression of Parkinson's disease

Jul 10, 2014 07:01 AM EDT

Severe Obesity, Higher Risk of Cardiovascular Diseases Common in Young Hispanic Adults

Obesity is common among the U.S. Hispanics and due to this, they are at a higher risk of developing cardiovascular diseases, a new study states.

Jul 10, 2014 05:52 AM EDT

New Class of Anti-Arthritis Drugs Can Cure Inflammatory Diseases: Study

Researchers found a new class of anti-arthritis drugs that can treat various inflammatory diseases.

Jul 10, 2014 05:34 AM EDT

Low Back Pain Not Linked to Weather Conditions

A new Australian study claims that low back pain is not linked to weather conditions.

Jul 10, 2014 02:58 AM EDT

Genetic Mutatation in Liver Cell Might Lead to Liver Cancer

The second most common type of liver cancer, intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (iCCA), can be triggered by two genetic mutations in the liver cells, states a study.