Health & Medicine : Science World Report

Jul 03, 2014 02:29 AM EDT

Dark Chocolate Makes Walking Easier For Artery Disease Patients

A new research found that dark chocolate improves artery flexibility and helps people with Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) to walk longer and farther.

Jul 03, 2014 02:00 AM EDT

Brisk Walking Boosts Physical and Mental Symptoms in Parkinson's Disease Patients

Walking is essential for Parkinson's disease patients, according to a new study which found that it helps boost physical and mental symptoms of those suffering from it.

Jul 02, 2014 09:29 PM EDT

Meditation Helps Significantly Reduce Symptoms of Stress

Overwhelmed by stress? A little meditation may be all you really need.

Jul 03, 2014 11:27 AM EDT

Scientists Regrow Human Cornea with Adult Stem Cells

Scientists are taking strides forward when it comes to restoring human vision. They've discovered a way to enhance the regrowth of human corneal tissue using a molecule known as ABCB5 that acts as a marker for hard-to-find limbal stem cells.

Jul 02, 2014 06:32 PM EDT

Violence is a Leading Cause of Death among Young American Adults

A recent study conducted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that about 80 percent of deaths recorded in people 30 and younger are linked to injuries and violence. The findings are published in the journal The Lancet.

Jul 02, 2014 02:41 PM EDT

Childhood Vaccines are Safer than You Think: Most Side Effects are Extremely Rare

Though some parents may worry about the side-effects of certain vaccines, a recent analysis of 67 research studies makes two positive points: one, serious complications from vaccines are rare, and two, there is zero evidence to suggest that immunizations cause autism.

Jul 02, 2014 01:29 PM EDT

Combination Drug for HIV Helps Prevent Transmission of Genital Herpes

A recent study has found that certain HIV drugs could help to reduce the risk of genital herpves (HSV-2). According to findings published Tuesday in the Annals of Internal Medicine, the combination HIV treatment Truvada was found to help reduce the rate of transmission for this sexually transmitted ...

Jul 03, 2014 11:05 AM EDT

Nearly 80 Percent of Deaths in the First Three Decades of Life are Due to Unintentional Injury

It turns out that the first three decades of a person's life is a dangerous time when it comes to unintentional injuries. Scientists have found that nearly 80 percent of deaths during this time period are due to unintentional injury or violence.

Jul 02, 2014 12:27 PM EDT

The Effects of Alcohol Sponsorship on Young Athletes

A recent study conducted by researchers at Monash University and the University of Manchester in England examines a link between alcohol sponsorship and hazardous drinking among UK athletes. Recent findings published in the journal Addiction show that restrictions or bans on alcohol sponsorship and ...

Jul 02, 2014 11:12 AM EDT

A New Technique Helps Track Down the Specific Culprits in Food Allergies

For many who suffer from food allergies, pinpointing the exact cause of the reaction can be difficult. Food proteins are typically the culprits. Though training the body's immune system to respond to certain proteins found in foods can be helpful, it may also require extensive testing that won't alw...

Jul 02, 2014 10:09 AM EDT

Southern States Prescribe the Most Narcotic Painkillers: CDC

A report released Tuesday from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has stated that many health officials in the country are overprescribing painkillers. Due to a spike in opioids, there is a greater risk of drug abuse throughout various areas.

Jul 02, 2014 08:45 AM EDT