Health & Medicine : Science World Report

Jun 30, 2014 04:04 AM EDT

Father's Ethnic Background Influences a Child's Birthweight

New research highlights a strong association between father's ethnic background and child's birthweight.

Jun 30, 2014 12:58 AM EDT

Early Life Stress can have Lasting Negative Impacts on the Brain

Early exposure to stress can have lasting effects on the brain, according to a recent study published in the journal Biological Psychiatry.

Jun 30, 2014 12:36 AM EDT

FDA Approves New Treatment for Diabetes

The U.S. Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) has recently approved a new inhaled insulin called Afrezza for patients with diabetes. The treatment works to improve glycemic control in adults and should be taken at the beginning of every meal or within 20 minutes after starting a meal, according to th...

Jun 28, 2014 10:19 AM EDT

Mannkind’s Afrezza Approved by FDA to Treat Diabetes

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new treatment Afrezza, a rapid-acting inhaled insulin, to treat adults with diabetes.

Jun 28, 2014 09:14 AM EDT

Study Reveals How Dogs and Cats Can be Protected From Skin Damage

New research found that not just humans but also animals suffer sunburns on exposure to ultraviolet radiations.

Jun 28, 2014 04:52 AM EDT

Kids who are Familiar with Unhealthy Food Logos Are More Likely to Be Overweight

New research reveals that the more familiar kids are with unhealthy food logos the more likely they are to be overweight or obese.

Jun 27, 2014 02:23 PM EDT

Not Getting Enough Sleep? Optimum Brain Function Depends on It

Inadequate rest can have a huge impact on memory and brain function, particularly in older individuals. A recent study published in the journal PLOS ONE found that not enough sleep was often linked to cognitive impairments.

Jun 28, 2014 07:43 AM EDT

Controlling Muscles with Light: Neuroscientists Inhibit Muscle Contractions

Can you imagine controlling muscles with light? MIT neuroscientists have shown that they can do just that by applying optogenetics, a technique that allows them to control neurons' electrical impulses with light.

Jun 27, 2014 01:51 PM EDT

ADHD Medications Increase Risk of Cardiovascular Issues

Doctors may use certain psychostimulants to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Yet a recent study conducted by researchers from Aarhus University in Denmark shows that this could increase the risk of cardiovascular issues.

Jun 28, 2014 07:43 AM EDT

Early Life Stress Can Impact a Child's Brain

Stress can impact a person's behavior and health. Now, scientists have found that stress experienced early in life can also impact the brain. It turns out that chronic, toxic stress can affect a person long into their adult years.

Jun 27, 2014 11:26 AM EDT