Health & Medicine : Science World Report

Jun 25, 2014 11:35 AM EDT

Researchers Identify Equine Influenza Virus in Camels

Researchers have successfully identified the first known case of equine influenza virus in camels.

Jun 27, 2014 04:19 PM EDT

The Benefits of Broccoli: Vegetable Helps Control Asthma Symptoms

Just two cups of steamed broccoli may be all you need to control asthma symptoms. Researchers from the University of Melbourne in Australia found that natural nutrients found in the vegetable, specifically sulforaphane, help protect against respiratory inflammation that can cause the health issue.

Jun 25, 2014 08:04 AM EDT

Cancer is as Old as Multicellular Life on Earth: Evidence of Primordial Cancer Discovered

Cancer isn't a new phenomenon and now, scientists are learning exactly how old it might be. They've found that cancer is as old as multicellular life on Earth after discovering evidence of primordial cancer in a primitive animal.

Jun 25, 2014 07:35 AM EDT

Schizophrenia and Marijuana Use Linked: Genes Increase a Person's Likelihood of Using Cannabis

Scientists have discovered that genes that increase a person's risk of developing schizophrenia may also increase their likelihood of using cannabis.

Jun 25, 2014 06:59 AM EDT

Women With PCOS Suffer Increased Risk of Developing Type 2 Diabetes

A new research highlights a strong association between Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and the increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

Jun 25, 2014 06:53 AM EDT

BMI Measurement Neglects 25 Percent of Children Who Should be Considered Obese

A new Mayo Clinic study found that physicians using BMI tool to diagnose children as obese in real are missing 25 percent of the children who actually should be considered obese.

Jun 25, 2014 06:18 AM EDT

Shedding 5 Percent of Body Weight Improves Quality as Well as Duration of Sleep

New research found that obese adults who shed weight can improve the quality as well as duration of sleep.

Jun 25, 2014 06:40 AM EDT

Study Finds No Association Between Insomnia and Hypertension

A team of researchers knock down previous claims that tie symptoms of insomnia to rise in blood pressure.

Jun 24, 2014 01:30 PM EDT

Low Self-Esteem Individuals don't Want to Hear about the 'Silver Lining'

Friends dealing with low self-esteem issues may need help. However, a recent study by researchers at the University of Waterloo and Wilfrid Laurier University in Canada found that offering cheerful advice is unlikely to do any good.

Jun 24, 2014 01:03 PM EDT

Casual Sex Can Increase Confidence, Happiness (If You're a Narcissistic Man)

A recent study published in the journal Social Psychological & Personality Science found that the potential positive or negative outcome of a casual sex experience, more than anything, depends on an individual's personality.

Jun 24, 2014 12:43 PM EDT

New Self-Powered Cardiac Pacemaker May Extend Battery Life and Help Patients

Scientists may have found a way to extend the life of pacemakers indefinitely.

Jun 24, 2014 12:18 PM EDT

Bouncing Babies Strengthen Social Bonds through Music and Rhythm

Swaying to music's rhythm may have more of a scientific meaning than meets the eye. Researchers at McMaster University in Canada found that people who move together are also building social bonds. For this study in particular, published in the journal Developmental Science, researchers found that mo...