Health & Medicine : Science World Report

Jun 23, 2014 04:21 AM EDT

Study Highlights Link Between Autism and Exposure of Mothers to Chemicals

A new research found a strong association between exposure of mothers to chemical pesticides and an increased risk of having children with autism spectrum disorder.

Jun 22, 2014 11:50 PM EDT

Lowered Drinking Age may Increase Assault Risk

A recent study published in the American Journal of Public Health found that decreasing the nation's legal drinking age could increase criminal behavior among young people. More specifically, researchers from the University of Otago in New Zealand found that when the alcohol buying age was lowered t...

Jun 22, 2014 11:42 PM EDT

Lightweight Tools Help Surgeons More Easily Identify Tumors

Researchers have developed a new technique that could help surgeons better identify tumors in the body through a cheaper and more efficient process. The study, published in the journal Optic Letters, presents the opportunity for surgeons and other medical professionals to focus more on the patient a...

Jun 22, 2014 11:33 PM EDT

ADHD Medications do not Increase Risk of Suicidal Tendencies

Some studies have suggested that certain attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medications can increase the risk of suicidal tendencies. However, a recent study published in the British Medical Journal shows that this risk is unfounded, particularly for ADHD medications as Adderall and Rit...

Jun 21, 2014 10:06 AM EDT

Raw Apples Help Ward off Garlic Breath, Study Finds

Struggling to get rid of the terrible garlic breath, then consider eating a raw apple.

Jun 21, 2014 09:44 AM EDT

Study Ties Shorter Time to First Cigarette to Increased Risk of Lung Cancer

A new study reveals that time to first cigarette is another marker of nicotine dependency that elevates the risk of getting lung cancer in heavy as well as light smokers.

Jun 21, 2014 10:01 AM EDT

Nearly 4 Percent Babies in the U.S. Born Before Full-Term

New research found that nearly 4 percent of the U.S. babies are delivered before full term and that these deliveries happen without any medical reasons.

Jun 21, 2014 09:23 AM EDT

Study Ties Menthol Cigarettes To Increased Smoking Among Teens

New research found that teens that use menthol cigarettes are more likely to smoke more cigarettes per day when compared to their peers who smoke non-menthol cigarettes.

Jun 21, 2014 09:16 AM EDT

Bee Pollen Products Marketed for Weight Loss Are a Dangerous Scam: FDA

A few of the bee pollen weight loss products that promises to reshape your body in real does more harm, cautions the U.S. Food Drug and Administration.

Jun 21, 2014 06:06 AM EDT

Cubist's Sivextro Wins FDA Approval to Treat Skin Infections

The U.S. federal regulators gave a nod to a new antibacterial drug called Sivextro to treat skin infections in adults.

Jun 20, 2014 11:41 PM EDT

Could Stem Cells Help Restore Hearing?

A newly discovered type of stem cell may prove helpful in replacing tissues damaged through hearing loss.

Jun 20, 2014 11:30 PM EDT

Children in Poor Neighborhoods at Greater Risk of Obesity

Children who grow up in poor neighborhoods may be more likely to deal with weight issues, according to a recent study published in the Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology.