Health & Medicine : Science World Report

Jun 11, 2014 01:35 PM EDT

PTSD Symptoms Can Be Relieved With Common Hypertension Treatment

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) affects about 7.7 million adults in the United States. New researcher conducted by Emory University found that a common hypertension treatment might be able to help PTSD patients in need.

Jun 11, 2014 01:12 PM EDT

San Jose Imposes New Medical Marijuana Rules

The San Jose City Council approved stringent new regulations for medical marijuana dispensaries throughout the city. Many pot clubs and dispensaries will be forced to close and find a new location as a result.

Jun 11, 2014 12:44 PM EDT

'Miracle' Boston Twins Born 24 Days Apart with Help of Rare Procedure

Thanks to a very rare procedure known as delayed twin delivery, 35-year-old Boston mom Lindalva Pinheiro da Silva is now safe with her twin boys.

Jun 11, 2014 11:44 AM EDT

Excessive Consumption of Red Meat May Increase Risk of Breast Cancer

Previous studies have linked red meat to increased rates of cancer. Now, an observational study published in BMJ suggests that heavy consumption of this food could up the odds of breast cancer, in particular.

Jun 11, 2014 06:12 AM EDT

Study Ties Moles to Risk of Breast Cancer

A new research identifies moles as a new predictor of breast cancer suggesting greater the number of moles higher is the risk of breast cancer.

Jun 11, 2014 06:10 AM EDT

Experts Reveal Headaches During Sex are Common

Headaches during sex might sound funny but not for those who experience it. Experts reveal that more adults are experiencing headaches that is linked with sexual activity.

Jun 10, 2014 05:03 PM EDT

Could a Shot Reduce Heart Attack Risk by 40 to 90 Percent?

Researchers from the Harvard Stem Cell Institute (HSCI) along with those at the University of Pennsylvania have developed a single injection that could help reduce the risk of heart attacks in humans by 40-90 percent. Though the "genome-editing" approach that helps to reduce cholesterol has just bee...

Jun 10, 2014 06:21 PM EDT

Mayo Clinic Researchers Discovered a New Type of Cancer

Sinonasal sarcoma (SNS) is a rare malignant tumor that forms in your nasal structures and it primarily affects women. This new form of cancer could pose surgery problems because it can spread throughout the entire face if not detected early.

Jun 10, 2014 04:27 PM EDT

1 in 4 Americans with Diabetes Unaware of Illness: 29 Million Affected

A new report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that more than 29 million people in the United States have diabetes, with one in four diabetic adults unaware of the medical condition. The number is up by 3 million from the previous estimates, according to the report...

Jun 10, 2014 03:46 PM EDT

Unemployment Ups Depression Risk: Gallup Survey

Statistics show that about 7 percent of the U.S. adult population is affected by depression. Various environmental and genetic factors can contribute to this health issue that afflicts millions throughout the world.

Jun 10, 2014 06:19 PM EDT

Cell Phones Can Impact Men's Fertility

Longtime speculation errs on the side of caution regarding the use of cell phones. A new study suggests that a male’s sperm number and mobility is negatively affected when one’s mobile phone is kept in their pocket.

Jun 10, 2014 01:42 PM EDT

Cut Carbs to Reduce the Risk of Breast Cancer Recurrence

Reducing the risk of breast cancer could be as simple as cutting the carbs. Scientists have found that women whose tumor tissue is positive for the IGF-1 receptor can reduce their risk of breast cancer recurrence by limiting carbohydrates.