Health & Medicine : Science World Report

Jun 10, 2014 03:01 AM EDT

Cell Phone in Your Pant Pocket is Killing Sperms Leading to Infertility

Men beware as the cell phone in your pocket is killing your sperms thereby reducing your chances of becoming of father.

Jun 10, 2014 06:59 AM EDT

Compound in Tomatoes Boosts Function of Blood Vessels in Heart Disease Patients

Heart patients should consider daily intake of tomatoes as it helps reduces the risk of heart disease.

Jun 09, 2014 06:25 PM EDT

Autism Costs Over £32 Billion Annually in UK, $60 Billion in US

According to research conducted in the United Kingdom and the United States, individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) who require the highest needs cost £1.5 million per year in the UK and $2.4 million per year in the US.

Jun 10, 2014 12:11 AM EDT

Affordable Housing Helps Optimize Children's Brainpower

A recent study published in the Journal of Housing Economics and Housing Policy Debate examines how important the housing environment can be for a child's learning.

Jun 09, 2014 06:11 PM EDT

Ebola Virus Infects and Kills More in Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone, a country that was once Ebola-proof as outbreaks were frequent throughout Guinea, is now witnessing the highest number of infections and cases of the virus since Guinea documented the first victim in December.

Jun 09, 2014 02:32 PM EDT

'Monkeying Around': Chimps Beat Humans at Tactical Games

Chimps don't "monkey around" when it comes to competitive games. A recent study, published in Scientific Reports, shows that chimpanzees have been known to outperform humans in various competitive contests.

Jun 10, 2014 01:06 AM EDT

Longer Telomeres may Increase Brain Cancer Risk

A recent study published in the journal Nature Genetics shows that having longer telomeres may slow the aging process. However, longer ones can increase the risks of brain cancer called gliomas, according to researchers at the University of California-San Francisco.

Jun 09, 2014 12:32 PM EDT

The GPS in Our Brains: How We Navigate the World with Our Minds

How we navigate the world is controlled by our brain. Now, though, scientists know exactly which regions of the brain allow us to get from point A to point B. It turns out that there are two brain regions which track the distance to our destination.

Jun 09, 2014 11:49 AM EDT

Air Pollution May be Linked to Autism and Schizophrenia: Early Life Exposure Impacts the Brain

Scientists have found that exposure to air pollution early in life produces harmful changes in the brains of mice, including an enlargement of part of the brain that is seen in humans who have autism and schizophrenia.

Jun 09, 2014 11:48 AM EDT

Semen Test for Prostate Cancer Helps Diagnose Early Warning Signs

A new diagnostic test that analyzes samples of seminal fluid could help detect early signs of prostate cancer, according to a study published in the journal Endocrine-Related Cancer.

Jun 09, 2014 01:49 PM EDT

Artificial Sweetener Truvia is Toxic to Fruit Flies, But Not Humans

The artificial sweetener Truvia was found to be toxic for fruit flies, according to a recent study published in the journal PLOS One.

Jun 10, 2014 12:47 AM EDT

Want to Quit Smoking? Turn to Texting

Despite continuous warnings about the dangers of smoking, many still pick up the deadly habit. Yet a recent study published in the American Journal of Preventative Medicine shows that quitting could be as simple as sending some text messages for support.