Health & Medicine : Science World Report

Jun 03, 2014 07:48 AM EDT

Younger Women Fare Worse Than Men After a Heart Attack, Study

When compared to the male counterparts, young women are known to fare worse after surviving a heart attack, a new study reveals.

Jun 03, 2014 05:02 AM EDT

Yoga Offers Little Relief to Those Suffering From Asthma

Yoga has long been known to help prevent and cope with Asthma, but a new study found that yoga does not offer much help.

Jun 03, 2014 04:48 AM EDT

Exposure to Evening Blue Light Linked to Increased Hunger

Exposure to blue light before and during the evening meal increases hunger and may also alter metabolism, a new study reveals.

Jun 02, 2014 11:24 PM EDT

Exercise in Old Age Helps Prevent Symptoms of Physical Decline

Older adults who keep up with regular physical activity may be less likely to experience physical decline as they age.

Jun 02, 2014 11:08 PM EDT

Minority Children more likely to Suffer from Maltreatment in U.S.

A recent study conducted by researchers from Yale University shows that around 12 percent of American kids suffer from confirmed cases of maltreatment, including neglect, physical, sexual or emotional abuse.

Jun 03, 2014 10:59 AM EDT

Autoimmune Diseases Could be Treated With Medical Marijuana

Researchers at the University of South Carolina conducted a study that analyzed the effects of THC in marijuana on patients with autoimmune diseases because the drug has previously shown to have an immunomodulatory activity.

Jun 03, 2014 09:41 AM EDT

Yale University Study: 1 in 8 Children in the United States Suffer Maltreatment

According to Yale University, child abuse occurs more often than the United States estimates. Approximately 12% of American children will suffer from neglect or physical, emotional, or sexual abuse before they turn 18 years old.

Jun 02, 2014 07:15 PM EDT

CDC Distributes $19.5 Million to Prevention Research Centers in the United States

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention awarded 26 academic institutions with funds to conduct public health prevention research and studies last Thursday. The award is part of a five-year funding period.

Jun 02, 2014 07:14 PM EDT

CDC: Drug Diversion Harming Patients Across the United States

According to a report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the Mayo Clinic Proceedings, “drug diversion” – or the stealing of patients’ drugs by health care providers – has harmed a great number of patients in the last ten years.

Jun 02, 2014 02:14 PM EDT

Marijuana Use Linked to Daytime Sleepiness, Non-Restorative Rest

Studies show--marijuana can make you lethargic and lazy. Previous research has suggested that long-term use of the drug can lower the dopamine levels in your brain or the centers associated with motivation. Yet marijuana use also can disrupt sleeping patterns, despite the drug's ability to make you ...

Jun 02, 2014 12:28 PM EDT

Blue Light Exposure may Increase Hunger

Perhaps certain settings can affect your mood, but could colored lights alter your metabolism?

Jun 02, 2014 11:46 AM EDT

New Hormone Helps Control Red Blood-Cell Supply

Researchers from UCLA have discovered a new hormone that helps regulate the iron supply necessary for red blood-cell production, known as erythroferrone.