Health & Medicine : Science World Report

May 26, 2014 08:01 AM EDT

Mutation in Circadian Clock Gene Linked With Night Eating Syndrome

A latest study ties mutation in a pair of circadian gene to a rare eating disorder called the night eating syndrome.

May 26, 2014 07:48 AM EDT

Personal Judgments are Influenced by Group Opinion But Just for 3 Days

Influenced by group opinion people do alter their personal judgments which does not last for more than a week, a new study claims.

May 26, 2014 04:01 AM EDT

Study Knocks Link between Fluoridated Water and IQ Deficit

A latest Dunedin study debunks the association between fluoridated water and poor mental development in children.

May 25, 2014 11:32 PM EDT

Gene Variants may Increase Risk of Weight Gain

A recent study examines how gene variants can affect weight gain in some people.

May 25, 2014 11:20 PM EDT

Gene Mutation Discovered in Aggressive Form of Pancreatic Cancer

Researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine have discovered a mutated gene common to the first known unique molecular signature of pancreatic cancer.

May 25, 2014 11:01 PM EDT

Antibacterial Triclosan to be Banned from Minnesota

Minnesota will no longer allow the common antibacterial ingredient found in many body washes, cosmetics and toothpastes, known as triclosan. By January 1, 2017, lawmakers will ban the ingredient within the state due its effectiveness and certain safety precautions.

May 24, 2014 12:24 PM EDT

Scientists Hunt for Alternatives to BPA: How Safe are They for Your Health?

Scientists are finding alternatives for BPA, which could help develop safer products in the future. But how safe are these new alternatives?

May 24, 2014 11:33 AM EDT

New Molecule May Combat Dangerous Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria Biofilms

Scientists have made a promising find when it comes to combating antibiotic-resistant bacteria. They've discovered a molecule that prevents bacteria from forming biofilms, which is a frequent cause of infections.

May 24, 2014 07:14 AM EDT

Adequate Amount of Protein at Each Meal of the Day Boosts Muscle Health

Intake of equal portion of protein at each meal of the day helps improve muscle health, a new study claims.

May 24, 2014 06:34 AM EDT

Rise in Suicidal Thoughts After BreakUp, Study Says

Both men and women are more likely to be dominated by suicidal thoughts after an end of a romantic relationship, a new study reveals.

May 24, 2014 04:55 AM EDT

Low Carb Vegan Diet Helps Lower Heart Disease Risk Including Weight

Adhering to a low carbohydrate vegan diet help lower the risk of heart disease by 10 percent in addition to over four pounds of weight loss, a new study suggests.

May 24, 2014 03:55 AM EDT

Not Just Heart, Red Wine Helps Prevent Cavities Too: Study

For decades red wine has been touted as a healthy alcoholic beverage and has been thought of as heart healthy. Adding to the list of benefits a new study suggests that red wine helps prevent cavities.