Health & Medicine : Science World Report

May 21, 2014 11:16 AM EDT

NIH Now Requires Scientists to Test New Drugs on Male and Female Animals

The National Institutes of Health announced last week that researchers and scientists are now required to test new drugs on both male and female laboratory animals to gather all possible information regarding both sexes.

May 21, 2014 09:17 AM EDT

New Study Reveals E-Cigarettes May Help Smokers Kick the Smoking Habit

A new study reveals that people attempting to quit smoking without professional help are about 60 percent more likely to succeed if they use e-cigarettes than if they use willpower alone, or over-the-counter nicotine replacement therapies.

May 21, 2014 09:26 AM EDT

Mice like to 'Wheel' it Just for Fun

At the end of the day, Mice just want to have fun, too.

May 21, 2014 10:59 PM EDT

Many Double Mastectomy Cases may be Unnecessary

As estimates show that around 1 in 8 women will get breast cancer in her lifetime, a recent study reveals that many double mastectomies may be unnecessary. In fact, according to researchers from the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center, they found that around 70 percent of women who ha...

May 21, 2014 10:38 AM EDT

Sleep Apnea may Increase Risk of Hearing Loss, Stroke

More than 18 million Americans are estimated to have with sleep apnea, a breathing disorder that disrupts air flow and can result in a poor night's rest.

May 21, 2014 09:58 AM EDT

High Cholesterol may Cause Delayed Pregnancy: Study

Statistics show that nearly 71 million adult Americans have "bad cholesterol," also known as high levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL). For those looking to start a family in particular, this can present a problem.

May 21, 2014 09:40 AM EDT

FDA Approves New Drug to Treat Chronic Inflammatory Diseases

Inflammatory diseases such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease have no cure and some who suffer from them don’t respond to existing treatments. The FDA approved a new drug on Tuesday to help over a million Americans with such diseases.

May 20, 2014 04:32 PM EDT

69 Percent of American Adults Estimated to have Strain of HPV

A recent study conducted by researchers from the New York University (NYU) Langone Medical Center shows that about 69 percent of American adults have been infected with at least one of the 109 strains of HPV identified in the study.

May 20, 2014 06:25 PM EDT

New Target for Gum Disease Treatment Found in Immune System

Periodontitis is a form of gum disease that damages the soft tissue and destroys the bone that supports your teeth. It’s suffered by nearly half of adults in the U.S. and can also pose an increased risk of heart attack, stroke, and other health problems.

May 20, 2014 03:00 PM EDT

Use of Antidepressants during Pregnancy may Increase Risk of Malformations in Newborns

Mothers-to-be on antidepressants may increase their child's risk for certain health issues, including Chiari type 1 malformations.

May 20, 2014 05:45 PM EDT

Drug Has the Ability to Help Animals Live Longer and Healthier; Could Help Humans

Researchers at the Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon State University found a drug that imitates the effect of dietary restriction, which enables one to live longer and healthier. They tested the drug on animals to prove its beneficial effects.

May 20, 2014 02:07 PM EDT

World's Smallest and Fastest Nanomotor to Date May Power Miniature Machines

Scientists have created the world's smallest, fastest and longest-running nanomotor to date. The synthetic motor is an important step when it comes to developing miniature machines in the future.