Health & Medicine : Science World Report

May 19, 2014 10:14 AM EDT

Interrupted Breathing During Sleep May Hurt Heart Health

Scientists have found that those with obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) have diminished activity among neurons responsible for keeping heart rate low.

May 19, 2014 09:31 AM EDT

Too Much Exercise Risks Men's Heart Health

You may want to be careful about how much you exercise. Scientists have found that overdosing on high intensity exercise may actually increase the risk of death from a heart attack or stroke in those with existing heart disease.

May 19, 2014 09:58 AM EDT

E. Coli Outbreak: Massive Restaurant Ground Beef Recall

Eleven people in four states have been sickened by an E. coli outbreak from 1.8 million pounds of ground beef products produced for restaurant use by Wolverine Packing Company of Detroit, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Safety Inspection Service (USDA-FSIS). The products wer...

May 19, 2014 04:16 PM EDT

Pancreatic Cancer Projected to Become the Second-Most Cancer-Related Death in U.S.

A new report published Monday has officials predicting that by 2030, pancreatic cancer will become the second most cancer-related death in the United States.

May 19, 2014 09:38 AM EDT

Poll Finds it's More Stressful to Care for Ailing Spouse than Parents

Marriage is no easy task, and living out the "in sickness and in health" portion of the vow can prove particularly difficult for some couples.

May 19, 2014 09:34 AM EDT

First Transmission of MERS Virus in United States Occurs with Original Infected Illinois Man

The third case of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) in the United States was documented on Saturday, and it’s also the first time the disease was transmitted within the country, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

May 19, 2014 07:51 AM EDT

Mom's Poor Sleep During Late Stage Pregnancy Can Impact Baby's Weight

Researchers have discovered the poor-quality sleep during the third trimester of pregnancy can increase the odds of weight gain and metabolic abnormalities in offspring once they research adulthood.

May 19, 2014 07:01 AM EDT

E-Cigarettes Don't Expose You to Just 'Harmless' Water Vapor: Air Pollution Discovered

Could e-cigarettes help you quit smoking? That's apparently not the case, despite what the industry claims. Scientists have discovered that claims about the devices are unsupported by the evidence to date.

May 19, 2014 07:28 AM EDT

Painkiller May Help Lessen Recurring Urinary Infections, Study

Intake of over-the counter painkillers may help women suffering with recurring urinary infection to prevent the infection, a new study reveals.

May 19, 2014 07:24 AM EDT

Oral Bacteria Help Diagnose Pancreatic Cancer, Researchers Claim

A specific bacteria present in the salvia may be indicative of pancreatic cancer, a new study suggests.

May 19, 2014 04:44 AM EDT

Dogs and Cattle Offer Clues about the Emergence of New Diseases

Researchers provide evidence into how pets and other domesticated animals offer clue on the rise of infection that can easily transmitted between humans and animals.

May 19, 2014 04:45 AM EDT

Vitamin D supplements Offer Limited Benefit in Asthma Treatment

Adults with persistent asthma and low levels of Vitamin D, intake of vitamin D3 supplement did not reduce treatment failure rate or symptoms, a new study reveals.