Health & Medicine : Science World Report

May 16, 2014 05:32 AM EDT

Thousands Hit Emergency Rooms Due to Injuries From Pool Chemicals

Thousands arrive at emergency rooms due to injuries caused by chemicals from pools, a new report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention claims.

May 16, 2014 05:30 AM EDT

Older Migraine Sufferers More Likely to Have Silent Brain Injury

People with a history of migraine headaches are more likely to suffer silent brain injury, a new study reveals.

May 16, 2014 05:24 AM EDT

Single Episode of Binge Drinking Causes Adverse health Effects

Even a single episode of binge drinking is known to cause significant negative health effects, a new study reveals.

May 15, 2014 08:15 PM EDT

Migraines may Increase 'Silent Stroke' Risk in Older Individuals

Migraines can create symptoms of vision disturbances that lead to pulsing neurological pain, often accompanied with movement, speech and sensory disturbances. A recent study shows that this relatively common health issue can increase the risk of "silent strokes," particularly in older individuals.

May 15, 2014 05:08 PM EDT

Could a Daily Pill Help Prevent the Transmission of HIV?

Taking a daily pill may be the next step to prevent the spread of HIV. Though health officials had simply suggested that wearing a condom was enough, health experts from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now believe that pre-exposure prophylaxis, or PrEP, should be taken daily for those...

May 15, 2014 04:44 PM EDT

Longevity Increase Seen Around the World: WHO

Life expectancy in Canada makes a climb for both men and women. Statistics from the World Health Organization (WHO) show that since 1990, a massive gap between low-income and high-income countries has resulted in an average life increase of nine years.

May 15, 2014 02:55 PM EDT

Only One Instance of Binge Drinking Can Affect Your Health: University Study

Perhaps high school health class was right – binge drinking can seriously affect your health. Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Medical School found that just one episode of binge drinking can have serious effects.

May 15, 2014 01:17 PM EDT

Shark Antibodies Could Create New Methods to Fight Serious Illness

There's a lot we can learn from sharks and now, scientists are using them to find out how we can combat serious illnesses. Researchers have taken a look at the antibodies in sharks to better understand how to stabilize them for use to combat sickness.

May 15, 2014 02:49 PM EDT

Obesity Increases the Risk of Breast Cancer Death Risk

Younger women who are obese are at a 34 percent increased risk of dying from breast cancer, according to a recent study conducted by researchers from Britain's University of Oxford.

May 15, 2014 12:29 PM EDT

Health Officials Warn Dozens of Airports and Customs Staffs of MERS Virus

It only took two cases of the deadly MERS virus for U.S. health officials to post warnings in airports. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s health advisory posted warnings reminding travelers to take health precautions.

May 15, 2014 10:39 AM EDT

Hazardous Flame Retardants Discovered in California Preschools and Day Care Centers

Flame retardants can be made of hazardous chemicals, affecting the health of those exposed to them. Now, a new study reveals that these flame retardants can be found in preschools and day care centers across California.

May 15, 2014 11:43 AM EDT

Young Binge Drinkers Are Likely to Develop Alcohol Use Disorder

Binge drinking refers to consuming a number of drinks within two hours causing blood alcohol concentration levels to reach 0.08 g/dL. This form of drinking is popular among college students, and could pose a problem entering adulthood.