Health & Medicine : Science World Report

May 14, 2014 12:49 PM EDT

Want a Better Sex Life and a Lasting Relationship? Watch Your Contraceptive

Want to have a better sex life and a more lasting relationship? Then take a look at what type of contraceptive you're using.

May 14, 2014 12:53 PM EDT

Why Aren’t Doctors Prescribing Medication Effective for Treating Alcohol Abuse?

Researchers from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill analyzed 122 previous studies that examined the effects of drugs that suppress alcohol cravings. Their findings suggest that more doctors should prescribe them.

May 14, 2014 11:04 AM EDT

CDC Tracks 100 People Who May Have Been in Contact with Florida MERS Patient

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention hopes to track down 100 people who may have come into contact with the second U.S. MERS patient in Orlando, Florida.

May 14, 2014 11:57 AM EDT

College Football Players Have Noticeable Changes in Their Brains and Slower Reaction Times

The University of Tulsa conducted a study of 50 participants to examine football, concussions, and their effect on brain regions involved with memory functions. A Tulsa faculty member involved in the study said the results were "astounding."

May 14, 2014 10:23 AM EDT

Athletes more Likely to Deal with Heart Issues in Old Age: Study

The competitive life of an athlete can be rewarding and adventurous. Yet the physical endurance needed to combat many feats of strength may also be exhausting on the heart, particularly over time.

May 14, 2014 10:01 AM EDT

Electrical Stimulation Impacts How the Human Brain Learns

It turns out that scientists can artificially impact the learning process. By stimulating a certain population of neurons within the brain with electricity, researchers can alter learning.

May 14, 2014 10:41 AM EDT

Early Menopause Linked to Increased Risk of Heart Failure

As previous studies have demonstrated a link between early menopause and heart disease, recent research looks at early menopause, heart failure and the role smoking plays in the problem.

May 14, 2014 05:40 AM EDT

OCD Questionnaire Offers Clue on Mental Health of the Person

A short questionnaire used to assess the risk factors of Obsessive-compulsive disorder may also offer clues on other existing mental health problems, a new study reveals.

May 14, 2014 05:25 AM EDT