Health & Medicine : Science World Report

May 09, 2014 08:26 AM EDT

Low Carb Diet Lowers Inflammation in Diabetics, Study

A two year study confirms that intake of low carb diet helps reducing inflammation in those with type 2 diabetes.

May 09, 2014 08:16 AM EDT

Increased Chewing Benefits Weight Management

A new study claims that increased chewing of food may be an effective strategy to cut excess body fat.

May 09, 2014 08:08 AM EDT

Early Intake of Statin Tied to Reduced Progression of Kidney Disease

A new study finds that children with serious form of kidney disease, benefit from early intake of Statin, a cholesterol lowering drug.

May 09, 2014 06:16 AM EDT

'Zontivity' Wins FDA Approval to Reduce Risk of Heart Attacks and Stroke

Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp's 'Zontivity' received a green signal from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to lower the risk of heart attacks and stroke.

May 08, 2014 10:19 PM EDT

Fear of Weight Gain may Deter Smokers from Trying to Quit

A recent study conducted by researchers at Penn State College of Medicine shows that some smokers may be less likely to quit if they believe it will cause weight gain.

May 08, 2014 09:51 PM EDT

Low-Carb Diet may be Beneficial for Patients with Type 2 Diabetes

Researchers from Linköping University in Sweden believe that eating a low-carb diet could help people with type 2 diabetes reduce levels of inflammation associated with the illness.

May 08, 2014 10:37 PM EDT

Near Death Experiences: Does the Brain Create Consciousness?

Does consciousness exist outside the brain, pointing to a more observable world than meets the eye? Or are near death and out-of-body experiences simply signs of oxygen deprivation, showcasing a plausible occurrence easily explained by science?

May 08, 2014 07:02 PM EDT

CDC Reports Syphilis is Increasing in Homosexual and Bisexual Men

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention syphilis cases among gay and bisexual adults in the United States is on the rise after the disease was nearly eliminated more than a decade ago.

May 08, 2014 07:01 PM EDT

Synthetic Marijuana Used More Frequently Than Cannabis Among Those Serving in the Military

A few days after authorities in Texas reported nearly 120 deaths over the span of a week due to overdose on synthetic marijuana, a University of Washington study found that it’s the most abused substance among active-duty Army personnel.

May 08, 2014 06:57 PM EDT

Health Care Spending in 2014 is Likely to Cause an Increase in Medical Costs

In 2010, Americans spent over $2.6 trillion on health care, and in 2014 their spending is at its fastest pace in the first quarter since 1980. The Affordable Care Act is likely responsible as it grants more people access to care.

May 08, 2014 01:49 PM EDT

Therapy Dogs Help Returning Troops Deal With Post Traumatic Stress

In recent years, U.S. troops have returned home after being immersed in a hostile environment, whether it was Afghanistan or Iraq. Post-traumatic stress disorder can be common for soldiers, but dogs might be able to help ease its effects.

May 09, 2014 05:27 AM EDT

Black Death Survivors Were Healthier After Bubonic Plague Ravaged Europe

Researchers are learning a bit more about the Black Death, and have found that those who survived it were healthier and lived longer than people who lived before the epidemic.