Health & Medicine : Science World Report

May 02, 2014 09:35 AM EDT

Humans Have a Nose for Gender: Sense of Smell Identifies What is Masculine and Feminine

Can humans "smell" gender? Apparently they can. Scientists have discovered that the human body produces chemical cues that communicate gender to members of the opposite sex.

May 02, 2014 06:44 AM EDT

Intake of Alcohol Before Pregnancy Tied to Intestinal Birth Defect

A new study reveals an association between alcohol used months before conception to increased risk of intestinal birth defects.

May 02, 2014 05:19 AM EDT

Risk of Divorce Among Older Married Couples Increases when Wives Become Seriously ill

Till death do us apart.. Not anymore!! Among older married couples, wives serious illness increases the risk of divorce, a new study reveals.

May 02, 2014 03:55 AM EDT

Nearly 40 Percent of Premature Deaths From Leading Causes Can be Prevented, CDC Says

Each year, nearly 40 percent of the premature deaths from leading causes can be prevented, a new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests.

May 02, 2014 09:50 AM EDT

Five Diseases Cause Two-Thirds of All Deaths in U.S., CDC Reports

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are a combined five diseases, ailments, and accidents that cause a majority of the deaths (approximately 900,000 each year) in our country.

May 02, 2014 12:26 PM EDT

Cinco de Mayo is National Hand Hygiene Day: CDC Promotes Health and Cleanliness

It’s likely that many people will celebrate Cinco de Mayo on Monday with a lot of Mexican food and tequila. But May 5 is also Hand Hygiene Day, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention hope to promote cleanliness to avoid preventable illnesses.

May 01, 2014 01:53 PM EDT

'Health Obesity': The Myth Behind the Juxtaposition

Is it possible to be healthy and obese? A recent study conducted by researchers from the Cleveland Clinic sums it up: No.

May 01, 2014 01:20 PM EDT

Unhealthy Sleeping Habits and the Effect on the Brain

Previous studies have shown that too little sleep can interfere with daily functioning. Over time, it can even harm cognitive development. Yet researchers from the Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) believe that too much sleep can also affect memory, particularly in women.

May 01, 2014 12:54 PM EDT

Experimental Drug May Prolong Your Life: Mouse Lifespan Extended

Could there be a drug that can prolong a person's lifespan? When it comes to mice, there just may be. Scientists have created an experimental drug that inhibits a protein involved in physiological aging and actually prolongs the lifespan of a mouse.

May 01, 2014 01:04 PM EDT

Lack of Vitamin D Might be Associated with a Higher Risk of Prostate Cancer

Vitamin D is essential in maintaining normal blood levels of calcium and phosphorous to help strengthen bones. A lack of its consumption could lead to serious illness later down the road, including different forms of cancer.

May 01, 2014 12:37 PM EDT

Behind the Music: Professional Artists at Increased Risk of Tinnitus

For professional musicians, music is their life. The creation and success of their craft ultimately determines the future of their career. Yet some may take for granted just how important a role hearing plays in the cacophony of their art.

May 01, 2014 12:21 PM EDT

Fitness App Will Add New Feature to Track Physical Health and Food Intake

Over 50 million people use MyFitnessPal, a free app that allows you to log your meals daily to help track your caloric intake as well as the kinds of food you're eating. Now, the developers plan to add a feature that will revolutionize fitness apps.