Health & Medicine : Science World Report

May 01, 2014 10:38 AM EDT

Scientists Grow Human Cartilage in the Lab with Stem Cells

Scientists have managed to successfully grow fully functional human cartilage from human stem cells derived from bone marrow tissue in a lab. The latest effort could be a giant leap forward for medical professionals.

May 01, 2014 11:13 AM EDT

Rebuilding Muscle Tissue: Experimental Treatment Helps Bomb Victims

A team of U.S. researchers said on Wednesday that they have refined a method for regenerating muscle tissue. The new type of treatment, which uses the lining of pig bladders, has shown some success in regrowing lost tissue for patients who suffered from various traumatic injuries.

May 01, 2014 10:20 AM EDT

Nail Salon UV Lamps may Increase Risk of Skin Cancer

As previous studies have unmasked the dangers of tanning salons, new research shows that ultra-violet nail lamps may also increase the risk of skin cancer.

May 01, 2014 09:47 AM EDT

Light Household Chores can Help Stave Off Disability

For many entering the later stages of their life, strenuous exercise or activities may be out of the question. Yet a recent study shows that keeping up with something as small as light household chores can be an easy way to reduce the risk of disability.

May 02, 2014 12:11 AM EDT

Yoga Helps Decrease Stress in Pregnant Women: Study

As previous studies have shown the many benefits of yoga, recent research zeroes in on how this exercise can significantly reduce stress levels among pregnant women.

May 01, 2014 07:48 AM EDT

Origins of Deadly Pandemic Flu Virus of 1918 Discovered: Why it Targeted Young Adults

In 1918, a pandemic flu virus swept across the nation. This unusually severe flu resulted in the death of about 50 million people. Now, researchers have found the origin of this flu virus and the reason behind its unusual severity.

Apr 30, 2014 08:28 PM EDT

Alcohol Use and Smoking Among Adolescents Decreases with Coached Extracurricular Activities

For all of those high school guidance counselors out there – if you’re looking for a scientifically proven way to keep students out of trouble, a new Dartmouth University study could provide helpful answers.

Apr 30, 2014 02:47 PM EDT

2-Year-Old Girl Gets Kidney from Facebook User

Thank Facebook for helping 2-year-old Arianna Moore get a new kidney and begin a journey towards a new life.

Apr 30, 2014 02:58 PM EDT

Stress is Contagious: Your Body Releases Hormones When you See a Stressed Person

The Max Planck Society is Germany's most successful research organization. They recently conducted a study that found stress is contagious based on trigger reactions from participants who observed others mired in stressful situations.

Apr 30, 2014 01:44 PM EDT

The Complex Regulation Behind Lipid Metabolism: It's All in the Genes

A recent study shows that the Sirt7 gene plays a critical role in regulating metabolism energy.

Apr 30, 2014 12:27 PM EDT

DNA Repair Helps Treat Genetic Disorders

Judith Campbell, a professor of chemistry and biology at Caltech, has discovered some interesting new insights into treatments for a bone marrow genetic disorder.

Apr 30, 2014 10:11 AM EDT