Health & Medicine : Science World Report

Apr 30, 2014 10:49 AM EDT

WHO Reveals Antibiotic Resistant Bugs are a Worldwide Threat to Public Health

The World Health Organization released a report on Wednesday that examined 114 countries and found antibiotic resistance to be a worldwide threat. Officials say that every region of the world must be aware of the issue to treat infections going forward.

Apr 30, 2014 10:59 AM EDT

British Actor Bob Hoskins Dies at 71

British actor Bob Hoskins died Tuesday. He was 71.

Apr 30, 2014 04:47 PM EDT

'You Are What You Eat' And So is Your Baby

A recent study shows that what a mother eats before her pregnancy starts could influence the health of her child. According to researchers at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Tex., they discovered that certain diets could even influence the child's DNA.

Apr 30, 2014 08:58 AM EDT

In Anti-smoking TV ads, anger works better than sadness and is more persuasive to viewers, a new study reveals.

Apr 30, 2014 08:51 AM EDT

Babies Identify Real Objects from Pictures as Early as 9 months, Study

A new study claims that babies display the ability to identify real objects from pictures by the time they are nine months old.

Apr 30, 2014 06:48 AM EDT

Cereal Fiber: High Intake of Fiber Boosts Longevity of Heart Attack Survivors

Adhering to a high fiber diet helps heart attack survivors live longer, a new study reveals.

Apr 30, 2014 04:11 AM EDT

FDA Approves New Drug Zykadia to treat Lung Cancer

Novartis's new therapy drug 'Zykadia' received a nod from the U.S. health regulators to treat late stage of lung cancer.

Apr 29, 2014 08:53 PM EDT

Vitamin D may Boost Survival Rates Among Cancer Patients

A recent study looks at how vitamin D may boost survival rates in cancer survivors.

Apr 29, 2014 08:26 PM EDT

Could Cherry Juice Help Cure Insomnia?

A recent study looks at how drinking cherry juice could potentially help cure insomnia.

Apr 29, 2014 08:22 PM EDT

MERS Virus Spreads to More Countries: Saudi Arabia Takes Measures Further

The recent MERS virus outbreak in Saudi Arabia has lasted nearly two weeks and increased the total case count from 285 to over 350. In the last couple of days, officials reported MERS cases in other countries, alarming international health experts.

Apr 29, 2014 08:21 PM EDT

MS Patients May See Improvement in Symptoms with Combined Treatment Technique

A clinical study funded by the National Institutes of Health found potentially promising evidence for multiple sclerosis patients. By combining two drugs, the scientists found that symptoms for MS patients could be relieved.

Apr 29, 2014 05:18 PM EDT