Health & Medicine : Science World Report

Apr 25, 2014 11:59 PM EDT

Are you 'Beezin?' Alleged Teen Trend Involves Lip Balm on Eyelids

Social media has shed light on a new trend among today's youngsters. It involves rubbing peppermint lip balm on their eyelids. (We don't understand it, either.)

Apr 25, 2014 09:58 AM EDT

FDA Might Ban Shock Therapy Following Complaints from Rotenberg Students

The use of "electrical stimulation devices" for manipulating aggressive or self-injurious behavior might be used no longer if the U.S. Food and Drug Administration continue to investigate its pros and cons.

Apr 25, 2014 07:58 AM EDT

Lab-Grown Human Skin Created with Stem Cells Could Replace Animal Testing

Animal lovers are in for some good news. It turns out that scientists have created the first lab-grown human skin, which could potentially replace animal testing in labs.

Apr 25, 2014 08:28 AM EDT

Coffee Lovers: Increased Consumption of Coffee Lowers the Risk of type 2 Diabetes

A latest study ties consumption of three or more cups of coffee a day to reduced risk of type 2 diabetes.

Apr 25, 2014 06:20 AM EDT

Drinking One More Cup of Coffee Per Day Lowers Your Risk of Diabetes

Scientists have discovered that increasing coffee consumption by an average of one and a half cups per day over a four-year period can reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes by 11 percent.

Apr 25, 2014 06:02 AM EDT

Moderate Consumption of Wine Offers Protection against Kidney Disease

A new study offers a good reason to drink wine, stating when consumed in moderation, the beverage offers protection against chronic kidney disease.

Apr 25, 2014 05:06 AM EDT

FDA Okays First HPV Test for Primary Cervical Cancer Screening

The federal health regulators have given a green signal to an HPV DNA test proposed by Roche as a primary screening option for cervical cancer in women aged 25 and above.

Apr 25, 2014 12:02 AM EDT

Go Ahead, 'Horse Around': Study Shows Caring for Companion may Lower Stress Hormone

"Horsing around" doesn't typically carry the most positive connotation. Yet a recent study shows that young people who regularly work with horses may experience a significant reduction of stress.

Apr 24, 2014 11:42 PM EDT

Aspirin may Reduce the Risk of Colorectal Cancer for Patients with Specific Genes

A recent study shows that daily aspirin will not only reduce the risk of heart attack, but can also reduce the risk of colon cancer among those with high levels of a specific gene type.

Apr 24, 2014 05:15 PM EDT

Marijuana Legalization has not Increased Teen Drug Use

Among the many concerns for those opposed to marijuana legalization, a recent study finds that drug use has not increased among young people in states that have decriminalized the drug for medicinal purposes.

Apr 24, 2014 07:04 PM EDT

New Cases of MERS Virus Found in Saudi Arabian Cities: 285 Documented

The Saudi Arabian Health Ministry reported new cases of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome in the country’s capital of Riyadh as well as the cities of Jiddah, Mecca, and Medina, resulting in four deaths in the past few days.

Apr 24, 2014 04:14 PM EDT