Health & Medicine : Science World Report

Apr 24, 2014 06:59 PM EDT

Vaccines Eradicate Diseases and Save Hundreds of Thousands of Lives, CDC Says

The Vaccines for Children program was established in 1993 and aimed to ensure that children would not get sick from preventable diseases. Since 1994, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that vaccines saved over 732,000 lives.

Apr 24, 2014 06:58 PM EDT

CDC Reports Most Measles Outbreaks Across the United States Since 1996

There have been measles outbreaks in a number of states dating back to January 1. Now, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have totaled 13 outbreaks and 129 cases of the viral respiratory disease.

Apr 24, 2014 01:02 PM EDT

Rural Microbes May Boost Health of City Dwellers: Immune Systems Need Exposure

It turns out that there may be a reason that city dwellers of lower socioeconomic status are more prone to asthma, allergies and other chronic inflammatory disorders. Researchers have found that it could be due in part to their reduced exposure to microbes that thrive in rural environments.

Apr 24, 2014 10:15 AM EDT

Cow Manure May Lead to More Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria on Food

It turns out that cow manure may be more dangerous than anyone expected (and not just because of the smell). Manure can contain a surprising number of antibiotic resistance genes from the cows' gut bacteria.

Apr 24, 2014 09:16 AM EDT

New Target of Human Emotions: Scientists Discover Brain Pathway Underlying Behavior

Emotions are a huge part of the human existence. They dictate our actions on a daily basis. Now, scientists have discovered a brain pathway that underlies the emotional behaviors critical for survival.

Apr 24, 2014 10:06 AM EDT

For Poop Transplants, Frozen Feces Work Just Fine

Poop is not the most pleasant topic to discuss, even in terms of medical science. Yet for those suffering from the intestinal infection Clostridium difficile, a bacterium that can cause diarrhea or in more severe cases, life-threatening colon inflammation, a fecal transplant is oftentimes necessary....

Apr 24, 2014 12:03 PM EDT

Scientists Discover Genetic Clues Behind the Longevity of World's Oldest Woman

For Hendrikje van Andel-Schipper, the oldest woman who ever, she swore by two life secrets: A daily serving of herring and a glass of OJ. Yet scientists have discovered so much more behind her remarkably healthy life and crystal-clear cognition.

Apr 24, 2014 08:44 AM EDT

1 in 12 U.S. Seniors Lack Access to Adequate Food, Study

A latest study highlights the existence of food insecurity among seniors in the U.S. stating 1 in 12 seniors lack access to adequate food.

Apr 24, 2014 06:03 AM EDT

Whooping Cough: Sudden Rise in Pertussis Noticed in City of Long Beach

The U.S. health officials are alarmed with the sudden rise of whooping cough in a South California city, stating a three-fold increase in the number of infected cases when compared to last year.

Apr 24, 2014 05:57 AM EDT