Health & Medicine : Science World Report

Apr 17, 2014 10:34 AM EDT

Delayed Clamping Improves Placenta Transfusion, Reduces Iron Deficiency

Birth can be a traumatic and emotional experience for mother and child. For the newborn in particular, how he or she enters the world may determine future health issues.

Apr 17, 2014 11:53 PM EDT

Anti-Seizure Drug Ezogabine may Help Reduce Alcohol Consumption

Researchers from the Boston University School of Medicine have found that the anti-seizure drug ezogabine could potentially help in the road to recovery from alcoholism.

Apr 17, 2014 11:44 AM EDT

Free Prescription Drug Samples are Costing Patients: Medical Groups Wary

Perhaps the saying “there’s no such thing as a free lunch” is true. New research has found that free prescription drug samples encourage doctors to prescribe more expensive and less effective medicines, costing patients more money.

Apr 17, 2014 11:50 AM EDT

Environmental Injustice: Pollution Higher in Poor, Minority Communities

Researchers from the University of Minnesota have uncovered a pattern of "environmental injustice," suggesting that minorities may be disproportionately exposed to areas near toxic waste, landfills and other pollutants.

Apr 17, 2014 11:16 AM EDT

Fourth Child in UK Killed by Slapped Cheek Virus

Tahlia Raven was the fourth child in the UK to reportedly die from the 'slapped cheek' virus since 2006.

Apr 17, 2014 10:40 AM EDT

Ebola Virus Outbreak Update: West Africa Deaths Mount as New Strain is Discovered

Despite the slowdown of the Ebola virus outbreak along with as many as eight recoveries, the death toll has risen to 122 in Guinea, which is up from 101 from last week.

Apr 17, 2014 05:18 AM EDT

Diabetes Related Complications Drop Over Last 2 Decades, CDC Says

The latest diabetes data from the federal Centers for Disease Control highlights a drop in some major diabetes-related complications among the U.S. adults.

Apr 16, 2014 11:46 PM EDT

Failed Elementary School Students may Increase Risk of Local Homicide

A recent study conducted by researchers from New York University shows a direct connection between higher local homicide rates and the number of failed elementary students.

Apr 17, 2014 08:38 AM EDT

Type 2 Diabetes Complications Witness Steep Decline Over the Last 20 Years

What begins as someone being overweight eventually progresses to obesity, then type 2 diabetes, and finally heart disease. This is not the absolute state of events, but it’s very common, and medical experts have been working to eliminate the progression.

Apr 16, 2014 05:02 PM EDT

Apathy in Old Age Could be a Sign your Brain's Shrinking

A recent study conducted by researchers with the National Institute on Aging shows that apathy, or lack of emotion, may be one of the first signs to suggest a deteriorating mind during old age.

Apr 16, 2014 04:19 PM EDT

Could Naps be Dangerous? Study

Just as that afternoon slump hits, many of his might enjoy a little nap to feel rejuvenated, refreshed and less grouchy during the rest of the day. Yet a recent study shows that if you're frequently catching some extra sleep before bedtime, it could be sign of a greater health issue.

Apr 16, 2014 07:38 PM EDT

French Laboratory Loses Over 2,000 SARS Virus Vials

Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) was first identified in 2003 when an outbreak occurred in China and spread to four continents, killing nearly 800 people. The Pasteur Institute in Paris reported they lost over 2,000 SARS vials last week.