Health & Medicine : Science World Report

Apr 15, 2014 10:10 PM EDT

Could a Chinese Herbal Remedy Help Relieve Joint Pain?

A recent study shows that herbal remedies may be more helpful at treating rheumatoid arthritis than common drugs used to treat inflammation associated with the health issue.

Apr 15, 2014 08:10 PM EDT

Concussions Among Teen may Increase their Risk of Suicide

Though previous studies have shown that concussions can hinder cognitive function, recent research shows that they can also increase suicidal tendencies in teens.

Apr 15, 2014 06:47 PM EDT

Sleep Apnea may Increase Risk of Osteoporosis in Women

A recent study conducted by researchers from the Chi Mei Medical Center in Tainan, Taiwan, shows that sleep apnea could potentially increase the risk of osteoporosis in women and seniors.

Apr 15, 2014 07:47 PM EDT

Free New York City Condoms End Up For Sale in Dominican Republic Drug Stores

In 2007 the New York City Health Department was the first to release an official branded condom. The NYC Condom was distributed throughout the five boroughs for free in order to prevent sexually transmitted infections.

Apr 15, 2014 04:01 PM EDT

IMS Health: Prescription Drug Spending Increased in the United States Last Year

In 2013 Americans spent $329.2 billion on prescription drugs, which was a 3.2% increase from the year before. The IMS Institute for Healthcare Informatics released their study today, also documenting the rise in spending for healthcare overall.

Apr 15, 2014 01:57 PM EDT

Could Menstrual Cramps Hurt Cognitive Performance?

For any woman who's dealt with period pain, menstrual cramps can create a wide-variety of health issues--including fatigue, nausea, and cramping in close to 40 percent of women. For 15 percent, they may experience even more severe symptoms.

Apr 15, 2014 06:15 PM EDT

Alzheimer's Gene Increases Risk in Women

A recent study conducted by researchers from Stanford University shows that a newly discovered gene may explain why more women develop dementia than men. For the female sex in particular, researchers found that having this gene significantly increased their risk for the health issue.

Apr 15, 2014 04:35 PM EDT

Blood Test may Determine Return of Breast Cancer

A recent study conducted by researchers from the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center has accurately detected the presence of advanced breast cancer cells in some patients, via a blood test.

Apr 15, 2014 02:40 PM EDT

Mumps Outbreak in Ohio Nearly Doubles: Officials Urge Residents to Get MMR Vaccine

What began as a few cases of the mumps on the Ohio State University campus has worsened over the past month and a half. The virus has spread to surrounding counties and now Columbus Public Health has documented a total of 212 cases.

Apr 15, 2014 01:42 PM EDT

High Prevalence of Autism Could Benefit Patients in the Workforce

Based on data taken from 2010, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a report last month that found 1 in every 68 children have autism spectrum disorder. There are a few positives to this alarming discovery.

Apr 15, 2014 12:52 PM EDT

Ebola Virus Outbreak in West Africa Slowing, But Still Ongoing

Medical staff from the World Health Organization as well as Doctors Without Borders flocked to Guinea following an unabated Ebola Virus outbreak that began in February. The virus has slowed, but diagnoses and deaths are still occurring.

Apr 15, 2014 11:06 AM EDT

Jenny McCarthy Explains “Anti-Vaccine” Stance Despite Past Concerns About Autism Links

After fielding criticisms left and right over the past few months, Jenny McCarthy penned an op-ed in the Chicago Sun-Times where she said she is not “anti-vaccine” despite being vocal in the past about vaccines link to autism spectrum disorder.