Health & Medicine : Science World Report

Apr 07, 2014 04:26 PM EDT

Diet Rich in Beans, Lentils and Chickpeas Helps Lower LDL

Your parents might have said that beans were the 'magical fruit,' and turns out, they weren't kidding. A good combination of beans, lentils and other legumes can help to cut down on LDL levels, otherwise known as bad cholesterol and what increases the risk of heart disease.

Apr 07, 2014 02:53 PM EDT

Milk may Reduce Osteoarthritis Risk in Women

Previous studies have boasted the benefits of regular milk consumption. Particularly for women, daily dairy intake can help prevent osteoporosis that many will deal with during menopause. Yet more specifically, a recent study also shows that drinking milk could help to prevent osteoarthritis, a 'wea...

Apr 07, 2014 03:36 PM EDT

Father's Obesity may Increase Child's Risk of Autism: Study

While previous studies have examined the connection between maternal obesity during pregnancy and the risk of developmental disorders in children, paternal obesity and increased health risks have often been undermined. However, a recent study takes an in-depth look at the role of paternal obesity an...

Apr 07, 2014 01:45 PM EDT

Roche and Oryzon Work on New Cancer-Blocking Drug

Roche Diagnostics in Switzerland and Oryzon Genomics in Spain agreed to work together in order to develop a new cancer drug that switches on genes that block the deadly disease’s growth.

Apr 07, 2014 12:54 PM EDT

Mice are Super Hosts to Lyme Disease: Study

Researchers from Sarah Lawrence have discovered that the white-footed mouse may be a perfect host for the tiny, bloodsucking parasites that harbor Lyme disease--a tick-borne illnesses more commonly seen in the Northern hemisphere, that affects roughly 30,000 people in the United States each year, ac...

Apr 07, 2014 10:37 AM EDT

Pfizer's Breast Cancer Drug Palbociclib could Change Treatment Options

The experimental breast cancer drug, palbociclib, has shown promise for the future treatment of breast cancer, according to the pharmaceutical company Pfizer.

Apr 07, 2014 12:23 PM EDT

The Price of Childhood Obesity: Adds $20K to Lifetime Medical Costs

As the obesity epidemic in the United States continues to escalate, many children succumb to unhealthy dietary habits that could put them at a greater risk for weight-related health issues. In order to control and even prevent certain health risks, including type 2 diabetes and hypertension, many ch...

Apr 07, 2014 11:47 AM EDT

Fat or Fit? Where does your City Fall in the United States

Just how fit is your city? A new Gallup study reveals where your home falls in the United States.

Apr 07, 2014 11:06 AM EDT

Could a DNA Test Determine Return of Prostate Cancer?

The National Cancer Institute estimates that in 2014, there will be over 230,000 new cases of prostate cancer, with close to 30,000 resulting in death.

Apr 07, 2014 10:13 AM EDT

Could a Simple Blood Test Detect 'Solid' Cancers?

Detecting certain types of cancers may not always be so easy. Often times, pinpointing the exact type and location of tumors or determining the advancement of the disease can be extremely difficult.

Apr 07, 2014 07:43 AM EDT