Health & Medicine : Science World Report

Apr 02, 2014 06:25 AM EDT

Single Men Suffer High Risk of Death from Skin Cancer, Study

Cohabitation status and gender has a strong influence on the risk of death from the most aggressive skin cancer, according to Swedish researchers.

Apr 01, 2014 11:24 PM EDT

Could a Protein Help the Body Resist Weight Gain?

As the obesity epidemic continues to be a prominent health issue in the United States, statistics show that more than one-third of the population is overweight, suffering from health issues involving high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, insulin resistance and belly fat.

Apr 01, 2014 10:20 PM EDT

Don't Pee in the Pool: May Result in Dangerous Toxins

Don't pee in the pool.

Apr 01, 2014 09:41 PM EDT

Gut Molecule Elafin may Help Symptoms of Celiac Disease: Study

Could a gut molecule contain the potential to cure celiac disease? A recent study conducted by researchers at McMaster University shows that a key molecule could hold essential information regarding new treatments against this painful autoimmune disorder.

Apr 01, 2014 03:21 PM EDT

Healthy Heart in Youth may Keep Cognitive Abilities Strong Later in Life

Statistics show that childhood obesity in the United States has more than doubled in children and quadrupled in adolescents in the past 30 years, putting many at an increased risk for high blood pressure and cholesterol levels. To make matters worse, a recent study shows that higher levels during ch...

Apr 01, 2014 02:14 PM EDT

Running to Death: How Much is Too Much?

A recent study shows that you should indeed put a cap on the amount of running you're doing. While this exercise is linked to a host of benefits, including weight control, stress reduction and better blood pressure, there is a point of diminishing returns.

Apr 01, 2014 02:43 PM EDT

Hepatitis C Drug Could Reach $5 Billion in Sales in United States Alone

Gilead Sciences’ hepatitis C drug costs patients $1,000 a day. The drug, Sovaldi, was recently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and could amass the highest sales number for any first-year drug.

Apr 01, 2014 01:33 PM EDT

FDA Approves "da Vinci Surgical System" for Minimally Invasive Surgeries

Intuitive Surgical, Inc., the global leader in robotic-assisted minimally invasive surgery, has developed their new “da Vinci® Xi™ Surgical System,” which was cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration today.

Apr 01, 2014 01:47 PM EDT

1 in 3 U.S. Kids has High Cholesterol

Statistics show that more than 71 million adult Americans are affected by high levels of LDL, otherwise known as "bad" cholesterol. That's one out of every 3 adults. Yet statistics also show that cholesterol levels for American children may not be so healthy for many.

Apr 03, 2014 12:47 AM EDT

Faking the Big O: Could it Boost Female Sexual Arousal?

Of course, we've all faked orgasm before. It's unfortunate that most men just don't know how to work it in the bedroom. Yet a recent study shows that faking the big O could actually help boost female arousal.

Apr 01, 2014 01:04 PM EDT

United States Sends Team to Battle Ebola Virus Outbreak in Western Africa

Out of the 122 documented cases thus far, approximately 80 people have died in Guinea as a result of the Ebola Virus. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is sending a team of five experts to fight the outbreak in Western Africa.

Apr 01, 2014 12:56 PM EDT

Stress Might Make Allergies Worse: Study

As spring allergies come on in full force, a recent study shows that like most health issues, stress can dramatically exacerbate the symptoms of any health issue.