Health & Medicine : Science World Report

Mar 27, 2014 03:27 PM EDT

Antidepressant Use during Pregnancy may Increase Risk of Preterm Birth

A recent study shows that the use of antidepressants during pregnancy could potentially increase the risk of preterm birth. According to researchers from Brigham and Women's Hospital, Vanderbilt University, MetroWest Medical Center and Tufts Medical Center, they discovered that these medications sho...

Mar 27, 2014 03:38 PM EDT

Autism Rates in Children Increased 30 Percent Since 2012: 1 in 68 Kids

The latest data from the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that one in every 68 children has autism, which is up from every one in 88 children back in 2012. The new statistics were released today.

Mar 27, 2014 02:01 PM EDT

Mediterranean Diet may Reduce Risk of Diabetes: Study

A recent study suggests that taking up a Mediterranean diet could help to decrease the risk of diabetes, particularly among those who may be at a greater risk for cardiovascular disease.

Mar 27, 2014 01:01 PM EDT

Smartphone App Supports Recovery from Alcoholism

A smartphone app may have the power to help some individuals overcome alcoholism, according to a recent study.

Mar 27, 2014 02:31 PM EDT

Autism May Begin in the Womb: Brain Abnormalities Spotted Before Birth

Scientists have discovered that the brain abnormalities associated with autism can be traced back to before a child is born.

Mar 27, 2014 11:09 AM EDT

Seven States Find Tampering of GlaxoSmithKline Weight-Loss Drug Alli

Twenty bottles of the popular weight-loss drug Alli, manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline, is suspected to have been tampered with, containing pills other than those mentioned on the label. At this time, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is currently investigating the case.

Mar 26, 2014 05:12 PM EDT

Higher Skin Cancer Death Rate in Minorities due to Lack of Awareness: Study

Recent research suggests that more minorities die from skin cancer due to a lack of awareness regarding the skin cancer. Despite their lower risk for developing the health issue, new findings show that minorities are diagnosed at a more advanced stage of skin cancer and have lower chances of surviva...

Mar 26, 2014 05:00 PM EDT

Tough Bosses less likely to Burn Out: Study

Bosses may not be the most loved individuals in their companies, and rightly so. A recent study shows that better bosses? Well, they're just not that friendly.

Mar 26, 2014 04:28 PM EDT

How Old is your Heart? Device Calculates Organ's Age

In order to get a better of idea of your full heart disease risk, doctors from the United Kingdom have developed a new risk calculation tool known as JBS3 that can help patients to determine their "true" heart age and lifetime risk of heart attack and/or stroke.

Mar 26, 2014 08:07 PM EDT

"Four Loko" Agrees to Remove Caffeine from Former 'Deadly' Alcohol Product

After an official legal settlement, Phusion Projects has agreed to sell their famed “Four Loko” alcohol product without caffeine in it. Four Loko debuted back in 2005 and gained popularity amongst college students because of its mixture of caffeine and alcohol.

Mar 26, 2014 03:18 PM EDT

Wal-Mart Recalls 'Cuddle Care' Dolls: Fire Hazard

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. have issued an immediate recall of the My Sweet Love/My Sweet Baby Cuddle Care Dolls that are sold exclusively at its store since August 2012, according to The City Wire. The company has received 12 reports of incidents including two reports of burns or blisters on the thumb and...

Mar 26, 2014 07:59 PM EDT

7 Million Deaths Attributed to Air Pollution Worldwide in 2012

A World Health Organization (WHO) report released yesterday found that over seven million people died in 2012 as a result of air pollution. One-third of these people were from developing Asian countries.