Health & Medicine : Science World Report

Mar 26, 2014 12:53 PM EDT

Scientists Study Stem Cells to Better Understand Bipolar Disorder

Statistics show that 5.7 million adult Americans suffer from bipolar disorder. That's 2.6 percent of the U.S. population age 18 and up every year, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. The sixth leading cause of disability in the world, the disorder results in a 9.2 year reduction in...

Mar 26, 2014 01:53 PM EDT

1 In Every 25 Hospital Patients Gets an Infection During Their Stay

In 2011, 721,800 patients acquired an infection during their stay at a hospital. Approximately 10% of those patients died. The most common infections were pneumonia and surgical-site infections, accounting for 22% of those recorded.

Mar 26, 2014 12:29 PM EDT

E-Cigarette Liquid Could be Deadly if Misused, FDA Regulations Coming Soon

Bubble gum-flavored water vapor in an e-cigarette seems safe, right? According to health officials, this unregulated "e-juice" used in the electronic cigarettes could be extremely harmful.

Mar 26, 2014 11:36 AM EDT

Ohio State University Reports Mumps Outbreak: Health Danger

On March 17, Ohio health officials reported that 23 cases of mumps were confirmed at Ohio State University.

Mar 26, 2014 12:20 PM EDT

Low Back Pain Leading Cause of Disability Worldwide

Statistics show that 8 out of 10 people regularly suffer from back pain, a medical problem that's recently been named the number one leading cause of disability throughout the world.

Mar 25, 2014 11:51 PM EDT

Cancer Vaccine a Step Closer as Natural Killer Cells are Rightly Activated

Vaccines work. Their widespread use has saved millions of lives. With an ageing population that is increasingly becoming a victim to cancer, a vaccine to treat it would do wonders. In a study published in Nature, scientists have taken a step in that direction.

Mar 25, 2014 04:30 PM EDT

The Magic of Mushrooms: They Hold Cancer-Fighting Powers

A recent study reveals the magic of mushrooms. In case you didn't know, they have cancer-fighting powers.

Mar 25, 2014 01:39 PM EDT

E-Cigarettes May Not Help You Give Up Smoking

Though many may pick up the e-cigarette in the hopes of kicking their smoking habit, a recent study shows that this device might not be the best option for those who wish to quit smoking.

Mar 25, 2014 01:11 PM EDT

Origin Discovered for Rare Ovarian Cancer

A recent study shows that researchers have uncovered the cause of a very rare type of ovarian cancer that most commonly occurs in young women.

Mar 25, 2014 12:37 PM EDT

Children who Sleep Less Consume More: Study

One thing's for certain. We all need a good amount of R & R to get us through a day of running errands, work or school.

Mar 25, 2014 11:22 AM EDT

Medical Marijuana may Reduce Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis (MS): Study

Statistics show that more than 2.3 million people are living with multiple sclerosis (MS) worldwide--a disease in which an abnormal response of the body's immune system is directed against the central nervous system (CNS) that makes up the spinal cord, brain and other optic nerves.