Health & Medicine : Science World Report

Mar 18, 2014 07:39 PM EDT

Almost Half of Americans Believe in at Least One Medical Conspiracy

Many tend to associate the belief in conspiracy theories with psychological disorders, but do we really think 49% of the U.S. population suffers from some sort of mental condition?

Mar 18, 2014 03:54 PM EDT

Sepsis Treatment: What this Means for Chances of Survival

Each year, statistics show that sepsis, the body's response to severe infections, kill more people than breast cancer, prostate cancer and HIV/AIDS combined.

Mar 18, 2014 03:09 PM EDT

Certain Parental Behaviors may Increase Child's Risk of Obesity

Though many parents may be unaware, a recent study shows that certain behaviors used with their child could greatly increase his or her risk of being obese in the future.

Mar 18, 2014 03:48 PM EDT

Shortness of Breath Could be a New Symptom of Heart Failure, Research Suggests

Scientists may have discovered a new heart failure symptom in their study entitled, “Characterization of a Novel Symptom of Advanced Heart Failure: Bendopnea.”

Mar 18, 2014 02:17 PM EDT

Too Much TV may Increase Risk of Obesity, Depression in Children

It's a luxury and a curse to have so many technological advances, including television, video games, and the list goes on. For children spending an unhealthy amount of time in front of the tube, researchers have found that not only are they more likely to be obese, but they're also more likely to su...

Mar 18, 2014 02:48 PM EDT

FDA Extends Review Process for Biogen's Multiple Sclerosis Drug, Plegridy

A new multiple sclerosis drug, Plegridy, is undergoing an extended review process. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration made the announcement earlier today, which will delay the drug’s mid-2014 release.

Mar 18, 2014 01:52 PM EDT

Federal Government Approves Study to Examine Medical Marijuana Treatment for PTSD Veterans

After decades of seeking federal approval to conduct a study on the medical benefits of marijuana for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) patients, the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies has gotten clearance for their financially backed study.

Mar 18, 2014 10:49 AM EDT

Stretchable Antenna Works as New Device to Monitor Health Issues

Today's medical and technological advances are helping many to more easily monitor health issues that might have previously gone undetected.

Mar 18, 2014 10:28 AM EDT

'Potent Pot Myth': Do Higher Doses of THC get you Higher?

Do some types of marijuana get you 'higher' than others? According to researchers from The Netherlands, you might be in for a bit of a trip, that is, if you've got your hands on some really potent cannabis.

Mar 20, 2014 12:31 PM EDT

Breast-Feeding may Increase Levels of Healthy Bacteria in Infants

However, for those on the fence about breastfeeding-whether it's due to medical or personal reasons, a recent study shows that breastfeeding can help increase healthy bacteria found in your child's gastrointestinal tract.

Mar 18, 2014 11:19 AM EDT