Health & Medicine : Science World Report

Mar 13, 2014 08:56 PM EDT

U.S. Still Weighing if Genetically Altered Fish is Safe: FDA Chief

The Food and Drug Administration is still considering whether a proposed genetically engineered fish is safe for consumers, the agency's top official said on Thursday.

Mar 13, 2014 09:01 PM EDT

Blood Pressure and Stroke: Slight Elevations Increase Risk

A recent study shows that high blood pressure-otherwise known as hypertension-can greatly increase the risk of a stroke. However, findings also note that only slightly increased blood pressure levels could be enough to raise stroke risk.

Mar 13, 2014 08:41 PM EDT

Are more Adults Using ADHD Medications? Study

A recent study shows how more adults may be taking attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medications. In fact, statistics show that over the past few years, ADHD medications have nearly doubled in young adults.

Mar 13, 2014 08:13 PM EDT

Healthy Marriage Hinges on Husbands' Good Health and Positive Attitude

University of Chicago researchers studied marriages of older adults and found that a husband with an agreeable personality and good health is essential to the preservation of a marriage.

Mar 13, 2014 08:09 PM EDT

20% of Older Adults May Be Consuming Conflicting Medications for Medical Conditions

Oregon State and Yale University have conducted one of the first studies to examine the issue of drugs working at odds with each other; when one medication being administered for a certain condition can make another condition worse.

Mar 13, 2014 03:48 PM EDT

New Target for Ovarian Cancer Treatment

Ovarian cancer is the most deadly reproductive cancer, its mortality rate remaining steady since the 1990s. Now, Brown University researchers believe they may have found a way to more effectively treat the deadly carcinoma.

Mar 13, 2014 12:22 PM EDT

New Vaginal Gel Could Prevent HIV in Women

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently conducted tests using a new antimicrobial gel that proved successful in defending against human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

Mar 13, 2014 11:03 AM EDT

New HPV Test Replacing Pap Smear to Detect Cervical Cancer in Women

A Food and Drug Administration committee unanimously approved the cobas viral DNA test to replace the pap smear for human papilloma virus (HPV) screening in women.

Mar 13, 2014 04:46 AM EDT

Study Links Pre-High Blood Pressure to an Increased Risk of Stroke

A study reveals that people having blood pressure slightly above the normal level may suffer an increased risk of stroke.

Mar 13, 2014 06:42 AM EDT

Boosting Self Esteem Prevents Health Problems in Older Adults: Study

Researchers claim that boosting self esteem is important for seniors as it helps prevent potential health problems.

Mar 12, 2014 05:56 PM EDT

Are Transgender Patients Neglected in Emergency Departments? Study

A recent report shows that many transgender patients have negative experiences in the hospital emergency department as they may not be treated fairly.

Mar 12, 2014 10:25 PM EDT

Challenges Remain Before Docs Use Whole-Genome Sequencing

Before doctors use technology to evaluate every "letter" in a person's DNA to detect or diagnose medical conditions, several hurdles must be overcome, according to a new study.