Health & Medicine : Science World Report

Mar 04, 2014 11:00 AM EST

Gonorrhea Infections may Begin via Exposure to Seminal Fluid: Study

A recent study looks at the how exposure to seminal plasma may begin the transmission of gonorrhea infections

Mar 04, 2014 11:09 AM EST

Birth Rates for U.S. Babies Outside of Hospitals on the Rise

Giving birth outside the hospital could be making a comeback in the coming years. The United States has seen the highest percentage of home births in 37 years.

Mar 04, 2014 10:28 AM EST

Heart Attack Risk Rises with Angry Outbursts

Getting angry every once and a while is a normal part of releasing built up emotions. But getting overly upset often could put some at a higher risk for a heart attack, according to a recent study.

Mar 04, 2014 07:58 AM EST

Injuries Related to Texting and Walking on a Rise, Study

It is known that texting while walking induces a safety risk, but distracted walking leads to more injuries per mile than distracted driving.

Mar 04, 2014 08:37 AM EST

USDA School Meal Standards Significantly Increased Consumption of Fruits and Vegetables

The USDA school meal standards has a impact on low income students as their consumption of fruits and vegetables increased, says a new finding discarding the criticism that new standards cause an increasing wastage of food.

Mar 03, 2014 11:21 PM EST

South African Scientists Map HIV Antibodies in Vaccine Hunt

Scientists in South Africa have mapped the evolution of an antibody that kills different strains of the HIV virus, which might yield a vaccine for the incurable disease, the National Institute of Communicable Diseases said on Monday.

Mar 03, 2014 11:07 PM EST

Experimental Stroke Drug Brings New Hope for Neurodegenerative Disease

A recent study examines the potentials of an experimental stroke drug that could hold promise for individuals suffering from Lou Gehrig's disease.

Mar 03, 2014 10:50 PM EST

Yoga may Benefit Breast Cancer Patients via Reduction of Stress Hormones

A recent study shows just how women with breast cancer could benefit from the stress regulating treatments of yoga, according to researchers from the University of Texas.

Mar 03, 2014 05:56 PM EST

A Complete Medical Check-up On a Chip

About the size of a stapler, this new handheld device developed in Switzerland is able to test a large number of proteins in our body all at once-a subtle combination of optical science and engineering.

Mar 03, 2014 05:14 PM EST

NSF Survey Shows that American Children may not be Getting Enough Sleep

A recent survey conducted by the National Sleep Foundation (NSF) shows that American children may not be getting enough rest, with results suggesting that electronic devices may be to blame.

Mar 03, 2014 04:59 PM EST