Health & Medicine : Science World Report

Feb 12, 2014 01:47 PM EST

Stroke Risk Increases with Changes in Temperature and Cold Weather

Past research has shown conflicting evidence between the relationship of stroke risk and weather. A study conducted at Yale University hopes to establish a relationship and encourage further research on the subject.

Feb 12, 2014 01:05 PM EST

1 in 14 Women have been a Victim of Sexual Violence

A recent study shows that an estimated 1 in 14 women worldwide are sexually assaulted by someone other than a partner.

Feb 12, 2014 12:25 PM EST

Could Exercise be Linked to Retinal Health?

A recent study shows how aerobic exercise could actually play a role in preserving the structure and function of nerve cells even after retinal damage has occurred.

Feb 12, 2014 12:51 PM EST

Psychiatric Illnesses in Adolescents Contribute to Chronic Pain

A recent study found that teens with anxiety disorders also suffer from chronic pain issues.

Feb 12, 2014 08:52 AM EST

Pizza is America’s Favorite Food: Study

Nearly 13 percent Americans eat Pizza in a given day, according to a recent survey by the U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Feb 12, 2014 11:25 AM EST

West Nile Virus Costs Country Close to $800 Million

A recent study suggests that the economic impact of the West Nile virus may hold a more significant economic burden that previously thought.

Feb 12, 2014 10:30 AM EST

Diabetes Drug Saxagliptin Responsible for Increased Risk of Heart Failure

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is currently investigating a connection between the diabetes drug Saxagliptin and an increased risk of heart failure for its users, according to a statement made Tuesday.

Feb 12, 2014 08:03 AM EST

‘Female Viagra’ or Flibanserin To Undergo More Trials: FDA

Sprouts drug ‘Flibanserin’ or ‘Female Viagra’ is asked to undergo more tests by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) thus, delaying its entry into the markets.

Feb 12, 2014 03:59 AM EST

Mammograms Do Not Help Reduce Breast Cancer Deaths: Study

A study conducted for nearly 25 years reveals that yearly mammography tests do not lower breast cancer deaths.

Feb 12, 2014 03:28 AM EST

Genomes of 'King Richard III' and His Living Descendant 'Michael Ibsen' to be Sequenced [VIDEO]

A team of international scientists who have been working on the mortal remains of England's lost King Richard; off lately revealed its plans to sequence the king's genomes with a hope to discover more about the monarch.

Feb 12, 2014 02:56 AM EST

KRAFT Discards Artificial Preservatives from Kraft American Singles

As more and more Americans turn to healthy and natural food, the Kraft Food Products announced its plans of discarding artificial preservatives from the individually wrapped Kraft Singles cheese.

Feb 12, 2014 08:55 AM EST

Galileo's Optical Illusion Mystery Solved by Neuroscientists [VIDEO]

A team of neuroscientists have finally figured out the secret behind the visual illusion that baffled Galileo and several other scientists for decades.