Health & Medicine : Science World Report

Feb 11, 2014 09:01 PM EST

Income Inequality may Increase Risk of Child Abuse

A recent study by researchers from Cornell University shows that based on statistics from 3,142 American counties from 2005 to 2009, the risk of child abuse increase with higher amounts of income inequality.

Feb 11, 2014 05:34 PM EST

Hempseed Oil Has Healthy Potential: Study

With an ideal ratio of omega-6 and -3 fatty acids and some plant chemicals thought to lower high blood pressure, hempseed oil has potential as part of a heart-healthy diet, according to Spanish researchers.

Feb 11, 2014 08:49 PM EST

Leukemia Drug Development May Target Specific Protein

Existing treatments for acute myeloid leukemia (AML) are only effective in 20 percent to 40 percent of cases. Now, researchers have found a protein that may exacerbate cases of AML, which could be the next focus of leukemia treatment.

Feb 11, 2014 05:00 PM EST

Tomato Recall: Florida-Based Company Recalls 800 Boxes due to Salmonella Risk

Big Red Tomato Packers is recalling numerous lots of its fresh tomatoes. The East Coast Florida company is currently recalling 790 20- and 25-pound boxes of tomatoes shipped in lot number 1106, the Fort Pierce, Fla.-based Big Red according to a Feb. 7 news release, due to contamination.

Feb 11, 2014 01:57 PM EST

New Promising Information to Treat, Cure Childhood Leukemias

Researchers from the UT Health Center may have pinpointed a protein that could potentially play a key role in the development of pediatric AML-promising new information to treat and cure possible childhood leukemias.

Feb 11, 2014 02:16 PM EST

MIT Robot Seeks Accelerated Trials for Stroke Medication

Clinical efficacy trials for the development of drugs that treat acute stroke or aid in stroke recovery are often inefficient. Yet a certain robot from MIT may change that.

Feb 11, 2014 12:50 PM EST

Deadly Virus Could Be Fought With Drug that Lowers Cholesterol

Hantavirus is a mysterious and lethal microorganism in which 30 cases are reported in the United States each year. It suddenly appeared in the Southwest over 20 years ago in an outbreak that killed over a dozen people. The virus is considered extremely deadly, causing deaths in 30 – 40% of its cas...

Feb 11, 2014 12:35 PM EST

Is Technology Making us Fat? Certain Luxuries Increase Risk of Obesity, Diabetes

There's no doubt about it. Today's technological advances-whether it be a new flat screen TV or convertible-are simply amazing. These conveniences not only make our lives easier. They can also make our lives more fun and interesting. Unfortunately, with everything, there is a downside. Particularly ...

Feb 11, 2014 10:08 AM EST

Are Teens more Stressed than Adults? Survey

The survey found that more than a quarter (27 percent) said they experienced extreme stress during the school year, while it was cut down to 13 percent in the summer. Thirty-four percent of participants also expected stress to increase in the coming year.

Feb 11, 2014 10:28 AM EST

Parenting Linked to Childhood Obesity: Study

New study shows childhood obesity linked to poor parenting skills.

Feb 11, 2014 06:29 AM EST

Curcumin or Curry Implants can Shrink Breast Cancer Tumors :Study

Curcumin also known as ‘turmeric’ has cancer curing properties that shrinks tumors and slows down the growth of breast cancer cells apart from coloring curries and soups bright yellow.

Feb 11, 2014 06:09 AM EST