Health & Medicine : Science World Report

Feb 08, 2014 02:34 AM EST

Regular Aspirin Use Lowers the Risk of Ovarian Cancer, Study

A latest study by the National Institutes of Health offers early evidence that, women who take aspirin on a daily basis may lower the risk of ovarian cancer by almost 20 percent.

Feb 08, 2014 06:56 AM EST

Stroke Risk High in African Americans, Study

A latest study claims that infections put African Americans at a greater risk of death from stroke when compared to whites.

Feb 07, 2014 10:01 PM EST

Could your Relationship with your Parents Affect Romantic Friendships Later in Life?

It may not come as much of a shock that our parents behaviors throughout their marriage could potentially influence our own future when it comes to finding true love. Yet according to a recent study by researchers from the University of Alberta, Canada, they found that getting along well with our pa...

Feb 07, 2014 09:12 PM EST

Strokes Hurt Women's Lives more than Men

For those that suffer a stroke, recovery can be a difficult and daunting process. Yet a recent study shows that recovery can be more difficult for women than men.

Feb 07, 2014 05:41 PM EST

Salmonella Bacteria May Result from Improperly Microwaving Food

An outbreak of Salmonella that occurred in 2010 and sickened 44 people has raised awareness for properly following directions when microwaving food. A new investigation of the outbreak has revealed some new findings.

Feb 07, 2014 04:46 PM EST

Fortified Foods Make Up For Some Missing Nutrients: Study

Fortification of foods with additional nutrients does have an impact on kids' intake of vitamins and minerals, but many children and teens are still not getting adequate nutrition, according to a new U.S. study.

Feb 07, 2014 04:59 PM EST

Protein May Repair Brain Tissue Damaged by Multiple Sclerosis, Study Says

Multiple Sclerosis is an autoimmune disease that affects the brain and spinal cord, destroying tissue and cells along the way. Now, scientists may have found a a new therapeutic target for MS.

Feb 07, 2014 03:27 PM EST

Low Vitamin A Levels Linked to Childhood Health Issues

A recent study shows that children who maintain a diet high in vitamin A are less likely to suffer from gastrointestinal and respiratory illnesses.

Feb 07, 2014 04:48 PM EST

Good Sleep Habits Determined by Measuring Heart Rate and Breathing

A third of the world’s population is affected by sleep issues. Now, scientists may have found a way to help those that suffer from sleep-related problems.

Feb 07, 2014 01:01 PM EST

Humans Eat Because of Hunger, Not for Nutritional Nourishment

Although the main function of eating is to fulfill our nutritional needs, a study conducted by the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) in Boston has found that mere hunger is the real reason humans seek food.

Feb 07, 2014 12:32 PM EST

'Cured' Chlamydia: STD may Reemerge, According to Study

Statistics show that chlamydia is the most commonly reported STD in the United States, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). And unfortunately, a recent study shows that for those who are infected, they can still be re-exposed to the disease-causing bacteria even af...

Feb 07, 2014 01:09 PM EST

Be Sweet to your Spouse: Their Heart will Thank You

When it comes to matters of the heart, a recent study by researchers at the University of Utah shows that the ways in which you support your spouse play a significant role in his or her overall cardiovascular health.