Health & Medicine : Science World Report

Jan 26, 2014 01:38 PM EST

Lyme Disease may be Sexually Transmitted: Study

New research suggests that Lyme disease-a tickborne infection caused by Borrelia burgdoferi, a type of corkscrew-shaped bacteria that's known as spirochete-may be transmitted sexually.

Jan 25, 2014 11:48 PM EST

Living Together Before or After Marriage? Forming Lasting Relationships

Despite what your grandma might say, a recent study shows that marital success could be based on cohabitating before that trip down the isle.

Jan 26, 2014 01:15 PM EST

Infections and the Brain: Spatial Memories Clouded

Fighting off a cold can be difficult, no matter the season. However, a new study shows that viruses related to colds increase inflammation levels in the brain and hinder the organ's ability to form spatial memories.

Jan 25, 2014 11:28 PM EST

New Animal Model for Metastatic Prostate Cancer Developed

Statistics show that nearly 1 in 6 men will be affected by prostate cancer-the most common form of cancer for men. However, scientists from Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) have recently developed a new method to investigate the cause of this cancer by testing out therapeutic treatments on bette...

Jan 25, 2014 10:57 PM EST

Stem Cell Knee Injection may Reduce Pain, Regenerate Tissue

Stem-cells are simply magical when it comes to the world of medical science, and a recent study involving a stem cell injection for pain relief and tissue regeneration in the knee shows their inner workings in action.

Jan 25, 2014 05:04 AM EST

Salmonella Infection Reduces the Occurence of Asthma in Mice

Researchers from Germany have discovered the mechanism by which salmonella infections lowers the occurrence of asthma in mice.

Jan 25, 2014 07:43 AM EST

Study Ties More Sedentary Time to High Heart Failure Risk in Men

A new research claims that sitting for more amount of time raises the risk of heart failure in men, even for those who engage regularly in physical activity.

Jan 25, 2014 07:28 AM EST

Fruit Flies Using Olfactory Sense Detect Cancer Cells

A research unit in an international cooperation project, have shown fruit flies using their olfactory sense can successfully differentiate cancer cells from healthy cell.

Jan 25, 2014 04:02 AM EST