Health & Medicine : Science World Report

Jan 12, 2014 07:11 PM EST

Nigeria Reports Cholera Outbreak

Nigeria's Centre for Disease Control recently stated that at least 71 people have died as a result of a cholera outbreak in the state of Kano.

Jan 12, 2014 03:55 PM EST

Flu Activity Spreads Across 35 States: CDC

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) notes that flu activity has been active in approximately 35 states, with just 25 of those states affected in the last week alone.

Jan 12, 2014 03:19 PM EST

Could Caffeine Pills Boost Long-Term Memory?

Could a new caffeine pill boost the brain's ability to consolidate long-term memories?

Jan 11, 2014 08:29 PM EST

Could a New Glue Help Repair Heart Wounds?

Of course, scientists have asked the age-old question. How do you mend a broken heart? And the simple answer is not with love songs and time, but glue, of course!

Jan 11, 2014 08:24 AM EST

New Hope For Treating Kidney Failure

A latest study identifies certain cells that contribute to a decline in kidney function and atergeting these kidney cells may help in treating kidney failures.

Jan 11, 2014 08:12 AM EST

Recovery From Depression Slow in Adults Who were Abused as Kids

In adults who have been physically abused during their childhood or being raised by parents with addiction suffer a slow recovery from depression.

Jan 11, 2014 06:32 AM EST

Teens With History of Concussions at High Risk For Depression, Study

Teens with a history of concussions are more susceptible to suffer from depression when compared to teen with no history of concussions, claims a new finding.

Jan 11, 2014 06:11 AM EST

Toothpaste with Antibacterial Agent Reduces Plaque and Gingivitis

Regular use of toothpaste with antibacterial agent triclosan and a copolymer helps in reducing plaque, gum bleeding, inflammation and tooth decay, according to a latest finding.

Jan 11, 2014 05:55 AM EST

Text Messaging Reminders for Influenza Vaccine Increase Vaccine Rates in Pregnant Women

Influenza vaccine text message reminders significantly elevated the vaccine rate in a population of low-income obstetric.

Jan 10, 2014 06:44 PM EST

Quick On-Demand Vaccines Possible with Engineered Nanoparticles

Vaccines combat diseases and protect populations from outbreaks, but the life-saving technology leaves room for improvement.

Jan 10, 2014 04:04 PM EST

Black, Latino Students Unfairly Treated in Schools: Study

A recent study by the Obama administration shows that both Black and Latino "hip-hop" students are disproportionately punished in urban schools.

Jan 10, 2014 03:29 PM EST

Expectation vs. Reality: Is Part of a Drug's Power Thinking that it will Work?

Previous studies have shown that believing in the effectiveness of a new medication may be half of the reason it works for certain patients. Of course there are medical components to every medicine, but a recent study shows how expectation of the medicine working can also show whether it may increas...