Health & Medicine : Science World Report

Jan 10, 2014 03:00 PM EST

Syphilis, Gonorrhea Cases on the Rise in Men: Survey

The Centers for Disease Control's annual survey on STDs shows that the rate of sexually transmitted diseases has risen between 2011 and 2012, with a large number of infections due to gonorrhea and syphilis infections found in men.

Jan 11, 2014 07:21 AM EST

Looking Young: Scientists Uncover Antioxidant That Protects Skin from Aging

Want to stay looking young? Researchers may have found a way to do so--at least as far as your skin is concerned. They've discovered that the antioxidant Tiron can offer total protection against some types of sun damage and may ultimately help skin stay looking younger for longer.

Jan 10, 2014 12:01 PM EST

For Children, the World is More Separated by Gender

Yet a recent study shows that for youngsters in particular, gender segregation plays a greater role in early life.

Jan 10, 2014 02:22 PM EST

Obamacare to Allow Free Breast Cancer Drugs for High Risk Individuals

Obamacare is hoping to provide individuals at high risk for breast cancer with no out of pocket costs for certain cancer medications.

Jan 10, 2014 01:26 PM EST

FDA Approves First Combination Therapy for Treatment of Melanoma

The first ever combination drug treatment for melanoma has just been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Jan 10, 2014 11:31 AM EST

Could a Simple Blood Test Show the Early Onset of a Heart Attack?

Recent research shows that a simple blood test may be able to predict how a person suffers from a heart attack via the identification of certain markers found in the blood stream.

Jan 10, 2014 09:21 AM EST

Male Chromosome is Not Dying Out: Y's Demise Not Inevitable

Is the Y chromosome doomed to disappear? That's not the case, according to a new study. Scientists have found that the common notion that the Y's genes are mostly unimportant and that the chromosome is destined to dwindle and disappear is actually untrue.

Jan 10, 2014 07:45 AM EST

Decrease in Inappropriate Use of antibiotic on Adults in Pediatric Setting

A new analysis on the emergency room visits claims that there has been a decrease in the inappropriate use of antibiotics in patients under 19 in a pediatric setting but the same is not the case with adults.

Jan 10, 2014 12:33 AM EST

Increased Google Health Searches Show Effects of Recession

With the beginning of the Affordable Care Act, a new team of researchers are working to examine the relationship between health search terms and Google.

Jan 10, 2014 12:10 AM EST

Case of H5N1 Hits North America

The H5N1 flu has hit North America. A Canadian who traveled to Beijing recently died of the bird flu, according to Reuters.

Jan 09, 2014 11:49 PM EST

New Medication for Diabetes Approved by FDA

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has just approved a new drug for type 2 diabetes, known as dapaglifozin. This product helps to improve the glycemic levels in the patient's body. The drug is the second to come out in a new class of medications marketed under the name Farxiga.

Jan 10, 2014 02:21 AM EST

Lean Teens Have a Reduced Risk of Heart Attack Later

It is well known that regular physical activity helps in lowering the risk of major chronic illness. A latest study adding to the weight of evidence claims that physically fit teenagers have a reduced risk of heart attacks in later life.