Health & Medicine : Science World Report

Jan 02, 2014 07:29 AM EST

Scientists Map Emotions in the Human Body

It turns out that we may be able to map our emotions. Scientists have found that the most common emotions trigger strong bodily sensations and that the bodily maps of these sensations were different for different emotions.

Jan 02, 2014 05:09 AM EST

Regular Exercise Maintains Bone Denisty in Older Breast Cancer Survivors

Regular physical activity is known to benefit every part of the body including the mind. But excerise has a lot more to offer as a new study uncovers the benefits of physical activity on older breast cancer survivors.

Jan 02, 2014 12:26 AM EST

Could High Blood Pressure be More Dangerous for Women than Men?

A recent study shows how high blood pressure may be potentially more dangerous for women than men.

Jan 01, 2014 10:20 PM EST

Twin Babies Born Minutes, Years Apart

It might sound impossible, but a woman gave birth to twins years apart. You might be wondering how this could happen.

Jan 01, 2014 05:43 PM EST

Chronic Medical Condition's Role in Hospital Readmissions Revealed

Hospital readmissions can be a costly problem for both patients and for the health care system. Now, though, scientists have taken a closer look at readmission and have found that the most frequent reasons for readmission were often related to patients' underlying chronic medical conditions.

Dec 31, 2013 08:40 PM EST

Antioxidants in Diet Linked to Lower Cataract Risk

Women who eat foods rich in antioxidants may have a lower risk of cataracts as they age, according to a new Swedish analysis.

Dec 31, 2013 06:30 PM EST

Study Examines Pain Related to Breast Cancer Surgery 1 Year After Procedure

A recent study looks at certain factors associated with pain that that come 1 year after breast cancer surgery.

Dec 31, 2013 05:22 PM EST

Could Vitamin E Help Prevent Alzheimer's Disease?

A recent study shows that a daily dose of Vitamin E may be effective in slowing the progression of mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease.

Dec 31, 2013 04:21 PM EST

Doctors Unlikely to Discuss Sex with Teen Patients

Sex among young people may be a taboo topic whether it's a discussion among family members or at the doctors. However, a recent study shows that unfortunately, less than two thirds of doctors and teenage patients actually have any discussions about sexuality-including the intercourse or dating. And ...

Dec 31, 2013 04:45 PM EST

Sleep for Rest and to Protect your Brain

Sleep is certainly important when it comes to re-energizing our personal batteries. But did you know how necessary it is for the brain?

Dec 31, 2013 09:05 AM EST

Women on Dialysis Are Surprisingly Satisfied with Their Sex Lives

It turns out that sexual dysfunction for women on long-term hemodialysis is a lot less common than previously thought. Scientists have found that efforts to assess and treat sexual dysfunction among women on dialysis likely require one-on-one discussions between physicians and patients to identify t...

Dec 31, 2013 08:38 AM EST

How Persistent Bacteria Avoid Antibiotics: Scientists Reveal New Mechanism

The tide of antibacterial-resistant bacteria is growing. Now, though, scientists have found out the mechanism that these bacteria use to resist treatment. The findings could pave the way for new methods to control these dangerous bacteria.