Health & Medicine : Science World Report

Nov 19, 2013 10:28 AM EST

Breastfeeding Infants along with Solid Foods May Reduce Risk Of Food Allergies

British researchers advise mothers to continue breast feeding their babies after they introduce solid foods in the babies' diet after 17 weeks, this would help in cutting down the risks of food allergies in the infants.

Nov 19, 2013 09:58 AM EST

Early Surgery For Hip Fracture May Benefit Older Adults

According to a new study led by researchers at McMaster University, faster surgery for hip fractures in older adults may help in improving the outcomes.

Nov 19, 2013 06:30 AM EST

After 40 Cigarette a Day Indonesia's Chain Smoking Toddler Now Turns to Junk Food

A couple of years ago news of a Sumatra toddler smoking 40 cigarettes a day amazed the world. This youngest smoker, who has kicked the habit, is again in the news for his latest addiction, junk food.

Nov 19, 2013 10:06 AM EST

Caesarean Delivery Does Not Reduce Risk of Cerebral Palsy

A latest study knocks the long held birth theory of cerebral palsy stating caesarean delivery does not protect the infants from the risk of cerebral palsy.

Nov 19, 2013 07:00 AM EST

Consistent Bed and Wake Time Linked to Lower Body Fat

A latest study uncovers the impact of best sleeping habits by highlight a strong correlation between consistent bed time-wake up time and healthier weight.

Nov 18, 2013 03:29 PM EST

Meditation may Reduce the Progression of Alzheimer's Disease

A recent study looks at how mediation can help slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease through stress reduction.

Nov 18, 2013 01:55 PM EST

Could Bariatric Surgery Reduce the Effects of Aging?

A recent study suggests that bariatric surgery could actually reverse the effects of aging.

Nov 18, 2013 01:32 PM EST

Bleach may Help Reduce Inflammation in Damaged Skin Cells

Researchers from Stanford recently discovered that dilute bleach solution can potentially help reduce skin damage that's caused by inflammation.

Nov 18, 2013 01:02 PM EST

Obesity Increases Risk of Basal-Like Breast Cancer Development

Women who are obese have an increased risk of developing an aggressive sub-type of breast cancer, according to researchers from the University of North Carolina. 'Basal-like' breast cancers are formed from a triple-negative phenotype and typically found in younger patients.

Nov 18, 2013 11:53 AM EST

Bitter Melon Extract may Provide Treatment of Head and Neck Cancers

A recent study looks at extract from an Asian vegetable could provide therapeutic qualities to help treat head and neck cancers.

Nov 18, 2013 11:15 AM EST

Bring on the Cranberries This Thanksgiving: Fruit Has Remarkable Health Benefits

Bring on the cranberries this Thanksgiving. It turns out these tiny berries have remarkable nutrition and health benefits. Now, a new review has provided the reason behind these benefits, revealing that cranberries provide unique bioactive compounds that may help reduce the incidence of certain infe...

Nov 18, 2013 11:06 AM EST

Should Antibiotic Use be Limited in Children? 10 Million Unnecessary Prescriptions Written Annually

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) in Collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a report regarding the unnecessary use of antibiotics in children.