Health & Medicine : Science World Report

Nov 16, 2013 09:41 AM EST

Molecule Critical to Healing Wounds May Help Speed Healing Process

When you're injured, an open wound can leave you vulnerable to viruses, bacteria and parasites. Now, scientists have discovered a clearer explanation of the role of one of the players in the wound-healing process, providing researchers with a possible new target for drugs that could help speed up th...

Nov 15, 2013 12:40 PM EST

Acrylamide: FDA Discusses Weight Loss, Cancer Risk from Chemical found in Food

The FDA discusses tips to cut back on acrylamide, a cancer-causing chemical that may be found in foods and other products.

Nov 15, 2013 12:07 PM EST

Could Rosemary and Spearmint Extract Help Stave Off Alzheimer’s Disease?

A new study looks at enhanced extracts made from antioxidants found in spearmint and rosemary that some researchers believe could hold the key to improved learning and memory. Researchers from the Saint Louis University looked at a animal model study to test out this possibility.

Nov 15, 2013 11:01 AM EST

Teens Less likely to Smoke Cigarettes, More likely to use E-Cigarettes and Hookahs

A recent report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that more teenagers who used to smoke are using e-cigarettes and hookahs as an alternative instead.

Nov 15, 2013 10:19 AM EST

Asthma may Prolong Conception Time for Some Women

A recent study looks at how asthma affects fertility. Researchers from Bispebjerg University Hospital located in Denmark reported that asthmatic women tend to wait longer before getting pregnant but may end up with the same average number of children when compared to non-asthmatic women.

Nov 15, 2013 09:00 AM EST

The HOPE Act Permits Transfer Of HIV-Infected Organs

The HIV Organ Policy Equity (HOPE) Act passed by the House of Representatives on Nov.12, lifts the ban from HIV-infected organ donation.

Nov 15, 2013 08:52 AM EST

Boys are 14 Percent More Prone to Preterm Births than Girls - Study

A recent research found that boys are 14 percent more prone to premature bith than girls as girls develop fasterin the womb compared to boys.

Nov 14, 2013 11:36 PM EST

Rare, Miraculous Birth: Brain-Dead Hungarian Mother Births Healthy Premature Infant

A 31-year-old brain-dead Hungarian woman gave birth to a healthy premature baby.

Nov 15, 2013 08:42 AM EST

Protein Rich Breakfast Curbs Appetite throughout the Morning

According to a new study, protein rich breakfast such as sausage and egg based diet helps in curbing appetite throughout morning when compared to the low protein breakfast such as pancakes and syrup or even skipping breakfast. The protein rich diet helps in curbing appetite of women of the age 18-55...

Nov 15, 2013 06:51 AM EST

Coffee Taken Six Hours Before Bedtime Disrupts Sleep

According to latest study published in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, caffeine consumption six hours before bedtime can have a significant and disruptive effect on sleep.

Nov 14, 2013 05:25 PM EST