Health & Medicine : Science World Report

Nov 08, 2013 09:29 PM EST

Dialysis Outcomes Help Guide Decision Making

Researchers from the Mayo Clinic have found that nearly half of elderly patients who start dialysis over the age of 75 will die in a year or less.

Nov 08, 2013 05:54 PM EST

Fighting Cancer with Made-to-Measure Vaccines

A new wave of personalised vaccines could harness the power of patients’ own immune systems to fight an aggressive form of brain cancer.

Nov 08, 2013 04:52 PM EST

'Cold Turkey' Withdrawal Method Triggers Mental Decline, Study

As some may chose the 'cold turkey' approach to kicking a habit, research shows that when quitting drugs, this withdrawal method can often trigger mental decline.

Nov 08, 2013 03:55 PM EST

Drug Oxantel may Guard Against Periodontitis

A recent study shows how a drug that's currently used to treat intestinal worms could help protect individuals against periodontitis, an advanced gum disease that if left untreated, can erode the structures of the bone that hold together the teeth of the upper jaw.

Nov 08, 2013 12:42 PM EST

Could Gene in Animal Embryos Accelerate Tissue Repair? 'Lin28a' may Heal Injuries

Harvard Medical School scientists have worked to isolate a gene that could potentially accelerate tissue repair.

Nov 08, 2013 12:03 PM EST

Bacon Lovers can Smell Like a Pig (Video)

If you're looking for a porky perfume, look no further.

Nov 08, 2013 11:30 AM EST

Asthma Sufferers at Higher Risk for Cat Allergies

The number of people with asthma who are also allergic to cats has more than doubled in the past 18 years, according to a recent study.

Nov 08, 2013 10:49 AM EST

23 Million Skip Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests

As colorectal cancer-cancer of the large intestine (colon) or lower part of the digestive system-is ranked as the second leading cancer killer among men and women in the United States after lung cancer, many suffering from the health issue will die without even receiving a diagnostic test.

Nov 08, 2013 09:39 AM EST

Scientists Discover Possible Way to Regrow Soft Tissues: Capturing the Ability to Heal

Repairing tissues is almost effortless in young animals, and children often heal more easily than adults. Learning how to capture this healing ability in the elderly, though, has long been a focus of research. Now, scientists may have discovered a way to do so.

Nov 08, 2013 08:36 AM EST

Autism Evident in Early Infancy by Tracking Eye Movements

Identifying autism early can make all of the difference in a child's life. Parents can begin treatment far earlier which could greatly improve the child's quality of life. Now, scientists have discovered that eye contact during early infancy may be a key to this early identification.

Nov 07, 2013 08:59 PM EST

Food-Borne Tropical Disease Outbreak Strikes the US

A food-borne illness is spreading quickly through the United States, an investigation by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has revealed. The disease, called cyclosporiasis, is common to tropical and subtropical regions. While occasional outbreaks have been recorded since early 199...

Nov 07, 2013 05:12 PM EST