Health & Medicine : Science World Report

Nov 01, 2013 05:27 PM EDT

November is National Diabetes Month: Learn about the Health Issue

The American Diabetes Association estimates that close to 25 million Americans are living with diabetes, and 79 million more are at risk for developing Type 2 diabetes. In fact, it's estimated that the total national cost of diagnosed diabetes in the United States is $245 billion.

Nov 01, 2013 04:58 PM EDT

Germany First European Nation to Recognize "Undetermined" Intersex Children

Germany will now have the option for parents to pick "undetermined" for their intersex child.

Nov 01, 2013 01:37 PM EDT

Kraft Agrees to Remove Artificial Dyes from Some Food Products

An online-petition regarding artificial dyes used in some Kraft products that drew over 348,000 signatures according to the Food Safety News has helped to remove two artificially yellow food dyes from kid-friendly macaroni and cheese products will now be replaced with paprika.

Nov 01, 2013 01:16 PM EDT

United States Shows Highest Number of Preterm Births Despite Improved Rates

Statistics show that the United States still carries a relatively high number of preterm births, despite an improved birth rate and the lowest preterm birth rate the country has seen in almost 15 years.

Nov 01, 2013 12:06 PM EDT

Chocolate Covered Potato Chips Soon to Hit the Market

If you're more of a salty person but still like some sweet thrown into the mix, now you can have it all-with wavy chocolate Lays chips.

Oct 31, 2013 09:46 PM EDT

Parents who Put their Children First Are Happier

As many parents often may want to shelter their children, a recent study looks at how some "helicopter parents" who put their children's needs above their own are not only happier, but find more meaning in their lives via their parenting responsibilities.

Oct 31, 2013 08:37 PM EDT

FDA's Efforts to Help Reduce Drug Shortages

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently announced an effort to help prevent hundreds of drug shortages that have been occurring for more than 10 years.

Oct 31, 2013 04:56 PM EDT

Big Butts are Healthier: Women with Larger Lower Bodies More Resistant to Chronic Illness

If you've got a big caboose, chances are it's a good sign according to a recent study from researchers at the University of Oxford.

Oct 31, 2013 03:12 PM EDT

U.S. Malaria Count Highest in 40 Years

Recent statistics show that the number of malaria cases in the United States have risen to a higher number than in the past 40 years, according to a recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Oct 31, 2013 02:39 PM EDT

Patient in a 'Vegetative State' Paid Attention and Listened to Words

A patient in a seemingly vegetative state may actually be able to pay attention. Scientists found that a patient without the ability to move or speak showed signs of attentive awareness that had not been detected before.

Oct 31, 2013 02:29 PM EDT

More Women Under 40 in Europe with Breast Cancer

A recent study shows that the number of women who have breast cancer is rising among individuals under 40.

Oct 31, 2013 01:25 PM EDT

Babies Can Hear and Remember First Lullabies While Still in the Womb

A baby may not need to be born for it to listen to music. It turns out that an infant can recognize a lullaby heard in the womb for several months after birth, potentially supporting later speech development. The findings reveal yet again that conditions during development can impact a child long af...