Health & Medicine : Science World Report

Oct 24, 2013 03:59 PM EDT

Young, Black Women may be at a Higher Risk for Lupus

A recent study shows that young, black women may be at a higher risk for lupus.

Oct 24, 2013 03:32 PM EDT

New Dietary Advice: Go Ahead, Eat Saturated Fats

Could a high-fat diet actually be healthier for your heart?

Oct 24, 2013 03:07 PM EDT

Reser's Fine Foods Recall: 22,800 Pounds of Chicken, Ham, Beef Contaminated

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is recalling 22,800 pounds of chicken, ham and beef products over concerns regarding a possible Listeria infection as of an announcement made Wednesday.

Oct 24, 2013 12:57 PM EDT

Baby Number Sense Predicts Future Math Abilities in Children

How good will your child be at math in the future? Apparently, you can tell even when your offspring is just a baby. Scientists have discovered that babies who are good at telling the difference between large and small groups of items even before learning how to count are more likely to do better wi...

Oct 24, 2013 11:59 AM EDT

Are Stroke Cases Growing among Younger Populations?

A recent study shows a startling increase in stroke cases among young people.

Oct 24, 2013 10:40 AM EDT

Non-Prescription Contacts for a Halloween Costume? Lenses Could Blind You

As Halloween approaches, many may be perfecting their costumes for a party. However, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns that non-prescription contact lenses possibly used to create spooky look can make the eye more prone to infections.

Oct 26, 2013 02:35 PM EDT

Maternal Anxiety and Depression Can Greatly Impact Child's Behavior

Maternal anxiety and depression may not just be impacting the mother. It could also impact her children. Scientists have discovered that these symptoms could increase the risk of emotional and disruptive problem behaviors in children as early as 18 months of age.

Oct 24, 2013 09:06 AM EDT

Sibling Cells Transferred to Puppies in the Womb: New Implications for Microchimerism

Not all of your cells may actually be yours. Some specific individuals actually possess a small number of cells in their bodies that are not genetically their own, a condition known as microchimerism. Now, scientists may have found a bit more about this phenomenon with the help of puppies.

Oct 24, 2013 08:06 AM EDT

Child Born with HIV Still 'Cured' After 18 Months Off Treatment

There's at least one child who seems to have beaten HIV. A three-year-old who was born with HIV and treated with a combination of antiviral drugs unusually early continues to do well and has remained free of active infection for 18 months after all treatment ceased.

Oct 24, 2013 10:14 AM EDT

Scientists Discover Bio-Clock Capable of Predicting Age of Different Tissues

A recent study found that comparatively breasts age faster than rest of the body. The UCLA researchers have identified the biological clock present in our genomes and also found a way to slow down aging.

Oct 23, 2013 11:52 PM EDT