Health & Medicine : Science World Report

Oct 11, 2013 10:54 AM EDT

Vitamin D Supplements Provide Very Low Bone Benefits

Researchers conducted a recent study to find out whether vitamin D supplement has any effect on the bone mineral density. It was found that the bone benefits by the supplement was very low.

Oct 11, 2013 06:46 AM EDT

Circadian Rhythms Protect Our Skin from Harmful UV Radiations

Researchers are finding new methods to cure cancer and skin problems by understanding a biological process called circadian rhythm.

Oct 10, 2013 03:50 PM EDT

Some Newlyweds too Tired, Drunk to Make Love on Wedding Night

For most couples, a wedding is noted as the happiest days of their lives. Unfortunately, that might not always be the case.

Oct 10, 2013 02:06 PM EDT

Genetics Cause Some to Focus on the Negative Rather Than the Positive

Are you a negative or a positive person? Whether you focus on the bad or the good might depend on your genes rather than your upbringing. Scientists have discovered that some people are genetically predisposed to see the world darkly.

Oct 10, 2013 01:57 PM EDT

Could a Gene be the Key to Marital Success?

Many studies base several environmental factors on the happiness of a marriage. However a recent study shows that some genetic components could also play a role in how happy your marriage might be. For instance, researchers found that what they refer to as the "happy hormone"--a form of serotonin--m...

Oct 10, 2013 10:36 AM EDT

New Peanut Butter Test May Help Diagnose Alzheimer's

Could peanut butter help diagnose Alzheimer's? According to researchers, it can. Scientists have developed a test involving a dollop of peanut butter and a ruler that could help confirm a diagnosis of early stage Alzheimer's.

Oct 10, 2013 09:40 AM EDT

Blood Vessel Cells May be Able to Regenerate and Repair Organs

Could we one day regenerate organs? Scientists are looking at new ways to do so. They've discovered that endothelial cells, which are the cells that make up the structure of blood vessels, are powerful biological machines that drive regeneration in organ tissues by releasing beneficial, organ-specif...

Oct 10, 2013 10:59 AM EDT

Moderate Drinking During Pregnancy Adversely Impacts Child's Results at School

A latest study claims that moderate drinking during pregnancy affects the children at school.

Oct 10, 2013 10:57 AM EDT

Scientists Say Sprite Best Cure for Hangover

Chinese scientists have found an effective way to cure hangovers by consuming caffeine-free carbonated soft drink, Sprite.

Oct 10, 2013 10:46 AM EDT

Whites More Prone to Suffer From Certain Heart Conditions

A latest study conducted by researchers at the University of California, San Francisco, states that a person's race or ethnic background could be a determining factor in certain heart conditions.

Oct 10, 2013 10:06 AM EDT

Haitian Advocates Sue UN for Cholera Epidemic in 2010

The U.N. (United Nations) is being blamed for the grave cholera epidemic in Haiti in 2010 and advocates from the country have sued the intergovernmental organization, Wednesday. It is claimed that the disease spread from the excrement discharged by the U.N. camps and killed around 8000 Haitians and ...

Oct 10, 2013 10:38 AM EDT

High Levels of HDL Linked to Increased Risk of Breast Cancer

It is known that high levels of high density lipoprotein (HDL) also called as good cholesterol protects against heart diseases, but the latest finding claims that high levels of this good cholesterol increase the risk of breast cancer.