Health & Medicine : Science World Report

Oct 04, 2013 03:59 PM EDT

New Drug Approved by FDA for Menopausal Women: Duavee

A new drug has just been approved for menopausal women, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The drug, approved by Pfizer Inc.'s, is known as Duavee.

Oct 04, 2013 02:50 PM EDT

What's Really Inside Chicken Nuggets?

A study conducted in Mississippi looks at what's really in chicken nuggets. If you think you're actually getting a box of breaded chicken chunks with flavored white or dark meat, think again.

Oct 04, 2013 02:07 PM EDT

Many Brain Diseases Could Soon be Treated With Freshly Grown Brain Cells

A group of really brainy scientists have moved closer to growing "therapeutic" brain cells in the laboratory that can be re-integrated back into patients' brains to treat a wide range of neurological conditions.

Oct 04, 2013 10:08 AM EDT

Specific Type of Fat Could Increase Weight Loss by Modifying Metabolism

Eating a high fat diet is usually associated with weight gain. Now, though, scientists have announced that a certain type of fat may actually increase metabolism. The findings reveal a little bit more about how what you eat drastically impacts your body.

Oct 04, 2013 09:32 AM EDT

'Junk' DNA Reveals 100 Genetic Variants Implicated in Cancers

Scientists may have made a breakthrough when it comes to detecting disease-causing genetic mutations. They've found nearly 100 genetic variants implicated in the development of cancers such as breast cancer and prostate cancer.

Oct 04, 2013 09:41 AM EDT

Oversleeping and Undersleeping Causes Chronic Illnesses in Adults

Sleep for less than six hours and more than ten hours can cause chronic ailments like obesity, diabetes, anxiety and heart diseases in people aged 45 and above, says study.

Oct 04, 2013 09:37 AM EDT

Good Breakfast Boosts Fertility In Women

A recent study claims that having a healthy breakfast can improve fertility by improving ovulation and reducing problems like menstrual irregularities, diabetes and PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome).

Oct 04, 2013 07:49 AM EDT

Poop Pills Devised to Cure Serious Gut Infections

Medics found a new palatable way to perform fecal transplant, by inserting healthy people's poop in pills. This process can combat gut infection.

Oct 03, 2013 11:34 PM EDT

Regular Meals Reduce Obesity Risk in Adolescents

A recent study shows that eating 5 meals a day can help reduce obesity risk among adolescents.

Oct 03, 2013 09:17 PM EDT

Alcoholism Treatment Before, After Liver Transplant Helps Prevent Relapse

New research shows that liver transplant recipients who receive substance abuse treatment before and after transplantation have much lower alcohol relapse rates than those untreated or only treated prior to transplantation. A second study also shows that continued alcohol abuse following liver trans...

Oct 03, 2013 09:02 PM EDT

High-School Mental Health Sessions Help Prevent Depression in Teens

A recent study shows that teens can greatly benefit from group high-school sessions that discuss mental health and how to reduce anxiety.

Oct 03, 2013 07:59 PM EDT

Depression Blurs Memory: Severity Determines Lost Thoughts

A new Brigham Young University study looked at how depression can harm cognitive processes that involve various memories. Findings showed that the same skills fade in adults depending on the severity of their depression. For instance, the more depressed someone feels, the harder it may be for them t...