Health & Medicine : Science World Report

Oct 03, 2013 09:09 AM EDT

Depressed People Three Times More Likely to Develop Parkinson's Disease

Scientists from Taiwan state that depression can triple the risk of developing Parkinson's disease - a common neurodegenerative disorder.

Oct 03, 2013 11:15 AM EDT

Cocaine Users Are More Prone to HIV

A recent research conducted by the UCLA found that cocaine users are more prone to HIV. There are very few researches regarding how drugs affect body's immunity.

Oct 02, 2013 10:42 PM EDT

Head and Neck Cancer Screenings Make a Positive Impact in Urban Areas

Free head and neck cancer screenings can have a positive impact in urban communities via the detection of various health issues, according to a new study from Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit.

Oct 02, 2013 10:16 PM EDT

Could Human Skin Dressing Treat Cancerous Cells?

Researchers from Université Laval's Faculty of Medicine and CHU de Québec believe that it could be possible for wound dressings made from human skin to grow during in vitro.

Oct 02, 2013 09:48 PM EDT

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder may Increase Risk of Metabolic Syndrome

A recent study looks at whether those suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder face a greater risk of cardiovascular disease and death.

Oct 02, 2013 01:28 PM EDT

Less Harmful Strains of E. Coli Help Kill off Biofilms

A recent study looks at less harmful strains of E. coli that can help fight off more deadly bacterial infections. Scientists worked to reprogram the microbe that comes from the strain in order to fight off biofilms that are responsible for many hard-to-treat infections that may actually take root in...

Oct 02, 2013 12:53 PM EDT

Bystander CPR Helps Prevent Cardiac Arrest

Thanks to the launch of a national effort via Denmark in 2005, residents who suffer from cardiac arrest are three times more likely to survive than they were a decade ago.

Oct 02, 2013 12:52 PM EDT

Smoking During Pregnancy Increases Bipolar Disorder Risk in Children Twofold

Smoking during pregnancy may be more dangerous than anyone ever thought. It turns out that there may be an association between smoking and increased risk for developing bipolar disorders (BD) in adult children. The findings reveal the importance of not exposing a fetus to tobacco.

Oct 02, 2013 12:11 PM EDT

Pregnancy Weight: How a High BMI Affects Your Baby

A recent study shows that pregnancy weight gain may be linked to childhood obesity.

Oct 02, 2013 11:28 AM EDT

Blood Pressure Drug May Help Chemotherapy Treatments in Cancer Patients

A new blood pressure drug could help in chemotherapy treatments for cancer patients, according to a recent study.

Oct 02, 2013 10:20 AM EDT

Exercise during Free Time Cuts Hypertension-Risk

Exercise can play an incredibly important role in an individual's daily health routine.

Oct 02, 2013 08:27 AM EDT

Naked Mole Rat Holds Secret to Longevity

Who needs the fountain of youth when you have a naked mole rat? It turns out that these rodents may hold the secrets of longevity. Scientists have now uncovered new insights into the animal's longevity, learning more about the better-constructed proteins that keep them healthy.