Health & Medicine : Science World Report

Sep 23, 2013 11:04 AM EDT

Saline Shots Provide Relief From Lower Back Pain

A team of researchers from Johns Hopkins discovered that it is not the steroids in the spinal shots that provide relief from the chronic lower back pain rather it is the mere introduction of any of a number of fluids like saline and anesthetics, to the space around the spinal cord that provides reli...

Sep 23, 2013 10:54 AM EDT

UNAIDS Observes Significant Reduction in New HIV Infections in Children and Adults

United Nations reports 'dramatic' progress in fight against AIDS

Sep 23, 2013 09:51 AM EDT

South African Seniors are Using Condoms to Relieve Arthritis Pain [VIDEO]

A group of Soweto grannies prefer condoms over the medication pills to relieve arthritis pain - a chronic inflammation of joint that is often accompanied by pain. They believe that the lubricant oil on the latex aids in alleviating pain associated with arthritis thereby eliminating the need for pill...

Sep 23, 2013 10:42 AM EDT

Psoriasis Treating Drug Blocks Type 1 Diabetes

A skin disorder treating drug alefacept can block the progression of type 1 diabetes.

Sep 23, 2013 08:25 AM EDT

Mental Illness Prescriptions Increase During Recession Period: Study

A new study highlights the deep impact of recession on the mental health of people stating there is a gradual rise in the mental illness prescriptions during recession.

Sep 23, 2013 04:17 AM EDT

Some Moms Discontinue Breastfeeding Within Two Months Due to Nursing Difficulties

A recent research says that breastfeeding challenges overwhelm certain mothers due to which they abandon nursing early

Sep 23, 2013 07:56 AM EDT

APA Campaigns Against Overprescription of Anti-Psychotic Medication Among Elderly and Children

The APA (American Psychiatric Association) has launched a campaign 'Choosing Wisely' to prevent doctors from overusing anti-psychotic drugs in old age homes and for children with behavioral problems.

Sep 22, 2013 11:34 PM EDT

The Brain Knows the Difference Between Artificial Sweeteners and Sugar

Think your brain can't tell the difference between Splenda and regular sugar? Think again.

Sep 22, 2013 04:56 PM EDT

Kisspeptin-Gpr54 Signaling Could Lead to New Fertility Treatments in Humans

A recent study shows a new piece of the puzzle in understanding how brain function is crucial to normal fertility in humans and other mammals.

Sep 22, 2013 04:21 PM EDT

Can Sleep Calm your Fears? New Technique may Dissipate Terrors

A new study suggests that a little sleep can help lessen the pain of a horrific memory.

Sep 21, 2013 10:45 AM EDT

Switch Discovered to Control the Growth of Aggressive Brain Tumor Cells

A cellular switch capable of influencing the growth of commonly diagnosed and aggressive malignant brain tumor discovered by researchers.

Sep 20, 2013 11:32 PM EDT

Changing the Concept of Health: Researchers Look at Weight Gain Prevention Techniques

Study author Kristina Lindvall, a dietitian and doctoral candidate at the Unit for Epidemiology and Global health, suggest that part of this process involves society spreading educational information globally as a treatment method.