Health & Medicine : Science World Report

Jul 15, 2012 02:53 PM EDT

Women Are At High Risk of Diabetes Due to Beauty Products

Most people in the United States are exposed to pathalates that are available in moisturizers, nail polishes, soaps, hair sprays and perfumes that increase the risk of diabetes in women than in men.

Jul 14, 2012 03:49 AM EDT

Breastfeeding Keeps Women Slim and Healthy

A new British study found that, breastfeeding could influence a woman's weight. Those women who breast feed their babies for the first six months are less likely to be obese 30 years later.

Jul 14, 2012 03:46 AM EDT

Women Age Quicker Due to Phobic Anxiety

One of the latest research done by the scientists at the Brigham and Women's Hospital (a teaching affiliate of Howard Medical School) claims that people who suffer from phobia anxiety are more likely to age faster than those with relatively calm and composed nature.

Jul 13, 2012 04:29 AM EDT

Marijuana Compound Good for Controlling Diabetes, Cholesterol and Obesity

The British researcher's claim that two compounds present in marijuana leaves could treat patients who are obese and battling with heart diseases and stroke. These compound acts as a appetite suppressant.

Jul 13, 2012 04:25 AM EDT

For Great Looks on Social Network Sites People Going to Plastic Surgeons

Doctors are seeing increase in requests for particular types of surgery which is friendly for video or for uploading picture on the website

Jul 12, 2012 06:52 AM EDT

Gene Mutation Arrests Alzheimerâ€™s Disease

However, for the first time they have found the gene mutation that protects against Alzheimer's disease. This new finding has raised fresh hopes of treating the debilitating condition.

Jul 12, 2012 03:45 AM EDT

Moderate Alcohol Consumption Cuts Down Risk of Rheumatoid Arthritis

According to a new study moderate consumption of alcohol reduces woman's risk of being a victim to rheumatoid arthritis. Consuming more than three alcoholic beverages a week for at least ten years does prove beneficial to women.

Jul 11, 2012 07:40 AM EDT

Moderate Drinking After 12 Weeks of Pregnancy Is Safe

A new study out of Denmark surprises the would be mom's the study suggest that 5-year-olds whose mothers drank low to moderate levels of alcohol (between one and eight drinks a week) during early pregnancy showed no ill effects.

Jul 11, 2012 07:35 AM EDT

Penguin Population Drops- Global Warming Responsible!

A new target of global warming is Antarctica's largest sea bird the Emperor penguin likely to wane by this century as climate change reduces the extent of Antarctic sea ice, U.S researchers say.

Jul 11, 2012 06:03 AM EDT

Cranberry Juice Stave off Urinary Infection

The benefits of cranberry juice and other cranberry products in staving off urinary tract infections have been debatable topics for quite some time. Despite knowing that cranberry juice and capsules are affective antidotes in treating bacterial infections, the researchers had some setback in the reg...

Jul 11, 2012 03:40 AM EDT

Artificial Sweeteners Can Keep Check On Calories

Non-nutritive sweeteners has the potential to help people reach and maintain a healthy body weight and help people who are fighting diabetes and glucose control.

Jul 10, 2012 04:31 AM EDT

Junk Old Theory: Exercise To Reduces Hot Flashes

A new health study claims that regular exercise decreases the frequency and severity of hot flashes in menopausal women. Women who are obese or overweight or those who lead sedentary lifestyle suffer from perceptions of hot flashes.