Human : Science World Report

Dec 17, 2014 11:27 AM EST

Transgendered Veterans More Likely To Commit Suicide

Statistics show that veterans are at an increased risk to suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which can increase the risk of suicide. Yet a new study published in the journal LGBT Health examines how transgendered veterans are at an even higher suicide risk than non-transgendered coun...

Dec 17, 2014 11:02 AM EST

Ebola Found In Semen For An Average Of 66 Days After Diagnosis

Recent findings published in the journal Reproductive Sciences show that men who have been infected with Ebola should wear condoms for a minimum of three months.

Dec 16, 2014 01:52 PM EST

Men are Idiots: Darwin Award Study Reveals Women are Better at Survival

A study may just support the fact that men are idiots--sort of. Scientists have examined sex differences in idiotic risk-taking behavior, and have found that when it comes to not thinking, men may come out on top.

Dec 16, 2014 08:09 PM EST

Could Crohn's Disease And Ulcerative Colitis Be Inherited Through Gut Bacteria?

Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis have been thought to hold a genetic or environmental component. A recent study published in Genome Medicine further examines how some individuals dealing with these related illnesses could have inherited intestinal bacteria or had antibiotics that could have ha...

Dec 16, 2014 11:50 AM EST

People Prefer the 'Average Joe' Look

If we know anything about most people, they don't like change. Now, recent findings published in the journal of the Association for Psychological Science shows that having an "average" looking snoot in most ways is a good thing, when it comes to trustworthiness and likability.

Dec 16, 2014 10:08 AM EST

FDA Approves New Heart Disease Test For Black Women

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently approved a new heart disease test that's primarily for African-American women.

Dec 16, 2014 09:43 AM EST

Young Menstrual Cycle Age Linked To Heart Disease

The time of a girl's first menstrual period may signal certain things about her health, according to recent findings published in the journal Circulation. Researchers at the University of Oxford found that girls who had their first period at 10 years or younger were more likely to deal with heart is...

Dec 16, 2014 09:23 AM EST

How Manmade Clouds Combat Climate Change: Reflecting Sunlight

When it comes to cooling off the planet, clouds have the potential to play a huge role. Now, scientists have identified the most energy-efficient way to make clouds more reflective to the sun, which could help combat climate change.

Dec 15, 2014 11:53 PM EST

Rekindling Intimacy Following Combat Deployment

Recent findings published in the Research Nursing and Health examine strategies for rekindling marriage intimacy after a spouse returns home from combat dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or other mental health issues, affecting their relationship.

Dec 15, 2014 11:51 PM EST