Human : Science World Report

Dec 06, 2014 03:00 PM EST

HIV Testing Higher Among Mentally Ill Individuals

A recent study published in the journal AIDS Patient Care and STDs shows that HIV/AIDS is about four times higher among mentally ill people than in the general population.

Dec 05, 2014 11:09 AM EST

Blow to the Head May Impact the Brain's Waste Removal System and Cause Alzheimer's

A blow to the head may actually disrupt the function of the brain's waste removal system.

Dec 04, 2014 04:46 PM EST

Researchers Find A Link Between Smoking And Loss Of The Y Chromosome

Smoking may harm the Y chromosome, according to recent findings published in the journal Science. Researchers at Uppsala University found a link between smoking and loss of the Y chromosome in blood cells.

Dec 04, 2014 04:25 PM EST

Get Some Rest! It Helps Keep Anxiety And Depression At Bay

Getting some more sleep could help to treat depression and anxiety disorders, according to recent findings published in the journal Cognitive Therapy and Research.

Dec 04, 2014 03:47 PM EST

Rare Conjoined Twins Share The Same Heart

Northside Hospital in Atlanta welcomed conjoined twin boys who share a torso, arms and legs and a heart, making them quite the medical rarity.

Dec 04, 2014 04:57 PM EST

Will The Flu Shot Be Enough This Season?

A flu shot is certainly a step in the right direction against the virus, but is it enough? The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has advised that the season's most common seasonal flu strain currently circulating throughout the country may take more prevention effort.

Dec 04, 2014 04:49 PM EST

New Drug Helps Repair Spinal Cord Injuries

Scientists have created a new chemical compound that can help restore muscle function in patients suffering from spinal cord injuries. The findings are published in the journal Nature.

Dec 04, 2014 10:01 AM EST

Your Brain's Activity Before an Event May Impact How Well You Remember It

Scientists have taken a closer look at memory in the brain and have found that brain activity prior to seeing an item is related on how well it is later remembered.

Dec 04, 2014 07:07 AM EST

Fossil Shell Has Earliest Engraving Ever Discovered Created by Pre-Modern Humans

Researchers have uncovered one of the oldest pieces of art yet discovered: an engraved freshwater mussel. The findings reveal that Homo erectus on the island of Java was already using shells as tools and as a canvas.

Dec 03, 2014 05:57 PM EST

Computer-Delivered Interventions Could Help Prevent Suicide

Those suffering from stress or anxiety could be at an increased risk of suicide in more severe cases. Waiting to get help is never an option.

Dec 03, 2014 04:56 PM EST

Could Drinking Red Wine Prevent Cancer?

Previous studies have shown that the antioxidants found in red wine can help with your heart health. Yet could it also help to prevent cancer?

Dec 03, 2014 03:35 PM EST

Stop Checking Your Email: It May Be Stressing You Out

Is your inbox bothering you? Researchers at the University of British Columbia have found that checking it less could help to ease up your psychological stress.