Human : Science World Report

Nov 04, 2014 05:12 PM EST

Sad Music Helps Lift The Spirit: Melancholy Tunes Evoke Imagination

Research shows that Elton John may have been right; sad songs really do say a lot, and particularly when we're feeling unhappy but looking to lighten up.

Nov 04, 2014 01:21 PM EST

'Life Purpose' Helps Reduce Health Care Costs

Recent findings published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) show that having a definite purpose in life can help propel individuals into properly taking care of their health--and potentially saving giant healthcare costs.

Nov 04, 2014 12:40 PM EST

Hiker Discovers 90 Million Year Old Fossilized Turtle in New Mexico

When Jeff Dornbusch went on a hike in southern New Mexico about a decade ago, he never expected to make an archaeological find.

Nov 04, 2014 12:22 PM EST

Resveratrol May Disrupt Full Exercise Potential

Red wine has been held by many health officials as an excellent ingredient for an active lifestyle. Yet now, recent findings published in the journal Applied Physiology, Nutrition and Metabolism reveal that the compound Resveratrol (RSV) may actually hinder some of the beneficial effects of exercise...

Nov 04, 2014 01:04 PM EST

Long-Term Shift Work Hurts Your Brain

Previous studies have looked at the dangers of shift work. Furthermore, working for longer periods of time have been linked to chronically reduced cognition. Now, recent findings published in the British Medical Journal show that work like this over a period of 10 years or more can greatly harm cogn...

Nov 04, 2014 11:40 AM EST

Scientists Discover A Link Between Food Allergy Development And Skin Exposure

Food proteins can trigger food allergies when they come in contact with inflamed skin, according to recent findings published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation. Researchers found in particular that skin sensitization, gastrointestinal inflammation and food allergies share a common link.

Nov 04, 2014 01:57 AM EST

Depression Ages You: Shorter Telomeres Compromise The Immune System

Depression, stress and anxiety can wreak havoc on one individual alone-both mentally and physically. Yet it can also indirectly affect others around them, as well. Now, recent findings published in the journal Molecular Psychiatry reveal that women who are more prone to depression are more likely to...

Nov 04, 2014 01:00 AM EST

Weight-Loss Surgery Helps Decrease The Risk Of Type 2 Diabetes

Though weight-loss surgeries can be risky, recent findings published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology reveal that this can dramatically reduce the risk of high blood pressure and high cholesterol, along with type 2 diabetes.

Nov 04, 2014 12:57 AM EST

Researchers Discover Protective Antibodies

Recent findings published in the journal Nature show that a rather weak antibody that was previously thought to be a poor choice in fighting infection may actually play a key role in helping keep immune responses in "fighting" condition.

Nov 04, 2014 12:53 AM EST

Pregnant Women Who Are Bipolar More Likely To Have Premature Babies

Women who deal with bipolar disorder may be more likely to give birth prematurely.

Nov 03, 2014 01:25 PM EST

Dance Choreography May Improve Computational Skills

You wouldn't think that dance has much in common with computers. In this case, though, it does. Scientists have found that blending movement and computer programming actually supports girls in building computational thinking skills.

Nov 04, 2014 12:50 AM EST

Untreated Sleep Apnea Hurts Memory

Sleep apnea, known as the involuntary cessation of breathing that occurs while patients are asleep, can lead to a whole other host of health issues if left untreated. Now, recent findings published in the Journal of Neuroscience reveal how the medical problem can harm short-term memory.