Human : Science World Report

Sep 25, 2014 07:44 AM EDT

More Than 55 Hours a Week of Manual Work Linked to Type-2 Diabetes Risk

People working for more than 55 hours per week or more doing manual work or low socioeconomic status jobs, have a 30 percent increased risk of developing type-2 diabetes.

Sep 25, 2014 05:49 AM EDT

Low Income Smokers Can Quit Smoking Using Interactive Website 'StopAdvisor'

A new study reveals that lower-income smokers are more likely to quit smoking if they use the new interactive website - 'StopAdvisor'.

Sep 25, 2014 04:57 AM EDT

Children Born at Short and Long Interpregnancy Intervals Have a High Risk of Autism

A team of researchers has found that children who are born at short and long interpregnancy intervals are at a higher risk of being diagnosed with the pervasive developmental disorder - autism.

Sep 24, 2014 05:41 PM EDT

Alzheimer's Patients Remember Emotions Even After Associated Memories Of Events Have Faded

Recent findings published in the journal Cognitive and Behavioral Neurology show that long after the memories have vanished, Alzheimer's patients can still feel the emotions.

Sep 24, 2014 05:54 PM EDT

Researchers Create First ALS, Dementia Mouse Model

Researchers have created the first animal model of ALS dementia--a form of ALS that also damages the brain. Researchers at Northwestern Medicine have developed the model to directly examine the brains of living mice, under anesthesia, at the microscopic level.

Sep 25, 2014 05:07 PM EDT

Some Smoking Laws Could Help Reduce Drinking

Though smoking is a leading cause of preventable death throughout the world, many are simply unable to give up the nasty habit.

Sep 24, 2014 05:45 PM EDT

Most Breast Cancer Patients At Peace With Removal Decision

Statistics show that many women with cancer in one breast are now making the decision to also have the other breast removed. Are they regretful about their decision?

Sep 24, 2014 03:03 PM EDT

Rate Of Diabetes Leveling Off In Some Groups

Recent findings published in the Journal of the American Medical Association suggest that the rate of type 2 diabetes appears to be leveling off.

Sep 24, 2014 12:33 PM EDT

Recreational Activities May be Polluting Our Oceans with Oil

Scientists have found that recreational activity is a major pollutant on the Canadian coast of the Pacific Ocean, reveal the importance of monitoring marina discharges.

Sep 24, 2014 02:40 PM EDT

Newly Discovered Gene Mutation Responsible For Aplastic Anemia

Australian scientists have identified a gene mutation that causes aplastic anemia--a serious blood disorder in which the bone marrow fails to produce normal amounts of blood cells.

Sep 24, 2014 02:32 PM EDT

Scientists Create 'Designer Proteins' In Fight Against Alzheimer's Disease, Cancer

Researchers at the University of Leicester have reported a breakthrough in techniques for developing new drugs against health issues such as cancer and Alzheimer's.

Sep 24, 2014 02:14 PM EDT

What Are States Role In Regulating Dietary Supplements?

Recent findings published in the Journal of Public Health Management & Practice discuss the oftentimes lax regulation on dietary supplements that can lead to severe health issues, sometimes including death.