Human : Science World Report

Aug 21, 2014 05:01 AM EDT

Orb-Weaving Spiders Display Increased Ability to Reproduce in Urban Areas

Researchers noticed that orb-weaving spiders may grow larger and display an increased ability to reproduce in urban areas.

Aug 21, 2014 04:53 AM EDT

Socioeconomic Status During Pregnancy Linked to Child's Health

A new study links high cortisol levels in infants to the socioeconomic status of their mothers during pregnancy.

Aug 21, 2014 03:27 AM EDT

Pregnant Teens Displaying Pica Behavior Have Low Iron Levels

Teens who engage in pica behavior are known to have significantly reduced levels of iron, a new study reveals.

Aug 21, 2014 03:12 AM EDT

New Online Diabetes Calculator Can Identify a Person's Risk of Diabetes

A team of international researchers have developed a novel online tool that helps health experts to identify patients who are at a risk of developing diabetes.

Aug 21, 2014 02:29 AM EDT

Sleep-Deprived Teens Face Higher Obesity Risk

Teenagers receiving less than six hours of sleep at night are at an increased risk of becoming obese by the time they are 21 years old, a new study reveals.

Aug 21, 2014 02:01 AM EDT

Increased Physical Activity Lowers Risk of Irregular Heartbeat in Older Women

Older obese women can ward off the risk of irregular heartbeat by adhering to regular physical exercise.

Aug 20, 2014 03:12 PM EDT

Teen Births Hit a Record Low

A recent report from the National Center for Health Statistics based on 2012 data has found that fewer teens are having children.

Aug 20, 2014 02:34 PM EDT

Yoga Icon BKS Iyengar Dies at 95

Indian yoga guru Bellur Krishnamachar Sundararaja Lyengar who helped popularize the art died Wednesday. He was 95.

Aug 20, 2014 12:45 PM EDT

Hackers from China Stole Data on 4.5 Million Patients

A recent report from Community Health Systems found that data on 4.5 million clients was stolen by Chinese hackers from its computer network.

Aug 20, 2014 12:14 PM EDT

What Will Your Wedding Mean For Your Marriage?

Budget, cakes and glittering tiaras all slide through a bridezilla's brain when she's planning for her big day. It all seems silly for most of us looking in from the outside, but did you know that a wedding could potentially influence the quality of married-life?

Aug 20, 2014 11:45 AM EDT