Human : Science World Report

May 29, 2014 07:47 PM EDT

Porn Viewing Linked to Brain Matter Differences

The brain’s “grey matter” undergoes development and growth throughout childhood and adolescence. It is associated with processing and cognition. Researchers found that those with less grey matter are likely to watch more pornography.

May 29, 2014 02:57 PM EDT

Brains are the New Brawn in Human Evolution

Over the years, humans have traded in brawn for better brains. In today's society, big muscles simply aren't as important as a good set of smarts.

May 29, 2014 02:01 PM EDT

Cynicism and the Brain: Suspicion Increases Risk of Dementia

Cynical people need to knock it off.

May 29, 2014 07:47 PM EDT

Legislators Vote to Allow Schools to Opt Out of White House Nutrition Guidelines

On Thursday the House Appropriations Committee passed an agriculture budget bill that would allow schools to opt out of the current nutritional guidelines passed in 2012. Michelle Obama isn’t too happy with the committee ruling.

May 29, 2014 01:59 PM EDT

Worldwide Obesity Rates at an All-Time High: Over 2 Billion Overweight or Obese

According to a new global analysis, nearly one-third of the global population is now overweight or obese after unprecedented rises in such rates over the past three decades. No country has been able to stabilize obesity rates during that time period.

May 29, 2014 11:59 AM EDT

Airplane Traffic May be Major Contributor to Dangerous Air Pollution in Los Angeles

Scientists have discovered that airplane traffic could potentially be a major contributor to pollution in Los Angeles. Not only that, but the effects of this pollution can continue up to 10 miles away from the airport.

May 29, 2014 01:53 PM EDT

Keep Standing: Why Sitting Down on the Job Increases Risk of Health Issues

Prolonged sitting can dramatically increase the risk of various health issues, including heart disease, diabetes, colon cancer and other problems. Yet many Americans are opting to use standing desks at work in the hopes of preventing future medical problems.

May 29, 2014 09:36 AM EDT

Circumcision Linked to Reduced Risk of Prostate Cancer in Certain Men

There may be some medical advantages to circumcision. Scientists have actually linked the procedure to a reduced risk of prostate cancer in some men.

May 29, 2014 08:57 AM EDT

Can Pregnancy be Contagious? Female High School Friends More Likely to be Pregnant in Early Adulthood

Could pregnancy be contagious? In the case of female high school students, it just might be. Scientists have found that having children could be "catching" among female high school friends during early adulthood.

May 29, 2014 01:45 PM EDT

Heroin Abuse: Dramatic Demographic Shift in Drug Use Over the Past 50 Years

To much dismay, heroin use has become more common in the United States, especially in recent years. Now, various governors in the New England area have tried to address the problem by issuing stringent measures.

May 29, 2014 02:05 PM EDT

University Study Determines Link Between Cynicism and Dementia

We all possess some sort of distrust of the unknown, but researchers at the University of Eastern Finland have found that an overly cynical personality and high levels of distrust are associated with the incidence of dementia.

May 29, 2014 08:24 AM EDT

Climate Change is Now Part of Global Urban Planning

Scientists have found that an increasing number of cities around the world now include preparations for climate change in their basic urban planning, though only a small portion of them have been able to make these plans part of the economic development priorities.