Human : Science World Report

May 15, 2014 02:55 PM EDT

Only One Instance of Binge Drinking Can Affect Your Health: University Study

Perhaps high school health class was right – binge drinking can seriously affect your health. Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Medical School found that just one episode of binge drinking can have serious effects.

May 15, 2014 02:49 PM EDT

Obesity Increases the Risk of Breast Cancer Death Risk

Younger women who are obese are at a 34 percent increased risk of dying from breast cancer, according to a recent study conducted by researchers from Britain's University of Oxford.

May 15, 2014 12:29 PM EDT

Health Officials Warn Dozens of Airports and Customs Staffs of MERS Virus

It only took two cases of the deadly MERS virus for U.S. health officials to post warnings in airports. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s health advisory posted warnings reminding travelers to take health precautions.

May 15, 2014 10:39 AM EDT

Hazardous Flame Retardants Discovered in California Preschools and Day Care Centers

Flame retardants can be made of hazardous chemicals, affecting the health of those exposed to them. Now, a new study reveals that these flame retardants can be found in preschools and day care centers across California.

May 15, 2014 11:43 AM EDT

Young Binge Drinkers Are Likely to Develop Alcohol Use Disorder

Binge drinking refers to consuming a number of drinks within two hours causing blood alcohol concentration levels to reach 0.08 g/dL. This form of drinking is popular among college students, and could pose a problem entering adulthood.

May 15, 2014 09:59 AM EDT

Study Links Obesity with Longer Hospital Stays and Higher Total Knee Replacement Cost

Researchers tied obesity with longer hospital stays and expensive total knee replacements in patients, irrespective of whether or not the patient has any obesity related disease.

May 15, 2014 09:37 AM EDT

Measles Virus Kills Woman’s Blood Cancer in a Two-Patient Trial

Myeloma is an incurable blood cancer that affects bone marrow and is diagnosed in 1 in 149 people in the United States. Doctors at the Mayo Clinic recently conducted a study with a myeloma patient and their results were astounding.

May 15, 2014 05:51 AM EDT

Zinc Supplements Boosts Immune System in Malnourished Children

Malnourished children can prevent diarrhoea and other serious infections with the intake of zinc supplements, a new study reveals.

May 15, 2014 05:48 AM EDT

Novel Blood-Based Diagnostic Test Accurately predicts Impending Preterm Birth

A novel blood-based diagnostic test could help to accurately predict the impending preterm birth in women threatened with preterm labor, a new study reveals.

May 14, 2014 08:46 PM EDT

New Study Supports Drug Effective in Treating Alcohol and Opioid Dependency

Similar to the study discussed earlier today about drugs that can help those with alcohol dependency issues, researchers from Oregon State University found similar results in their study of the drug Naltrexone.

May 14, 2014 08:46 PM EDT

Antidepressant Found to Slow One of the Main Causes of Alzheimer's Disease

The Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and the University of Pennsylvania conducted a study that found, both in mice and people, an antidepressant prevents a plaque buildup that typically leads to Alzheimer’s.

May 14, 2014 03:05 PM EDT