Human : Science World Report

Apr 01, 2014 01:04 PM EDT

United States Sends Team to Battle Ebola Virus Outbreak in Western Africa

Out of the 122 documented cases thus far, approximately 80 people have died in Guinea as a result of the Ebola Virus. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is sending a team of five experts to fight the outbreak in Western Africa.

Apr 01, 2014 12:56 PM EDT

Stress Might Make Allergies Worse: Study

As spring allergies come on in full force, a recent study shows that like most health issues, stress can dramatically exacerbate the symptoms of any health issue.

Apr 01, 2014 11:46 AM EDT

How to Cheat Death: Eat Seven Servings of Fruits and Vegetables Daily

Heart disease and cancer are the two leading causes of death in the United States, but two extra servings of fruits and vegetables can help you avoid these diseases. Seven servings of fruits and veggies a day can reduce the risk of any cause of death.

Apr 01, 2014 10:38 AM EDT

Japan Laboratory Discovers Stem Cell Scientist Faked Data to Arrive at Results

The Riken Center for Development in Japan found that biology researcher Haruko Obokata, the famed 30-year-old Japanese female, fabricated data in her groundbreaking stem cell study and has created an uproar in the scientific community.

Apr 01, 2014 06:59 AM EDT

Study Ties Poor Sleep Quality to Decline in Cognitive Development in Older Men

Researchers have discovered a strong association between poor sleep and cognitive decline in older men.

Apr 01, 2014 01:09 AM EDT

What Body Odor Says about your Health

A recent study shows that our body odor may hold clues about how healthy we are. According to scientists who will conduct a speed dating night during the Edinburgh International Science Festival, they'll explore sensory perception and how it affects attraction as well as overall health.

Apr 01, 2014 08:09 AM EDT

FDA Okays Topamax for Prevention of Migraine in Adolescents

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration gave clearance to Topamax, the first drug approved to prevent migraine headaches in teenagers.

Apr 01, 2014 06:23 AM EDT

Study Links Anti-anxiety Drugs and Sleeping Pills to Increased Risk of Death

Researchers at the University of Warwick highlight that anti-anxiety drugs and sleeping pills have been associated with an elevated risk of mortality.

Apr 01, 2014 08:12 AM EDT

Breast Lifts Increasing At Twice the Rate of Breast Implants, Statistics Reveal [VIDEO]

There has been a two-fold increase in the rate of plastic lift procedures conducted compared to breast implant surgeries, a latest statistics uncovers.

Mar 31, 2014 03:43 PM EDT

Legalizing Medical Marijuana may Reduce Crime

A recent study suggests that legalizing marijuana could help cut down on crime, emphasizing that the legalization of medical marijuana is not associated with such increases.

Mar 31, 2014 03:12 PM EDT

Statins Reduce Cholesterol and Improve Men's Sex Life

Thanks to Rutgers University, those with cholesterol issues who are prescribed statins might be inadvertently improving their sex lives. And those with both cholesterol issues and bedroom issues might only need statins to solve their problems.

Mar 31, 2014 01:19 PM EDT

Stem Cells Effective for Failing Hearts: Study

A recent study looks at how stem cells could be effective in treating patients with severe ischemic heart disease and heart failure. They found that stem cells found in bone marrow that are injected directly into the heart muscle could work as an effective source of treatment.