Human : Science World Report

Feb 13, 2014 01:16 PM EST

Some Native Bird and Plant Species Thrive in Urban Areas

Urban life is typically viewed as nature-less, surrounded by buildings and concrete with trees sparsely placed throughout. However, researchers have found that some cities worldwide provide a robust habitat for some bird and plant species.

Feb 13, 2014 01:00 PM EST

Rare Cancer Could Be Subject of ‘Drug Repurposing’

Rare cancers exhibit the characteristic of developing a resistance to chemotherapy drugs, including blood cancers as well as breast, ovarian, lung and lower gastrointestinal cancers. A recent study has shown that this resistance could be reversed.

Feb 13, 2014 11:18 AM EST

China's Jade Rabbit Lunar Rover Comes Back to Life After Malfunction

Just two weeks ago, China’s lunar rover “Yutu”, also known as “Jade Rabbit," entered a hibernation period; many feared it would shut down after experiencing a mechanical control abnormality. Now, new news reveals that the rover may just be coming back to life.

Feb 13, 2014 10:30 AM EST

Talking to Premature Babies Benefits their Language and Thinking Skills: Study

Talking to premature babies who are kept in Intensive Care Units by their parents and other adults, helps increase their interactive and cognitive skills, reports a recent study.

Feb 13, 2014 10:23 AM EST

Double Mastectomy Reduces Breast Cancer Mortality Rate by 48 Percent: Study

Double Mastectomy or ‘removal of healthy breasts’ reduces risk of breast cancer deaths for women with BRCA genes mutation, according a study.

Feb 13, 2014 10:16 AM EST

A.D.A Recommends Parents Use Fluoride Toothpastes For Young Children

Children aged below two must brush using Fluoride toothpastes daily, according to the American Dental Association.

Feb 13, 2014 06:54 AM EST

Ancient Skeleton Genome Sequencing Proves Native Americans are Asian Descent [VIDEO]

The first whole genome sequencing of an ancient Montana boy reveals that first human settlers in North America were of Asian descent, and not of Western Europe Origin.

Feb 12, 2014 09:27 PM EST

Startling Flu-like Illness Statistics in Child Well Visits Revealed in 12-Year Data

Despite the importance of doctor well visits for children, recent research has found that there is an increased risk for these children and immediate family members to catch a flu-like illness during their time spent in waiting rooms and clinics.

Feb 12, 2014 10:30 PM EST

Is Porn Addiction a Myth? Study

Many health officials have long debated whether porn "addiction" can be described with actual medical terminology. For instance, there is no strong scientific research to suggest that such a problem exists according to many scientists.

Feb 12, 2014 02:57 PM EST

First State to Ban Plastic Bags in Hopes to Decrease Environmental Pollution is Hawaii

Hawaii has become the first state in the U.S. to ban plastic bags at checkout counters. Four of the state’s five counties have issued the ban, with the final county not being a factor because it is barely populated.

Feb 12, 2014 02:08 PM EST

Quitting Smoking may Improve Mental Health in those with Psychiatric Illnesses

A recent study shows that giving it up could have a dramatic impact on your mental health. According to researchers at the Washington University School of Medicine, they discovered that people who struggle with mood problems or addiction can safely quit smoking and improve their overall mental healt...

Feb 12, 2014 01:40 PM EST

Healing a Scarred Heart: Turning Fibroblasts into Progenitor Cells

As scientists know that scarred heart tissue may not beat like it once it did, researchers hope that by reprogramming cells, they could potentially help the physical heart's injured tissues regenerate themselves.