Human : Science World Report

Jan 18, 2014 03:49 AM EST

Ongoing Statins Therapy Prevents Delirium in Critically Ill

The risk of Delirium was low in critically ill patients kept on statin therapy and this may be linked with a lower risk of dementia, according to a latest observational study.

Jan 18, 2014 02:50 AM EST

Dogs and Wolves evolved From Common Ancestor, Offering New Insights on Domestication

Analysis of the modern dog and wolf genomes reveal that both the species evolved from a common ancestor, before humans shifted to agricultural societies.

Jan 17, 2014 07:02 PM EST

Reducing the Effects of the Aging Eye: Report

A recent report looks at troubles with aging tissues of the eye, and how scientists are working to limit the issues due to visual impairment.

Jan 17, 2014 06:19 PM EST

Could a Gluten-Free Diet Prevent Hip Fractures in Patients with Celiac Disease?

A recent study suggests that a gluten-free diet may be able to help prevent hip fractures for those with Celiac disease. This autoimmune disorder affects the lining of the small intestine and prevents people from absorbing certain food nutrients. As many may suffer from long-term damage to their int...

Jan 17, 2014 05:35 PM EST

Could Vitamin D Help Reduce Pain in Fibromyalgia Patients?

A recent study shows that some people suffering from fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) could find relief by increasing their vitamin D intake.

Jan 17, 2014 04:56 PM EST

Drug may Help PTSD Patients Replace Traumatic Memories with New Ones

Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and colleagues have recently discovered a new drug that may be able to help those suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder and other anxiety issues. The drug, known as histone deacetylase inhibitors (HDACis), carries the ability replace...

Jan 17, 2014 01:52 PM EST

Comedians Have Psychotic Personality Traits, Study Finds

Having an unusual personality structure could be the secret to making other people laugh, scientists said on Thursday after research showed that comedians have high levels of psychotic personality traits.

Jan 17, 2014 01:46 PM EST

Could Drinking Diet Soda Make you Eat more than Regular?

Of course we feel better when we have a diet coke with a Big Mac. It's just plain science. Unfortunately, the reality is that drinking diet beverages may actually cause some to eat more than drinking sweetened ones.

Jan 17, 2014 06:38 PM EST

Winter Depression: Dealing with Seasonal Changes

Are you feeling SAD this winter? For some, this could be a sign of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), or winter depression. This problem is more likely to affect women than men and runs high during dark and cold months of the year.

Jan 17, 2014 06:39 AM EST

U.S. Adults Consuming Healthier and Fewer Calorie Diet: USDA

A latest research highlights the improvements in diet quality of Americans, showing they are utilizing the nutrition information in choosing healthier food.

Jan 17, 2014 06:30 AM EST