Human : Science World Report

Nov 15, 2013 08:42 AM EST

Protein Rich Breakfast Curbs Appetite throughout the Morning

According to a new study, protein rich breakfast such as sausage and egg based diet helps in curbing appetite throughout morning when compared to the low protein breakfast such as pancakes and syrup or even skipping breakfast. The protein rich diet helps in curbing appetite of women of the age 18-55...

Nov 15, 2013 06:51 AM EST

Coffee Taken Six Hours Before Bedtime Disrupts Sleep

According to latest study published in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, caffeine consumption six hours before bedtime can have a significant and disruptive effect on sleep.

Nov 14, 2013 05:25 PM EST

Bariatric Surgery may Increase Risk of Premature Birth, Small Gestational Age

Babies that are born after a bariatric surgery are likely to be premature according to a recent study, which may also include small gestational age.

Nov 14, 2013 03:59 PM EST

Loss of Retinal Cells may Signal Alzheimer’s Presence in the Body

A new study shows that the loss a particular layer of retinal cells may be linked to Alzheimer's issues in the body.

Nov 14, 2013 12:34 PM EST

382 Million People Worldwide Living with Diabetes

As November marks American Diabetes Month, promoting awareness and understanding of the consequences, management and possible prevention of type 2 diabetes, shocking statistics show how many affected by this debilitating disease.

Nov 14, 2013 11:23 AM EST

Buried Fossil Leaves Reveal Precolonial US Forests: Guiding Stream Restoration

Hundreds of years ago, leaves from ancient trees fell into streams where they were buried. Now, a team of geoscientists has uncovered leaves buried by sediment behind milldams, revealing the truth behind what ancient forests and streams in America were like before Europeans established first contact...

Nov 14, 2013 11:00 AM EST

Breathalyzers for Diabetes' Patients Measures Acetone Levels

The American Association of Diabetes Educators came out with finger pricking as a way to help more suffering from diabetic conditions measure insulin levels in the convenience of their own home. However, many health officials note via surveys and studies that finger pricking multiple times a day is ...

Nov 14, 2013 09:04 AM EST

American Heart Association Urges Wider Use of Statins, New Guidelines

Estimates from the American Heart Association show that high cholesterol levels left untreated can lead to fatal heart conditions. In fact, for individuals over 45-years-old and on cholesterol-lowering statin drugs, it may not be enough to heal the health issue, even though nearly a fourth of Americ...

Nov 14, 2013 08:57 AM EST

Social Networks Make us Smarter: Why Human Civilizations Rise and Fall

Social networks may not just connect us to other individuals; they may also make us smarter. Scientists have discovered that the secret behind why some cultures thrive while others disappear may lie in social networks and our ability to imitate, rather than individual smarts.

Nov 14, 2013 08:31 AM EST

Monkeys Understand Language Musicality Rules: Evolution of Human Speech

There are rules and patterns in a language that make something "sound good" or cause it to become almost intelligible. Now, scientists have found that these structural and melodic patterns in languages are so simple, even monkeys can understand them.

Nov 13, 2013 11:40 PM EST

As They Spread, Folktales Evolve Like Biological Species

We all know the story: Once upon a time there was a young girl who took a walk through the woods to visit her grandmother, carrying a basket of goodies. When she arrived she found her granny ill in bed.

Nov 14, 2013 01:54 AM EST