Human : Science World Report

Jul 24, 2013 01:11 PM EDT

Fruits and Veggies' 'Prescription' Helps Overweight Patients Shed Pounds

For overweight patients, fruit and vegetable supplements may be just the thing to help shed some pounds.

Jul 24, 2013 12:20 PM EDT

Easy Way to Conceive? Monitor Cervical Mucus Levels

Some women trying to conceive may be missing out on a simple, easy step to help them know which days will be their most fertile.

Jul 24, 2013 11:34 AM EDT

Arctic Methane Ticking 'Time Bomb' Could Cost World $60 Trillion

There's a ticking time bomb beneath the Arctic and it's likely to cost the world an estimated $60 trillion. The rapid thawing of Arctic ice could release a giant "pulse" of methane that could trigger catastrophic climate change and steep economic losses.

Jul 24, 2013 11:28 AM EDT

Skip the Sleeping Pills, Go For Natural Nutrients for a Better Night's Rest

Researchers have now pinpointed three natural nutrients in connection with a better night's rest.

Jul 24, 2013 07:26 PM EDT

The City Life May Not be So Dangerous

Despite what your grandma's learned from watching Law and Order, living in an urban area isn't less safe than a rural one. In fact, according to a recent study, it may be more dangerous.

Jul 24, 2013 10:33 AM EDT

Safe Cities: Scientists Discover Rural Regions are More Dangerous

How safe are cities? They may be more benign than you once thought. Scientists have discovered that the risk of death from injuries is less on average in urban communities in comparison to suburban and rural counties across the U.S.

Jul 24, 2013 11:02 AM EDT

Inbreeding in Long Island's Winter Flounder: Loss of Genetic Diversity in Fish

Fish are a huge resource for coastal communities. Now, scientists have discovered something that fisheries have failed to take into account in the past and may affect the number of fish available in the future--inbreeding in winter flounder in Long Island bays.

Jul 24, 2013 09:43 AM EDT

FDA Issues Warning Letters Against 15 Companies Selling Illegal Diabetes Products

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is taking strict measures to stop illegal sales of products that claim to treat, cure and prevent diabetes.

Jul 24, 2013 09:38 AM EDT

Cold Caps May Arrest Hair Loss During Chemotherapy Treatment

Cold cap that are already in use in Canada and Europe numb a cancer patient's scalp during the painful chemo process and prevent the chemo drugs from reaching the scalp and damaging hair follicles by reducing blood flow.

Jul 24, 2013 08:20 AM EDT

Japanese Advertisers Turn Women into Walking Billboards by Painting ads on Thigh [VIDEO]

An advertising agency has come up with a unique and fascinating way to promote their brand. They have decided to work on a walking billboard. You heard it right, the agency rents Japanese girls' things for advertising.

Jul 24, 2013 04:46 AM EDT

Red Wine Blocks Cardiovascular Benefits of Exercise in Older Men

A latest study highlights a shocking drawback of the antioxidant 'resveratrol', that is found in grape-based products like the red wine. It states that the natural antioxidant may block the benefits of cardiovascular training in older men.

Jul 23, 2013 03:59 PM EDT