Human : Science World Report

Mar 01, 2013 07:39 AM EST

Babies Born to Obese Mothers at Higher Risk of Heart Disease

According to the study conducted by University of Sydney, babies born to mothers who are overweight or obese had a thickened lining in aorta, this a common sign of heart disease.

Mar 01, 2013 05:45 AM EST

Morning Sickness Drug Zorfan Safe for Fetus

Popular anti-nausea drug ondansetron (brand name Zofran) does not cause any birth defects or risk to the growing fetus.

Feb 28, 2013 11:36 PM EST

Having Too Many Sons May Shorten Mothers Lives Compared to Daughters: Study

A new Finnish study say that women who have numerous boys don't live as long after the last birth of their son, compared to women who have many daughters.

Feb 28, 2013 05:42 PM EST

Agressive Hyper-Masculinity Advertisements Negatively Impact Target Group And Others

Does advertising influence society, or is it merely a reflection of society’s pre-existing norms? Where male attitudes are concerned, a new study implicates magazine advertisements specifically aimed at men as helping to reinforce a certain set of views on masculinity termed “hyper-masculinity.�...

Feb 28, 2013 08:01 AM EST

Victim of Lye Attack Carmen Blandin gets Face Transplant

Carmen Blandin Tarleton never dreamt that her life would take an ugly twist and leave her scarred for the rest of her days.

Feb 28, 2013 07:12 AM EST

114-Year-Old Japanese Named World's Oldest Woman

A 114-year-old Japanese woman 'Misao Okawa' has been officially named as the world's oldest female by the Guinness World Records on Wednesday.

Feb 28, 2013 02:52 AM EST

Having Sons Reduce Lifespan of Mothers: Study

Giving birth to sons reduces the lifespan of mothers. According to a study conducted by researchers at the University of Turku, Finland, the risk of death increases by 7 percent per year for each son a woman gave birth to.

Feb 27, 2013 12:04 PM EST

Cleopatra's Sister: Bones Found Could Solve Murder Mystery (VIDEO)

Archaeologists certainly have an interesting job. They get to dig up bones of royals of the past-and that is certainly that case for a Viennese archaeologist who lectured in North Carolina this week. Their claim? To have identified none other than the bones of Cleopatra's murdered sister or half-sis...

Feb 27, 2013 10:04 AM EST

Go to Sleep! A Good Night's Rest Helps Learning in Children, According to a New Study

Ever wish you could learn while sleeping? Apparently you can. Sleep actually reinforces learning in children and turns subconsciously learned material into active knowledge, according to a new study.

Feb 27, 2013 12:17 PM EST

Married Heterosexual Couples Healthier than Gay Couples

A study that appears in the journal of Health and Social Behavior states that same-sex couples that live together have worse health when compared to married heterosexual couples.

Feb 27, 2013 03:22 AM EST

Obesity, Lack of Physical Exercise Increase Risk for Colorectal Cancer

A latest study done by researchers at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute has shown an alarming association between increasing body mass index and higher risk for colorectal cancer.

Feb 26, 2013 10:42 AM EST