Benita Matilda : Science World Report

Apr 17, 2013 08:12 AM EDT

Study: Fish Oil Helps in Preventing Premature Birth

There are several health benefits of fish oil. The main benefit lies in the properties of Omega 3. A study conducted by researchers at the University of Adelaide states that premature births can be avoided by consuming fish oil supplements.

Apr 17, 2013 06:49 AM EDT

Vitamin A Curbs Spread of Prostate Cancer

Vitamin A turns particular genes within prostate cancer stem cells back on, thereby lowering the chances of the cancer to invade the tissues surrounding it. This retinoic acid is supplied in our diet by green vegetables, liver and carrots.

Apr 17, 2013 05:56 AM EDT

Light Drinking during Pregnancy not Linked to Behavioral Problems in Kids

A recent study states that light drinking during pregnancy does not cause any adverse behavioral or cognitive outcomes in childhood.

Apr 16, 2013 07:12 AM EDT

Western Style Diet Makes You Die Young: Study

Adhering to a western style diet lowers a person's chances of achieving older age in good health and with higher functionality.

Apr 16, 2013 07:02 AM EDT

Excess Intake of Vitamin E does not Cause Health Risk: Study

Experts from Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon State University suggest that excess levels of Vitamin E in one's diet or from supplements should not be a concern.

Apr 16, 2013 04:14 AM EDT

Boston Marathon Bombing Victims Suffer Shrapnel Injuries

Two Boston doctors Dr. Peter Fagenholz of Massachusetts General Hospital and Dr. Ron Walls, chief of emergency medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital, have stated that most of the injuries sustained by the victims are caused by 'small metal debris.'

Apr 16, 2013 03:17 AM EDT

Frog-like Robot Designed to Help in Keyhole Surgeries

Most of the robotic designs look to nature for inspiration. Similarly a group of researchers from the University of Leeds used tree frogs as a model to design tiny robots to crawl inside a patients' body during a keyhole surgery.

Apr 16, 2013 02:58 AM EDT

A Cup of Beetroot Juice a Day Lowers Blood Pressure

Drinking 8 ounces of beetroot juice daily reduced the blood pressure of 10mm Hg thereby improving the cardiovascular health. The initial findings don't suggest that including beetroot juice with your diet benefits your health.

Apr 13, 2013 08:01 AM EDT

More Guilemots Covered with Sticky Substance Rescued

Two months ago, nearly 100 guillemots were discovered, covered with an unidentified sticky substance along the Dorset/Devon coast. They were rescued by RSPCA, and the rescue operation continues as more and more guillemots are being blown onto beaches in the South West covered with the same kind of s...

Apr 13, 2013 07:44 AM EDT

Man Bitten to Death by Beaver in Belarus

A fisherman in Belarus was bitten to death by a beaver while on a fishing trip with two of his friends. When the 60-year-old man stepped forward to take a quick picture of the rodent, it jumped on him and pierced its sharp teeth into his thigh. The bite severed the main artery, leaving the man to bl...

Apr 13, 2013 04:00 AM EDT

First H7N9 Bird Flu Case Reported in Beijing

The latest strain of bird flu virus H7N9 in China that has already killed 14 people is now making its way to the capital as a 7 year old girl from Beijing becomes the first case of H7N9.

Apr 13, 2013 03:43 AM EDT