Kathleen Lees : Science World Report

Sep 04, 2013 11:47 AM EDT

Over Half of Residents in China are Prediabetic

Statistics show that the percentage of adults in China who now have diabetes are even higher than those in the United States as of 2010. In fact, a recent report shows that approximately 12 percent are now suffering from the disease which researchers believe can largely be due to economic prosperity...

Sep 04, 2013 10:52 AM EDT

Sleep Helps Repair the Brain, Creates More Brain Cells

Getting adequate rest every night is an essential part of your everyday health. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, those experiencing sleep insufficiencies are more likely to suffer from chronic diseases including hypertension, diabetes, depression and obesity,cancer, ...

Sep 03, 2013 05:41 PM EDT

Study Shows Racial Disparities in Nursing Home Care

A recent study shows that poor and aging black Americans may have less luck than other races when it comes to care in the nursing home.

Sep 03, 2013 05:19 PM EDT

Antibody can Isolate Stem Cells from Umbilical Cord Blood

A recent study shows that a new recombinant antibody may be able to detect and isolate mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) via a nonembryonic source of stem cells with promising applications in tissue engineering, blood stem cell transplantation and treatments for immune-mediated disorders.

Sep 03, 2013 04:30 PM EDT

The Origins of Tuberculosis: Now Predicted from Humans, 70,000 Years Ago

Scientists now believe that the origins of tuberculosis, a potentially serious infectious disease that mainly affects the lungs, can be tracked down to even before the Neolithic period. According to researchers, findings suggest that it first began to domesticate livestock and build urban centers wh...

Sep 03, 2013 04:09 PM EDT

Scientists Discover New Seizure Disorder Drug with the Help of Zebrafish

Researchers may have come across a new drug to treat epilepsy thanks to the help of the zebrafish. More specifically, this type of fish may be carrying a specific mutation that researchers found could help treat Drave syndrome (DS), a severe form of pediatric seizure disorder that results in drug-re...

Sep 03, 2013 01:12 PM EDT

Drug-Based Treatment for Acute Pancreatitis, Commonly Alcohol-Related

Scientists are working on the first drug-based treatment for acute pancreatitis, a disease that is often alcohol-related and for which there is no common treatment.

Sep 03, 2013 12:09 PM EDT

Five New Species of Bats Discovered in West Africa

Five new species of bats have been discovered in West Africa according to an international team of scientists and biologists from the University of York.

Sep 03, 2013 11:08 AM EDT

Insomniacs have Problems Using their Dorsolateral Prefrontal Cortex, Working Memory Wasted

Insomnia can create persistent health troubles for those who do not receive adequate rest. A sleep disorder that's commonly characterized by difficulty falling and/or staying asleep, those with the problem often struggle to pay attention during the day and find coping with regular activities difficu...

Sep 03, 2013 10:40 AM EDT

Could Some Mammals be a Host to 320,000 Unknown Viruses?

A recent study shows that many viruses could be circulating in mammals.

Sep 02, 2013 10:46 PM EDT

Listening to your Favorite Tunes Helps Improve Endothelial Function in CAD

Turning on your favorite tunes can help improve your health, according to a recent study. In fact, researchers note that it can specifically make a positive mark on your heart health.

Sep 02, 2013 10:28 PM EDT