Nupur Jha : Science World Report

Oct 29, 2013 11:05 AM EDT

Binge Eating, the New Eating Disorder

Researchers define binge-eating as a new type of disorder, which impacts really self-critical and depressed people. Majority of physicians and doctors are unaware about this disorder.

Oct 29, 2013 08:03 AM EDT

NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope Spots 3 Planetary Nebulae

NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope captured images of three planetary nebulae, which are emitted ionized gases, plasma and dust from dying stars.

Oct 28, 2013 11:07 AM EDT

Greenhouse Gases Blamed for Higher Arctic Temperatures in the Last Century

A recently conducted study claims that the average Eastern Canadian Arctic temperatures have been higher in the past 1 century than in the last 120,000 years.

Oct 28, 2013 10:58 AM EDT

Breast Cancer Drug Herceptin Triggers Heart Ailments in Older Women

Herceptin (trastuzumab), a breast cancer drug which was approved by the FDA in the year 1998, is found to amplify the risk of heart diseases in elderly women.

Oct 28, 2013 06:26 AM EDT

Colored Halloween Eye Lenses Can Be Harmful, FDA warns

Decorative eye lenses for Halloween can be very hazardous for your eyes, the FDA warns and recommends people to purchase them after getting prescriptions from eye care professionals.

Oct 26, 2013 11:03 AM EDT

71-Year-old Alzheimer's Patient Convicted of Killing her Husband in 1985

Carolyn Krizan-Wilson, 71, from Houston is diagnosed with Alzheimer's and dementia, was convicted for killing her husband Roy McCaleb 28 years back, in 1985. She finally got sentenced to 6 months imprisonment.

Oct 26, 2013 09:28 AM EDT

Antarctic Ozone Hole is Comparatively Smaller this Year

NASA's satellite data found that the ozone hole, which forms in the stratosphere over Antarctica every year is comparatively smaller this year.

Oct 26, 2013 09:18 AM EDT

NASA's Cassini Unveils Images of Saturn and its Moon Titan's Methane Lakes

NASA's Cassini spacecraft reveals some new images of Saturn's largest moon, Titan, unveiling the presence of liquid methane ethane lakes on it. The spacecraft also captured some latest images of Saturn and its rings from the top.

Oct 25, 2013 11:04 AM EDT

Exercise During Pregnancy May Improve Offspring's Vascular Health

A research found that exercising moderately during pregnancy could be very beneficial for the vascular health of the offspring. It would help the offspring in cutting the risks of heart attacks and strokes in its adulthood.

Oct 25, 2013 10:55 AM EDT

Brain Injuries in Children Double the likelihood of Depression

Researchers have found that children who suffered from brain injury or concussion have double impact of depression, compared to their companions.

Oct 25, 2013 08:32 AM EDT

Nicotine Is Not the Sole Addiction Causing Agent in Cigarettes

Recent findings suggest that nicotine is not the sole-addictive component in cigarette, some non-nicotinic components are also likely to trigger addiction.

Oct 24, 2013 10:30 AM EDT