Staff Reporter : Science World Report

May 14, 2013 07:30 AM EDT

High Salt Levels in Processed and Fast Food Remain Unchanged: Study

A latest study published in JAMA Internal Medicine states that despite calls by several medical experts to reduce the intake of sodium, it is seen that the dangerously high levels of salt in processed and fast food remains unchanged.

May 14, 2013 05:04 AM EDT

Reseacher Analyzes Oldest Fossil Hominin Ear Bones Ever Recovered

In a recent finding, an anthropologist from Binghamton University has analyzed the tiny ear bones, the malleus, incus and stapes from two different species of early human ancestors from South Africa. This new study sheds light on the earliest known existence of humans.

May 13, 2013 08:51 AM EDT

Study Links Higher Estrogen Levels to Sudden Cardiac Death

A recent finding links higher levels of a sex hormone known as estrogen with an increased risk of sudden cardiac death (SCD)

May 13, 2013 08:32 AM EDT

Breo Ellipta Gets FDA Nod to Treat Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Breo Ellipta gets a nod from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for to treat those with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) that is the third leading cause of death in the U.S. , including chronic bronchitis/ emphysema.

May 13, 2013 07:21 AM EDT

Beware of Juice Products by Juices Incorporated, FDA Warns

The U.S Food and Drug Administration has sent out a warning to the consumers strictly warning them to avoid consuming any juice product or beverages from Juices Incorporated (also known as Juice International and Juices Enterprises) of Brooklyn, N.Y

May 13, 2013 05:45 AM EDT

Second Meteorite Hits Connecticut House Within a Month

It looks like Connecticut towns are a new target for space rocks, with a second meteorite hitting a Connecticut house in less than a month last Wednesday, in the city of Waterbury. The place is just two miles away from Walcott, where the April collision took place.

May 10, 2013 09:47 AM EDT

High Level of Sexual Harassment in Men Linked to Purging: Study

A study from the Michigan State University reveals that men who experience high levels of sexual harassment are more likely to induce vomiting and consume laxatives and diuretics to control their weight, when compared to women

May 10, 2013 08:16 AM EDT

Many Women Modifying Menstruation Cycles: UO study

A large number of women 18 and older prefer to delay or miss out their monthly menstruation by missing out on the instructions of birth control pills and other hormonal contraceptives, according to the study published in the journal Contraception.

May 10, 2013 06:25 AM EDT

Pain can be Contagious: Study

Researchers from Monash University looked into a phenomenon known as somatic contagion, which is present in one in three people, who could feel pain by watching others experience pain.

May 09, 2013 04:28 PM EDT

Three Glasses of Champagne a Week Improves Memory Loss

Scientists at the University of Reading have popped the cork to check if champagne offers any health benefits. The study results may give you a good excuse to gulp down three glasses of bubbly a week.

May 09, 2013 04:03 PM EDT

Whole Walnuts and Their Extracted Oil Reduces Risk of Cardiovascular Disease

A study conducted by researchers of Penn State, Tufts University and University of Pennsylvania suggests that consuming whole walnuts or their extracted oil lowers the risk of cardiovascular diseases.

May 09, 2013 08:42 AM EDT

Cannibal Tadpole Sheds Light on Evolution and Development of Digestive Organs

Latest research from North Carolina State University suggests that a carnivorous, cannibalistic tadpole could provide clues in tracing the evolution and development of digestive organs, according to a news release.