Thomas Carannante : Science World Report

Apr 25, 2014 09:58 AM EDT

FDA Might Ban Shock Therapy Following Complaints from Rotenberg Students

The use of "electrical stimulation devices" for manipulating aggressive or self-injurious behavior might be used no longer if the U.S. Food and Drug Administration continue to investigate its pros and cons.

Apr 24, 2014 07:04 PM EDT

New Cases of MERS Virus Found in Saudi Arabian Cities: 285 Documented

The Saudi Arabian Health Ministry reported new cases of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome in the country’s capital of Riyadh as well as the cities of Jiddah, Mecca, and Medina, resulting in four deaths in the past few days.

Apr 24, 2014 06:59 PM EDT

Vaccines Eradicate Diseases and Save Hundreds of Thousands of Lives, CDC Says

The Vaccines for Children program was established in 1993 and aimed to ensure that children would not get sick from preventable diseases. Since 1994, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that vaccines saved over 732,000 lives.

Apr 24, 2014 06:58 PM EDT

CDC Reports Most Measles Outbreaks Across the United States Since 1996

There have been measles outbreaks in a number of states dating back to January 1. Now, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have totaled 13 outbreaks and 129 cases of the viral respiratory disease.

Apr 24, 2014 02:18 PM EDT

Oldest Fossils for Ancient Flying Reptiles Discovered in Northwestern China

Pterosaurs are ancient, flying reptiles. Now, scientists recently uncovered the species’ oldest fossils.

Apr 24, 2014 01:30 PM EDT

Japan's Soccer Playing (and Human Helping) Robot Meets President Obama

Today in Japan, President Obama got a firsthand look at Honda's Advanced Step in Innovative Mobility (ASIMO) robot. The 14-year-old robot has incredible mobility and was designed to provide help to people who are in of need assistance daily.

Apr 24, 2014 12:24 PM EDT

FDA Proposes Regulations for E-Cigarettes Following the Actions of State Governments

After inaction and indecision since for years, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration will finally propose their regulations for electronic cigarettes following multiple requests from various states’ attorneys general in regards to the product’s harmful effects.

Apr 24, 2014 10:24 AM EDT

Intended for Future Mars Missions, NASA LDSD Spacecraft to Test Land in Hawaii

Although Congress is hoping for an immediate trip to Mars, they probably won’t get it. But NASA is doing all they can to prepare for the upcoming deep-space trips by first testing the new LDSD spacecraft, which is expected to land heavy loads on Mars.

Apr 23, 2014 07:45 PM EDT

Jenny Craig Diet Plan Proves Most Effective for Type 2 Diabetes Patients

Type 2 diabetes develops as a result of older age, obesity, and physical inactivity and has tripled since the 1990s. An estimated 79 million U.S. adults have prediabetes, according to data provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Apr 23, 2014 07:41 PM EDT

NASA Astronauts Aboard the International Space Station Make Urgent Computer Repair

The astronauts aboard the International Space Station finally received the 5,000 pounds of cargo they needed after the launch was delayed a month by SpaceX and NASA. Two astronauts conducted a spacewalk to repair a dead computer today.

Apr 23, 2014 07:38 PM EDT

HIV Discovered as the Cause of AIDS 30 Years Ago Today

On this date thirty years ago, Health and Human Services Secretary Margaret Heckler announced the discovery of HIV as the cause for the AIDS virus. Since then, the treatment of HIV/AIDS has revolutionized medicine worldwide.

Apr 23, 2014 02:40 PM EDT

Young Girl’s Rare Deadly Disease Helps Parents Raise Over $500,000 for Research

Eliza O’Neill is a four-year-old from South Carolina who was diagnosed with Sanfilippo syndrome, which is a rare, deadly disease that causes one to lose the ability to speak and walk. Most of those diagnosed don’t live far into their teens.