Thomas Carannante : Science World Report

Apr 23, 2014 12:56 PM EDT

FDA Rejects New Painkiller That Contains Opioids, Morphine and Oxycodone

Perhaps due to the current backlash over prescription painkillers in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine, New York, and Ohio, the Food and Drug Administration finally took a hint and rejected a new painkiller that was up for approval.

Apr 23, 2014 12:06 PM EDT

Ebola Virus Outbreak Continues in West Africa: Death Toll Over 140

Once thought to be slowing down, the Ebola Virus outbreak is still ongoing, totaling 242 cases and over 140 deaths in the West African countries of Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone. Mali has also reported suspected cases of the virus.

Apr 23, 2014 10:31 AM EDT

Declining Population of Young Lobsters in Maine Blamed on Changes in the Environment

After three years of record numbers for lobster hauls off of the coast of Maine, scientists are reporting that the population of young lobster has declined over 50% of their 2007 levels, which could significantly affect the market.

Apr 23, 2014 09:36 AM EDT

Scientists Manipulate Fat Metabolism in Animals to Prevent Main Cause of Heart Attacks

Scientists at Johns Hopkins University discovered a molecular inhibitor in lab mice and rabbits that could provide a new target for developing drugs to prevent atherosclerosis (the main cause of heart attacks) in humans.

Apr 22, 2014 06:16 PM EDT

Should Birth Control be Covered Under All Health Plans? Americans Say 'Yes'

The Supreme Court plans to issue a ruling in June on the Affordable Care Act’s requirement for employers to guarantee birth control and emergency contraceptives in employee health plans. Many Americans support that notion.

Apr 22, 2014 06:15 PM EDT

Fear of MERS Virus Outbreak in the Middle East Begins in Saudi Arabia

Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) was first reported in Saudi Arabia in 2012 and has been documented in six countries in or near the Arabian Peninsula. 50 cases were reported in Saudi Arabia in the last week and seven of them were fatal.

Apr 22, 2014 06:12 PM EDT

NASA Asteroid Mission Will Serve as Precursor for Future Deep Space Endeavors

NASA recently announced they would be conducting a mission to visit a nearby asteroid to collect samples from its surface by 2018. Some politicians in Congress want NASA to bypass this mission and go directly to Mars or visit the moon.

Apr 22, 2014 12:53 PM EDT

FDA Proposes New Program for Approval of Medical Devices

On Tuesday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration proposed their new program, Expedited Access Premarket Approval Application for Unmet Medical Needs for Life Threatening or Irreversibly Debilitating Diseases or Conditions, to help those in need.

Apr 22, 2014 11:50 AM EDT

It's National Infertility Awareness Week: States Graded on Fertility Service Access

Infertility can mean three things for a woman: the inability to become pregnant; the inability to maintain a pregnancy; and the inability to carry a pregnancy to a live birth. National Infertility Awareness Week plans to inform more people about this.

Apr 22, 2014 10:45 AM EDT

Happy Earth Day! Countries Celebrate Throughout the World with Focus on Energy

Every year, on top of daily news, experts and public figures unite to provide the world with an “environmental wake-up call.” Earth Day provides an opportunity to educate those who are unaware in order to make the world cleaner and more sustainable.

Apr 21, 2014 08:03 PM EDT

An Important Advantage for Health Education: Deaths of Public Figures

Death is an inevitable aspect of life. However, it’s a big contributor to science and medicine, as shown in a recent Indiana University study that found the deaths of public figures help make more people aware and knowledgeable of specific diseases.

Apr 21, 2014 08:03 PM EDT

New Research Suggests Scare Tactics of Strict Teachers Affect the Psychology of Students

For colleges and universities throughout the United States, finals week is taking place within the next month. A very stressful week for many could be worsened if teachers and professors reiterate consequences of poor performance.