Thomas Carannante : Science World Report

Apr 16, 2014 02:11 PM EDT

Cancer Risk Behaviors are Higher in Masculine Boys and Feminine Girls

A new study shows that gender expression could play a big role in terms of whether boys and girls engage in cancer risk behaviors. The Harvard School of Public Health had their study published today in the Journal of Adolescent Health.

Apr 16, 2014 01:17 PM EDT

Body Mass Index (BMI) is a Significant Risk Factor for Breast Cancer, Not Body Shape

Abdominal obesity is linked to numerous conditions, such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and forms of cancer. A new study suggests that one’s body shape as a result of obesity does not necessarily pose a higher risk for breast cancer.

Apr 16, 2014 12:40 PM EDT

Herb Supplements Are an Important Complementary Form of Medicine in the United States

Per a report that will be published today by the National Health Care Surveys (NHCS), nearly 18% of Americans took herbal supplements in 2012, making them the most common form of complementary medicine in the U.S. besides vitamins.

Apr 16, 2014 11:39 AM EDT

Droughts in West and Arctic Winters in the East: A 4000-Year Weather Pattern Explained

This past winter, the West (particularly California) experienced droughts and the East faced extreme and fluctuating winter weather. Researchers from across the world found interesting information about the jet stream pattern that causes this.

Apr 16, 2014 08:29 AM EDT

NASA Cassini Spacecraft Spots New Moon on Edge of Saturn’s Rings

Just a few weeks ago, NASA's Cassini spacecraft, which has been circling Saturn since 2004, discovered the first-ever asteroid-like object with rings.

Apr 15, 2014 07:47 PM EDT

Free New York City Condoms End Up For Sale in Dominican Republic Drug Stores

In 2007 the New York City Health Department was the first to release an official branded condom. The NYC Condom was distributed throughout the five boroughs for free in order to prevent sexually transmitted infections.

Apr 15, 2014 04:01 PM EDT

IMS Health: Prescription Drug Spending Increased in the United States Last Year

In 2013 Americans spent $329.2 billion on prescription drugs, which was a 3.2% increase from the year before. The IMS Institute for Healthcare Informatics released their study today, also documenting the rise in spending for healthcare overall.

Apr 15, 2014 02:40 PM EDT

Mumps Outbreak in Ohio Nearly Doubles: Officials Urge Residents to Get MMR Vaccine

What began as a few cases of the mumps on the Ohio State University campus has worsened over the past month and a half. The virus has spread to surrounding counties and now Columbus Public Health has documented a total of 212 cases.

Apr 15, 2014 01:42 PM EDT

High Prevalence of Autism Could Benefit Patients in the Workforce

Based on data taken from 2010, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a report last month that found 1 in every 68 children have autism spectrum disorder. There are a few positives to this alarming discovery.

Apr 15, 2014 12:52 PM EDT

Ebola Virus Outbreak in West Africa Slowing, But Still Ongoing

Medical staff from the World Health Organization as well as Doctors Without Borders flocked to Guinea following an unabated Ebola Virus outbreak that began in February. The virus has slowed, but diagnoses and deaths are still occurring.

Apr 15, 2014 11:06 AM EDT

Jenny McCarthy Explains “Anti-Vaccine” Stance Despite Past Concerns About Autism Links

After fielding criticisms left and right over the past few months, Jenny McCarthy penned an op-ed in the Chicago Sun-Times where she said she is not “anti-vaccine” despite being vocal in the past about vaccines link to autism spectrum disorder.

Apr 15, 2014 10:45 AM EDT

New York and United States Government Finalize $8 Billion Medicaid Agreement

Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the 2014-2015 New York state budget last Monday night, which featured a tax cut for state residents. A week later, Cuomo and legislators finalized an $8 billion Medicaid agreement with the federal government.