Thomas Carannante : Science World Report

Apr 14, 2014 02:34 PM EDT

Why Are More Doctors Prescribing Opioid Painkillers to Pregnant Women?

Despite the widespread opioid addiction and misuse across the United States, more doctors are prescribing pregnant women the prescription painkillers even without knowing risk factors for the developing fetus.

Apr 14, 2014 01:44 PM EDT

NASA to Build OSIRIS-REx Spacecraft that will Visit Asteroid in 2018

We typically hear about asteroids in a destructive fashion: those that collide with each other in space and create explosions. Yet NASA could soon make history with an upcoming asteroid project.

Apr 14, 2014 01:09 PM EDT

Mars, Before the 'Blood Moon' Lunar Eclipse Tonight, is at its Closest to Earth

On early Tuesday morning/Monday night at around 1 a.m. EST, a total lunar eclipse is scheduled to take place that will be visible for much of the United States. Mars is expected to make its closest approach to the Earth in six years prior to the eclipse.

Apr 14, 2014 11:43 AM EDT

SpaceX Launches NASA International Space Station Resupply Mission Today!

After two delays spanning almost a month, SpaceX will execute the third resupply mission to the International Space Station today at 4:58 p.m. The Falcon 9 rocket will carry 5,000 lbs. of (very interesting) cargo inside the Dragon spacecraft.

Apr 14, 2014 10:44 AM EDT

FDA Regulations Coming Soon for E-Cigarettes? Health Issues Remain a Concern

Despite warnings over the effectiveness of e-cigarettes to combat tobacco addiction as well as the countless poisonings caused by the nicotine concentrated “e-juice,” the FDA still has yet to issue regulations for the new questionable product.

Apr 14, 2014 09:57 AM EDT

Not So Fast, Rookie Runners! Health Experts Suggest Taking New Routine Slowly

In temperate areas, especially the Northeast, the warm weather is finally resurfacing and many are eager to get out to enjoy it. As a result, newly motivated novice runners are being urged by health experts to take it slow in the beginning to avoid injuries.

Apr 11, 2014 11:09 AM EDT

U.S. Health Secretary Resigning Today After Five-Year Term

It’s been a long five years for United States Health Secretary Kathleen Sebelius. During her time working for the Obama Administration, she was an instrumental figure for enacting Obamacare among other health and medical related achievements.

Apr 11, 2014 10:16 AM EDT

United Nations Report: Countries Most Susceptible to Climate Change Look to Make Changes Now

The countries and cities who are at the front lines of climate change are looking to adapt in the immediate future, and the United Nations believe that those at risk hold the answers for others, especially developing countries across the world.

Apr 10, 2014 10:45 AM EDT

Some Ebola Virus Patients in Western Africa Are Recovering

After nearly two months of panic and a mob attack on a medical facility in Guinea, some patients who were infected with the Ebola virus are recovering, which could restore hope that the spread of the deadly disease is beginning to wane.

Apr 10, 2014 09:58 AM EDT

NASA Curiosity Rover Snaps Strange Picture on Mars, Spurs Extraterrestrial Speculation

The Mars Curiosity Rover photographed some interesting pictures on April 2 and 3 that have many believers of extraterrestrial life talking. The picture in question featured a bright light shining from Mars surface in the distance.

Apr 09, 2014 12:21 PM EDT

WHO Seeks to Lower the Price of New Hepatitis C Drug, Sovaldi

Gilead Sciences’ new hepatitis C drug, Sovaldi, will cost $84,000 for a 12-week treatment plan, rounding out to $1,000 a day. Bound to cause a whirlwind among investors and the healthcare world, the World Health Organization has stepped in.

Apr 09, 2014 10:29 AM EDT

Men With Eating Disorders Overlooked Because They're More Common in Women

Women are constantly in the spotlight when it comes to body image issues and eating disorders. Yet men also suffer from the same difficulties; however, they're often overlooked since it's less common for them.