Thomas Carannante : Science World Report

Apr 02, 2014 10:40 PM EDT

Infants' Circumcision Rates Declining in United States

Whether a male is circumcised or not is typically based on cultural and educational factors, which could be changing in the United States. The circumcision rate has declined from 83% in the 1960s to 77% in 2010.

Apr 02, 2014 01:07 PM EDT

New FDA-Approved Pill Could Replace Seasonal Allergy Shots

The Food and Drug Administration approved the first sublingual (under the tongue) allergen extract aimed to treat grass pollen allergies earlier today. The allergen, Oralair, could potentially help 30 million people in the U.S. and 500 million worldwide.

Apr 02, 2014 12:35 PM EDT

Donors Give Millions to Fight Neglected Tropical Diseases in Africa and Other Poor Countries

One in six people throughout the world are threatened by ten parasitic and bacterial infections that are relatively neglected in the medical world. Now, donors such as Bill Gates and the World Bank are investing $240 million to help fight these diseases in low-income countries.

Apr 02, 2014 11:53 AM EDT

7th Annual World Autism Awareness Day Celebrated by UN

Today is World Autism Awareness Day. Through the adoption of Resolution 62/139, the United Nations created the internationally recognized day back on December 18, 2007 and announced that it would take place every year, beginning on April 2, 2008.

Apr 02, 2014 10:35 AM EDT

London Issues Health Warning as Air Pollution from Saharan Sand Hits England

First it was Beijing issuing health warnings because of their high levels of air pollution. Then came Paris a few weeks ago. Now, London has issued a public health warning because strong winds and dust storms have brought Saharan sands into England.

Apr 02, 2014 10:04 AM EDT

Malaysia Airlines Flight 370: Ocean Trash Makes it Difficult to Find Plane

Malaysia Flight 370 disappeared on March 8 and officials are still searching for evidence of where it could have crashed. Thus far, the search efforts have found nothing but garbage and pollution in the Indian and Pacific Oceans.

Apr 02, 2014 09:50 AM EDT

Conservation Groups Use $35 Million to Protect Delaware River Basin Environment

The Delaware River watershed drains an area of 14,119 square miles in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York. Yesterday, the William Penn Foundation launched a $35 million initiative to protect the watershed’s sources.

Apr 01, 2014 09:34 PM EDT

1.1 Million Americans Care for Wounded Soldiers: 40% at Risk for Depression

Since the September 11 attacks, a new study revealed that over 1.1 million Americans are caring for injured or disabled military veterans. Many of these caregivers experience intense hardship in their efforts.

Apr 01, 2014 03:47 PM EDT

Increased Risk of Bullying for Children: Schools Need Better Preventive Measures

Jaana Juvonen and Sandra Graham of the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) have conducted the most extensive research on the subject of bullying in K-12 schools. Their findings, while informative, are very disheartening.

Apr 01, 2014 02:43 PM EDT

Hepatitis C Drug Could Reach $5 Billion in Sales in United States Alone

Gilead Sciences’ hepatitis C drug costs patients $1,000 a day. The drug, Sovaldi, was recently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and could amass the highest sales number for any first-year drug.

Apr 01, 2014 01:33 PM EDT

FDA Approves "da Vinci Surgical System" for Minimally Invasive Surgeries

Intuitive Surgical, Inc., the global leader in robotic-assisted minimally invasive surgery, has developed their new “da Vinci® Xi™ Surgical System,” which was cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration today.

Apr 01, 2014 01:04 PM EDT

United States Sends Team to Battle Ebola Virus Outbreak in Western Africa

Out of the 122 documented cases thus far, approximately 80 people have died in Guinea as a result of the Ebola Virus. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is sending a team of five experts to fight the outbreak in Western Africa.