Thomas Carannante : Science World Report

Apr 01, 2014 11:46 AM EDT

How to Cheat Death: Eat Seven Servings of Fruits and Vegetables Daily

Heart disease and cancer are the two leading causes of death in the United States, but two extra servings of fruits and vegetables can help you avoid these diseases. Seven servings of fruits and veggies a day can reduce the risk of any cause of death.

Apr 01, 2014 10:38 AM EDT

Japan Laboratory Discovers Stem Cell Scientist Faked Data to Arrive at Results

The Riken Center for Development in Japan found that biology researcher Haruko Obokata, the famed 30-year-old Japanese female, fabricated data in her groundbreaking stem cell study and has created an uproar in the scientific community.

Mar 31, 2014 03:12 PM EDT

Statins Reduce Cholesterol and Improve Men's Sex Life

Thanks to Rutgers University, those with cholesterol issues who are prescribed statins might be inadvertently improving their sex lives. And those with both cholesterol issues and bedroom issues might only need statins to solve their problems.

Mar 31, 2014 12:54 PM EDT

Football Hall of Famer Jim Kelly Set to Undergo Chemotherapy for Cancer Recurrence

Former Buffalo Bills quarterback Jim Kelly has experienced a relapse of oral cancer that he had removed last June. Today, he begins a rigorous regimen of chemotherapy to fight the aggressive cancer.

Mar 31, 2014 11:44 AM EDT

Vitamin A May be an Effective Treatment for Pre-Cancerous Breast Cells

New research has shown that pre-cancerous breast cells treated with vitamin A revert to non-cancerous cells.

Mar 31, 2014 11:35 AM EDT

Obesity Surgery Can Help Patients With Type-2 Diabetes: Medication Reduction for Diabetes

Researchers at the Cleveland Clinic conducted a study that found two different types of bariatric surgery are proven to be effective for patients with type-2 diabetes. They presented their findings today at the American College of Cardiology conference.

Mar 31, 2014 11:21 AM EDT

Deadly Ebola Virus in Guinea Spreads: 78 Deaths as Senegal Closes Border

Still racing to contain the deadly Ebola virus that has killed 78 people, Guinea is worried that their capital city could witness an unprecedented effect of the disease. As a result, Senegal has closed its border to Guinea until further notice.

Mar 31, 2014 10:42 AM EDT

Novartis New Heart Failure Drug Shows Promising Results in Trial Study

Last week two FDA panels unanimously voted against the approval of a new Novartis heart failure drug called serelaxin. Today, Novartis has ended a late-stage clinical trial of another heart failure drug called LCZ696 because of its strong results.

Mar 31, 2014 10:29 AM EDT

UN Declares Japan Must Cease Whale Hunting Program in Southern Ocean

The International Court of Justice ruled today that Japan must issue a temporary moratorium on its Antarctic whaling program, which captures about 1,000 whales each year, because it is believed that their purpose is not for scientific reasons.

Mar 29, 2014 01:21 PM EDT

Lost Sleep from Daylight Savings Time May Increase Heart Attacks, Research Suggests

Despite gaining an extra daylight after pushing the clocks forward, some people may cease to see any daylight, as researchers have found that the Monday after daylight savings time is associated with a 25% higher risk of a heart attack.

Mar 29, 2014 01:21 PM EDT

Microgravity Affects Astronauts’ Heart Health During Space Travel

Today at the American College of Cardiology’s 63rd Annual Scientific Session a study will be presented about the heart health of astronauts who have been exposed to long periods of microgravity in space.

Mar 29, 2014 01:20 PM EDT

Rare Alaskan Wolf to be Protected by Endangered Species Act

The Alexander Archipelago wolf located in southeast Alaska’s Tongass National Forest may soon receive protection from the U.S. Endangered Species Act. Populations of this wolf subspecies are in a serious decline in recent years.