Thomas Carannante : Science World Report

Mar 29, 2014 01:01 PM EDT

Astronomers and Their Seven Telescopes Spot First-Ever Asteroid with Rings

Chariklo is an asteroid-like object located between Saturn and Uranus. It only measures 154 miles across, which makes it a relatively insignificant part of outer space. However, it does possess one unique characteristic.

Mar 29, 2014 12:58 PM EDT

Pet Cats Spread Tuberculosis to Their Owners, England Public Health Officials Say

A total of nine cats in Berkshire and Hampshire were found to be infected with tuberculosis, and two human cases were linked to those cats. Although the cat-to-human transmission is very unlikely, it is still possible by breathing in or ingesting bacteria shed by the animal.

Mar 28, 2014 04:40 PM EDT

Africa Still Dealing with Deadly Ebola Virus Spread in Guinea Region

Beginning on February 9, cases of haemorrhagic fever were reported in the Guinea region of Africa. Since then, the death toll has reached 66 and the virus is threatening the country’s capital, and spreading to nearby Sierra Leone and Liberia.

Mar 28, 2014 04:06 PM EDT

American Singles Have a Higher Risk of Heart Disease and Obesity

It seems as if cardiovascular disease is ubiquitous in all aspects of life: diet, physical health, mental health, and now--relationships. A new study has shown that married couples have healthier hearts than singles, widows/widowers, and divorcees.

Mar 28, 2014 09:54 AM EDT

High Cholesterol Levels Discovered in One Third of Preteens

Pediatricians might have just signed up for some extra work in the coming years. A recent comprehensive study that analyzed over 13,000 children found that many preteens possess high cholesterol levels.

Mar 28, 2014 09:10 AM EDT

Flu Vaccine Decreases Risk of Hospitalization for Children and Teens

Flu vaccinations aren’t necessarily needed by everyone, but a new report from the CDC shows that children who got vaccinated were less likely to be hospitalized.

Mar 28, 2014 08:18 AM EDT

WHO Reports Polio is Gone From Southeast Asia

After reporting bad news about air pollution deaths yesterday, the World Health Organization followed up the bad news with some good. The organization reported polio is eradicated from Southeast Asia on Thursday.

Mar 27, 2014 09:18 PM EDT

Opioid Addiction and Overdose Concerns Health Officials in Massachusetts

Over the past few years, the New England area has seen a rise in drug addictions and hospital visits related to drug misuse or overdose. Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick declared a public health emergency today to curb the issue in his state.

Mar 27, 2014 09:15 PM EDT

FDA Unanimously Declines Novartis Heart Failure Drug Today

Due to “insufficient evidence” that Novartis AG’s heart failure drug, serelaxin, will benefit patients, a United States Food and Drug Administration panel has unanimously voted against it. A final decision will be made on the drug by May 17.

Mar 27, 2014 08:59 PM EDT

NJIT Professor Predicts Major League Baseball Wins with Math Equation

New Jersey Institute of Technology associate professor Bruce Bukiet has unveiled his annual Major League Baseball projections for the 2014 season that starts this Sunday.

Mar 27, 2014 08:53 PM EDT

2018 European Mars Rover Prototype Revealed in UK Today

The ExoMars robot will be assembled today in the UK. The UK Airbus Defence and Space will then test the robot on an indoor terrain that resembles Mars.

Mar 27, 2014 03:38 PM EDT

Autism Rates in Children Increased 30 Percent Since 2012: 1 in 68 Kids

The latest data from the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that one in every 68 children has autism, which is up from every one in 88 children back in 2012. The new statistics were released today.