Thomas Carannante : Science World Report

Mar 08, 2014 01:49 PM EST

'Blackfish' Documentary About Whales at SeaWorld is Spurring Changes in California

‘Blackfish’ is a documentary from 2013 directed by Gabriela Cowperthwaite that focuses on Seaworld’s famous killer whale Tilikum and the emotional effects these intelligence species experience while in captivity.

Mar 08, 2014 08:01 AM EST

The 10,000 Steps-A-Day Challenge: History and Truth of the Exercise Routine

For years, and still to this day, people have praised reaching 10,000 steps in a day for fitness purposes. Experts have said reaching this goal will likely improve your health. Yet there are truths and history behind the recommendation that many are unaware of.

Mar 07, 2014 09:05 PM EST

Climate Change Could Increase Malaria Presence in Africa and South America

Malaria is a mosquito-borne disease caused by a parasite and is primarily present in Africa, India, and South America. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that there were 219 million cases of malaria worldwide in 2010, mostly in Africa.

Mar 07, 2014 04:02 PM EST

Measles Outbreak in New York City: 16 Confirmed Cases Alert Health Officials

Although measles was supposedly eliminated in the United States back in 2000, confirmed cases keep cropping up. In recent years, measles has been reported in California, New York, North Carolina, and Texas.

Mar 07, 2014 02:10 PM EST

Drug Epidemic Spreading and Causing Deaths Throughout New England Area

Heroin, an opiate drug that is derived from morphine, has caused increases in drug abuse across the United States, particularly on the East Coast and in the New England area in recent years.

Mar 07, 2014 12:46 PM EST

EPA New Guidelines May Drastically Reduce Air Pollution in the Environment

Peter Lehner is the Executive Director of the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and is excited about the Environmental Protection Agency’s new guidelines that will promote cleaner air across the United States.

Mar 07, 2014 11:36 AM EST

Pfizer Issues Nationwide Recall of Two Antidepressants After Alarming Report

The pharmaceutical company Pfizer Inc. announced yesterday that they are recalling three lots of two antidepressants due to an alarming pharmacist report that found a capsule of Tikosyn® in one of the pill bottles.

Mar 07, 2014 10:31 AM EST

High Vitamin D Levels Improve Breast Cancer Survival Rates

The past few years have featured long and cold winters, which means vitamin consumption is important. A lack of sun exposure can deprive us from nutrients that are essential for our bodies and it can especially affect breast cancer patients.

Mar 07, 2014 09:46 AM EST

Men Outperform Women in the Workplace: Mental State to Blame

Industrialized nations across the world that feature workplace equality among men and women were subjected to an international study conducted by Tel Aviv University and the University of Haifa in Israel.

Mar 06, 2014 04:34 PM EST

Research Reveals How Marijuana Relieves Anxiety

Last month, ESPN reported that Ryan Clark, the safety for the Pittsburgh Steelers, said that his teammates used marijuana as a means to relieve pain and manage stress. Now, a new study shows sheds light on marijuana use for managing stress.

Mar 06, 2014 04:22 PM EST

How Facebook Can Learn To Properly Collect Big Data and Be Less Invasive

Over 800 million people worldwide use the social media website Facebook. Unsurprisingly, the social media site been the subject of much debate in recent years because personal information has been exposed to many advertising and Internet tracking companies.

Mar 06, 2014 02:16 PM EST

Nutrition Software Technology Provides Physical Health Guidance

Technological developments have given humans numerous avenues to achieve almost anything imaginable. So why haven't more people utilized nutrition software to help maintain their physical health?