Human : Science World Report

Dec 11, 2014 11:06 AM EST

No Clinical Benefits Found Among Hormone Therapy For TBI Patients

Previous studies have shown that progesterone can improve treatment and recovery in women suffering from traumatic brain injury. Unfortunately, a recent study shows that the hormone is not more effective than a placebo in treating TBI patients.

Dec 11, 2014 10:34 AM EST

Is Sugar Worse For You Than Salt?

Could sugar be worse for you than salt? Scientists debate which flavor enhancer is more dangerous to your health, in a recently published paper in the British Medical Journal (BMI).

Dec 11, 2014 02:04 AM EST

Could Phthalates Lower Your Child's IQ?

Chemicals found in certain beauty products, including nail polish, hairspray and even lipstick could lower your child's intelligence from in the womb.

Dec 11, 2014 01:50 AM EST

Testosterone Increases Colon Cancer Risk

Testosterone can increase the risk of cancer. Now, recent research conducted by scientists at the University of Missouri shows that women are less likely than men to develop non-sex specific cancer of the colon, stomach or pancreas due to female hormones such as estrogen.

Dec 08, 2014 06:14 PM EST

Punishing Children For Lying May Not Bring The Truth

Children have been known to tell a fib or two. How parents go about handling this could make a big difference in how they behave, according to recent findings published in the Journal of Experimental Child Psychology.

Dec 08, 2014 03:54 PM EST

HPV Vaccine Does Not Increase Risky Sexual Behaviors Among Young Girls

Vaccination against HPV does not increase the risk of sexual behavior among girls, according to recent findings conducted by researchers at McGill University in Montreal.

Dec 08, 2014 12:00 PM EST

Could Artificial Aromas Smell Like The Real Thing?

This past year, "Aroma R-evolution" kit came out with four forks and 21 vials of full aromas including oil, smoke and mint that can be enhanced by dropping a scented liquid on a fork.

Dec 07, 2014 03:51 PM EST

Three-Drug Combo Helps Multiple Myeloma

Recent findings published in the New England Journal of Medicine found that treating multiple myeloma can be helped with the addition of carflizomib and a currently accepted two-drug combination.

Dec 06, 2014 03:00 PM EST

HIV Testing Higher Among Mentally Ill Individuals

A recent study published in the journal AIDS Patient Care and STDs shows that HIV/AIDS is about four times higher among mentally ill people than in the general population.

Dec 04, 2014 04:57 PM EST

Will The Flu Shot Be Enough This Season?

A flu shot is certainly a step in the right direction against the virus, but is it enough? The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has advised that the season's most common seasonal flu strain currently circulating throughout the country may take more prevention effort.

Dec 04, 2014 04:49 PM EST

New Drug Helps Repair Spinal Cord Injuries

Scientists have created a new chemical compound that can help restore muscle function in patients suffering from spinal cord injuries. The findings are published in the journal Nature.

Dec 04, 2014 03:47 PM EST