Human : Science World Report

Dec 04, 2014 07:07 AM EST

Fossil Shell Has Earliest Engraving Ever Discovered Created by Pre-Modern Humans

Researchers have uncovered one of the oldest pieces of art yet discovered: an engraved freshwater mussel. The findings reveal that Homo erectus on the island of Java was already using shells as tools and as a canvas.

Dec 03, 2014 04:56 PM EST

Could Drinking Red Wine Prevent Cancer?

Previous studies have shown that the antioxidants found in red wine can help with your heart health. Yet could it also help to prevent cancer?

Dec 03, 2014 03:35 PM EST

Stop Checking Your Email: It May Be Stressing You Out

Is your inbox bothering you? Researchers at the University of British Columbia have found that checking it less could help to ease up your psychological stress.

Dec 03, 2014 02:26 PM EST

Unhappy Communities Make Depressed Individuals And Lower Productivity

Depression not only hurts the affected individuals, but it can also hurt those around as well. That might explain why unhappy environments are more likely to have a bunch of unhappy or depressed people.

Dec 03, 2014 01:55 PM EST

Prefrontal Cortex May Explain Why Some Can't Quit Smoking

Some may be more successful at quitting smoking than others, according to recent findings published in the journal Neuropsychopharmacology. And a lot of that has to do with the brain.

Dec 03, 2014 01:03 PM EST

Are You Getting Help For Your Depression? Study Shows Most People Aren't

Many people deal with depression, yet few are seeking out help. U.S. health officials reported that almost 8 percent of Americans aged 12 and older were moderately to severely depressed during 2009 to 2012, but only about one-third of them sought professional help.

Dec 01, 2014 01:10 PM EST

Metal In Local Groceries Can Increase The Risk Of Neurological Problems In Children

Exposure to calcium at low levels can increase the risk of decreased bone density and kidney dysfunction.

Nov 29, 2014 02:08 PM EST

Prevent Childhood Obesity: Learning To Cook Encourages Healthy Eating In Children

Childhood obesity continues to be an epidemic throughout the United States. Yet pinpointing the problem can help to tackle this health issue. New findings published in the journal Preventing Chronic Disease: Public Health Research, Practice and Policy, reveal that children who learn to cook and prep...

Nov 28, 2014 11:37 AM EST

Are Some Predisposed to An Increased Success of Bilingualism?

Some people are more likely than others to pick up new languages easier and faster. Recent findings published in the Journal of Neurolinguistics also show that anyone who works to pick up another language will gain essential cognitive skills.

Nov 28, 2014 09:28 AM EST

Ancient Dental Plaque Reveals When Ancient Humans First Drank Milk

When did we first begin drinking milk as humans? Drinking milk is a relatively unusual trait for adult mammals, which is why our milk-drinking habits have long puzzled researchers.

Nov 27, 2014 12:54 PM EST

Full-Time Preschool Programs Better Than Part-Time Ones

Recent findings published in JAMA show that full-day preschool programs are more effective than part-day ones. When it comes to preparing for school readiness, researchers have found that children who went to preschool were significantly more likely to attend school than those who attended part-day ...

Nov 26, 2014 08:37 PM EST

Many People With Dementia Do Not Receive The Proper Health Screenings

Many older Americans deal with cognitive issues, but many are not properly screened for potential health issues. In fact, some could be suffering from dementia and not even now. Now, recent findings published in the journal Neurology found that the majority of people with a form of dementia never re...