Human : Science World Report

Nov 26, 2014 07:50 PM EST

TBI Injuries Increase The Risk Of Drug Abuse

Teenagers who have dealt with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) are more likely than peers to abuse drugs and alcohol, according to recent findings published in the Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation.

Nov 26, 2014 07:26 PM EST

Could A Muscle Relaxant Cure Diabetes?

Could muscle relaxants help a rare form of diabetes? Recent findings published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) have found Wolfram, a very difficult form of diabetes to treat, is responsible for cell death that harms insulin levels.

Nov 26, 2014 04:50 PM EST

Diagnosing Hearing Problems Early Help Prevent Learning Issues

Identifying hearing problems early on can save a child's life when it comes to learning. Recent findings published in the journal Archives of Disease in Childhood show that diagnosing deafness by as early as nine months can help to dramatically better potential reading problems.

Nov 26, 2014 03:36 PM EST

Breast Asymmetry Can Cause Mental Health Issues In Young Women

Findings published in the journal Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery reveal that many are often insecure about asymmetrical or overlarge breasts, suffering from poor mental and emotional health due to the problem.

Nov 24, 2014 04:20 PM EST

A Bad Marriage Might Break Your Heart--Literally

Did you know a bad marriage can hurt your heart? And no. We're not talking about heartbreak.

Nov 24, 2014 01:33 PM EST

Talk Therapy Helps Decrease The Risk Of Suicide

A new study shows that talk therapy helps decrease the risk of suicide by as much as 26 percent. Findings published in the journal Lancet Psychiatry show that suicide survivors who also underwent psychological counseling after attempting to end their life were much less likely to commit another suic...

Nov 24, 2014 01:14 PM EST

Career Women More Likely To Have Obese Children

Recent findings published in the journal Sleep Medicine show that mothers who work longer hours are more likely to have obese children. The study shows that their children are at an increased risk of sleep deprivation and an unhealthy diet that could increase the risk of obesity.

Nov 24, 2014 11:07 AM EST

Anti-HIV Medications May Harm The Heart Of Your Future Child

Recent findings published in the journal AIDS show that drugs used to treat HIV-positive pregnant women can be particularly dangerous for infants.

Nov 24, 2014 10:04 AM EST

Could Chronic Stress Increase The Risk Of Schizophrenia?

Previous studies have shown that chronic stress can damage the brain. It can exacerbate pre-existing medical conditions, cause foggy-memory and even increase the risk of certain behavioral health issues. Now, recent findings published in the journal Rubin show that chronic stress can actually be lin...

Nov 24, 2014 09:32 AM EST

Saying No Is Hard--Especially When It Comes To A Potential Date

Saying no is harder than you think, especially when it comes to the dating world. Recent findings published in the journal Psychological Science have shown that when an individual is actually faced with a potential date face to face, he or she may have trouble turning it down.

Nov 23, 2014 11:11 PM EST

Could Sunscreen Use Increase The Risk Of Infertility?

Could sunscreen use be linked to infertility? Recent findings published in the American Journal of Epidemiology reveal that certain chemicals found in these products could result in a 30 percent fertility reduction.

Nov 23, 2014 11:00 PM EST