Human : Science World Report

Sep 04, 2014 10:50 PM EDT

Could Too Little Sleep Shrink Gray Matter in the Brain?

Previous studies have linked a lack of sleep or poor quality of sleep to impaired cognitive function as well as an increased risk of other health issues. Now, recent findings published in the journal Neurology show that poor sleep habits can actually cause gray matter to shrink in the brain over tim...

Sep 04, 2014 06:12 PM EDT

Airplane Staff at Increased Risk for Melanoma

Inside a speedy airplane might seem like a safe spot away from sun damage.

Sep 04, 2014 05:19 PM EDT

Could E-Cigarettes Influence Drug Use?

The verdict's still out on whether or not electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) are completely safe.

Sep 04, 2014 05:00 PM EDT

Fewer Americans Are Smoking, But Secondhand Smoke Is Still Of Concern

Though America continues to struggle through the obesity epidemic, recent findings show some health improvements in other areas.

Sep 04, 2014 02:41 PM EDT

Could Blood Sex Hormones Help Determine Risk of Cardiac Arrest?

Recent findings show that blood sex hormone levels may be a good indicator of cardiac arrest risk--a condition that carries a 95 percent fatality rate if prompt medical treatment is not received.

Sep 04, 2014 01:51 PM EDT

New Hope For Patients with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

Researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine in partnership with the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) and Celgene Corporation, have just launched a phase 1 human clinical trial to better assess the safety and efficacy of a novel monoclonal antibody f...

Sep 04, 2014 11:56 AM EDT

Breastfeeding Can Help Prevent Risk of Infection, Allergies

New findings published in the journal Pediatrics have also found that breast milk can help to reduce a child's risk of infections and allergies.

Sep 04, 2014 09:20 AM EDT

Humans Can Directly Communicate Brain-to-Brain Over Thousands of Miles

Could humans communicate just using their brains? Apparently, it's possible. Scientists have demonstrated the viability of direct brain-to-brain communication in humans.

Sep 03, 2014 06:35 PM EDT