Human : Science World Report

Sep 02, 2014 12:02 AM EDT

Where Body Fat is Stored May Increase Hypertension Risk

Where body fat is stored may also put some individuals at an increased risk for high blood pressure-a health issue affected by millions around the world.

Sep 01, 2014 11:48 PM EDT

Extreme Dietary Gaps Reveal Health Disparities in the U.S.

As the United States continues to make strides towards healthier dietary choices, recent findings show that overall, food quality remains poor, with huge disparities among socioeconomic and racial/ethnic groups.

Sep 01, 2014 11:15 PM EDT

Viewers Eat More When Watching Action-Filled TV Shows

Too much TV may be bad for a number of reasons. Yet a recent study shows that Hollywood shows filled with action and sound could be particularly dangerous for weight gain.

Sep 01, 2014 10:36 PM EDT

Faster and Cheaper Tests for Sickle Cell Disease

Within minutes following birth, every child in the United States undergoes a series of tests designed to look for certain conditions, including sickle cell disease--a health issue that affects thousand of children around the world.

Aug 31, 2014 11:18 PM EDT

Antidepressants Help Many Recover Following Surgery

Dealing with pain or depression following a surgical procedure can be difficult. Now, researchers at the Department of Anesthesiology at Kingston General Hospital in Canada have found that certain antidepressants can provide relief for some patients.

Aug 31, 2014 10:36 PM EDT

Could Xenon Gas Help Prevent PTSD Symptoms?

Researchers from McClean Hospital have found that xenon gas could help prevent post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), particularly for soldiers who may be suffering from the mental health issue.

Aug 29, 2014 05:45 PM EDT

Study Discovers How Ebola Virus Blocks The Bodys' Antiviral Defenses

As new Ebola infections take hold, researchers continue to look for a cure.

Aug 29, 2014 11:58 AM EDT

Are Heavy Teens More Likely to Smoke Cigarettes?

Recent findings have also shown that overweight teens are more likely to smoke than their normal-weight counterparts.

Aug 28, 2014 04:33 PM EDT

Fatal Heroin Overdoses Dramatically On The Rise In New York City

Recent findings have revealed that heroin overdoses have claimed the lives of 420 people in New York within the last year, alone.

Aug 28, 2014 03:10 PM EDT

Certain Bacteria May Drive Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Recent findings presented by researchers at Yale University show that a handful of bacterial culprits may be the driving force of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

Aug 28, 2014 12:17 PM EDT

Hormones Help Protect Developmental Issues in Premature Babies

Recent findings published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) have found that the hormone erythropoietin (EPO), which has been used illegally by athletes to boost their performance, could help to protect the brains of newborns if given directly after birth.

Aug 28, 2014 11:15 AM EDT

New Tool Discovered to Help Properly Classify Breast Cancer Subtypes

New findings help to more precisely identify certain subtypes of breast cancer with classification that could help to also improve treatments and target treatments for the disease.