Human : Science World Report

Aug 24, 2014 11:13 PM EDT

Diabetes Risk Increases in Black Women who are Born Underweight

Black women who are born with a low birth weight may have an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to researchers at Boston University.

Aug 22, 2014 11:40 PM EDT

Opioid Painkillers Now More Difficult to Obtain

A commonly used opioid painkiller will now be harder to obtain, according to a recent report from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).

Aug 22, 2014 10:32 PM EDT

Female Heart Attack Patients Deal with More Serious Health Complications than Men

Researchers at the Yale School of Medicine found that women were at a much higher risk of dealing with complications from a heart attack than male counterparts.

Aug 22, 2014 10:24 PM EDT

Heart Troubles May Indicate Signs of Future Kidney Disease

Certain amounts of calcium buildup found in the coronary arteries may predict future risk of kidney disease, according to recent findings published in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology.

Aug 22, 2014 10:19 PM EDT

Hate Your Job? This Can Be a Good Thing

Most people hate their jobs; the monotony can really drive you crazy. But is this a bad thing? According to science, it's not.

Aug 22, 2014 10:09 PM EDT

Combined Depression Treatment Helps Patients Dealing with Mental Health Issues

Researchers have found that a new treatment route could be particularly helpful for those suffering from severe, short-term depression that combines talk therapy with antidepressants to more effectively manage symptoms.

Aug 22, 2014 01:51 AM EDT

The Benefits of Counseling for Drinking Problems in Young Users may be Limited

Counseling techniques that were once used to help young people dealing with alcoholism have limited benefit, according to recent findings published in the Cochrane Library.

Aug 21, 2014 02:39 PM EDT

'Suicide Tourism' is Increasing in Switzerland

A new report shows increasing rates of "suicide tourism" in Switzerland.

Aug 21, 2014 12:39 PM EDT

Could the Common Cold Increase Stroke Risk in Children?

Recent findings published in the journal Neurology show that catching a common cold or the flu can significantly increase stroke risk in some children.

Aug 21, 2014 11:49 AM EDT

Could Smoking Actually Influence the Growth of Your Grandchildren?

Previous studies have illustrated the dangers of smoking during pregnancy. Now, a recent study has found that prior generations who smoked could have an influence on their children's future offspring.

Aug 21, 2014 11:26 AM EDT

Verbally Abusive Managers Disrupt the Team Work in an Office Environment

A boss with an authoritarian attitude can stifle the work environment and even prevent employees from properly working together, according to recent findings. Researchers from Michigan State University found that managers who are abusive to individual employees can actually trigger team conflicts.

Aug 21, 2014 11:17 AM EDT