Human : Science World Report

Aug 21, 2014 10:42 AM EDT

Consumer Reports: Pregnant Women Should Steer Clear of Canned Tuna

New information from Consumer Reports warns pregnant women to steer clear of canned tuna. Researchers found that the mercury levels in the product were too high for anyone who is pregnant, breast-feeding or trying to become pregnant.

Aug 20, 2014 05:03 PM EDT

'Bubble Boy' Disease Twice as Common as Once Thought: Study

Researchers have found that the rare and potentially fatal "Bubble Boy" disease could in fact be twice as common as once believed, also known as severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID).

Aug 20, 2014 02:34 PM EDT

Yoga Icon BKS Iyengar Dies at 95

Indian yoga guru Bellur Krishnamachar Sundararaja Lyengar who helped popularize the art died Wednesday. He was 95.

Aug 20, 2014 12:45 PM EDT

Hackers from China Stole Data on 4.5 Million Patients

A recent report from Community Health Systems found that data on 4.5 million clients was stolen by Chinese hackers from its computer network.

Aug 20, 2014 12:14 PM EDT

What Will Your Wedding Mean For Your Marriage?

Budget, cakes and glittering tiaras all slide through a bridezilla's brain when she's planning for her big day. It all seems silly for most of us looking in from the outside, but did you know that a wedding could potentially influence the quality of married-life?

Aug 20, 2014 11:45 AM EDT

Lesbians Are Having Better Sex than Straight Women, Study Shows

Lesbians are having better sex than straight women, according to recent findings published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine.

Aug 20, 2014 10:03 AM EDT

Doctors Work to Discover the Rare, Underlying Health Condition

Eight-year-old Mohammad Kaleem is like other boys his age in India, despite one quite noticeable difference: he has abnormally large hands.

Aug 19, 2014 04:49 PM EDT

Scientists 'Unbuckle' a Crucial Step in DNA Repair

Researchers have discovered a crucial step in DNA repair that could potentially lead to gene therapy for certain hereditary diseases, including a common form of colon cancer and the hereditary health issue "children of the moon."

Aug 19, 2014 01:07 PM EDT

Two New Vaccines Help Reduce Meningitis Transmission

Meningitis, a bacterial infection of the membranes that covers the brain and spinal cord, can result in life-threatening complications. However, researchers have now come up with two new vaccines to reduce transmission of the health issue.

Aug 19, 2014 07:46 AM EDT

Scientists Discover Pygmy Phenotype Evolved Many Times in Humans as Rainforest Adaptation

Scientists have found that not all African pygmy phenotypes have the same genetic underpinning, hinting that this is a more recent adaptation than previously thought.

Aug 18, 2014 01:15 PM EDT

Back To School and Your Backpack: Safety Advice for Your Child's Back

Many parents will provide their child with a backpack to carry his or her materials to and from school. However, there are certain safety precautions that should be considered when carrying such an item. Previous findings have shown that not only can a heavy backpack cause neck and shoulder strain, ...

Aug 18, 2014 12:51 PM EDT

Rheumatologic Diseases Like to Mimic Symptoms of Certain Neurological Disorders

Findings published in the journal Current Neurology and Neuroscience Reports examine how autoimmune and inflammatory disorders that affect the joints and soft tissues, including lupus, systemic vasculitis and ankylosing spondylosis, present symptoms similar to many neurological disorders.