Human : Science World Report

Jul 03, 2014 09:44 AM EDT

35 Percent of Dyslexic Adults Report Physical Abuse before the Age of 18

Statistics show that over 40 million American adults have some form of dyslexia; a language based learning disorder that can result in poor wording, word decoding, oral reading fluency and spelling. For some affected by the problem, they may also be at a greater risk for physical abuse at a young ag...

Jul 03, 2014 05:37 AM EDT

Extinct, Ancient Human Cousin Gave Tibetans the Gene to Survive at High Altitudes

Scientists have found that Tibetans possess this ability thanks to a gene that they picked up when their ancient ancestors mated with a species of human they helped pushed to extinction.

Jul 02, 2014 09:29 PM EDT

Meditation Helps Significantly Reduce Symptoms of Stress

Overwhelmed by stress? A little meditation may be all you really need.

Jul 02, 2014 06:32 PM EDT

Violence is a Leading Cause of Death among Young American Adults

A recent study conducted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that about 80 percent of deaths recorded in people 30 and younger are linked to injuries and violence. The findings are published in the journal The Lancet.

Jul 02, 2014 01:29 PM EDT

Combination Drug for HIV Helps Prevent Transmission of Genital Herpes

A recent study has found that certain HIV drugs could help to reduce the risk of genital herpves (HSV-2). According to findings published Tuesday in the Annals of Internal Medicine, the combination HIV treatment Truvada was found to help reduce the rate of transmission for this sexually transmitted ...

Jul 02, 2014 12:27 PM EDT

The Effects of Alcohol Sponsorship on Young Athletes

A recent study conducted by researchers at Monash University and the University of Manchester in England examines a link between alcohol sponsorship and hazardous drinking among UK athletes. Recent findings published in the journal Addiction show that restrictions or bans on alcohol sponsorship and ...

Jul 02, 2014 11:12 AM EDT

A New Technique Helps Track Down the Specific Culprits in Food Allergies

For many who suffer from food allergies, pinpointing the exact cause of the reaction can be difficult. Food proteins are typically the culprits. Though training the body's immune system to respond to certain proteins found in foods can be helpful, it may also require extensive testing that won't alw...

Jul 02, 2014 07:57 AM EDT

Humans May Have Evolved Their Big Brains by Eating and Hunting for Insects

Researchers believe that figuring out how to survive on a lean-season diet of insects may have spurred the development of our bigger brains and higher-level cognitive functions in humans.

Jul 02, 2014 12:29 AM EDT

Lead Levels Found in Blood Increase the Risk of Behavioral, Emotional Problems in Children

Lead in children's blood may increase their risk of certain behavioral and emotional issues, according to a recent study published in JAMA Pediatrics. Researchers from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences found the even low exposure could increase the risk of various health issues...

Jul 01, 2014 05:31 PM EDT

Sugar-Coated Cells are a Potentially Deadly Problem for Cancer Patients

Sugar-coated cells can be particularly deadly for cancer patients, according to a recent study by researchers from Cornell University. As every cell's surface holds a protein-embedded membrane that's covered in polysaccharide chains, this could be a crucial determinant to the cell's survival.

Jul 01, 2014 04:41 PM EDT

The Cost of Health: Poor Physical, Financial Health Connected

Poor physical health and financial health may be interlinked due to certain psychological factors, according to a recent study. Researchers from the Olin Business School at Washington University in St. Louis, Mo., found that contributing to a 401(k) retirement plan actually predicted whether or not ...

Jul 01, 2014 04:11 PM EDT

Pregnancies Following Egg-Donation Increase Hypertension Risk

Though egg donations may be on the rise, a recent study found that this potential fertility option for women who have trouble conceiving may increase the risk of high blood pressure by up to three times.