medicine : Science World Report

Jan 04, 2016 05:55 PM EST

SCIENCE WORLD REPORT EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Dr Louis J. Aronne Talks Science Behind His Book 'The Change Your Biology Diet'

Science World Report met with Dr Louis J. Aronne, the director of the Comprehensive Weight Control Center at Weill-Cornell Medical College, to discuss cutting edge research surrounding the biological factors that influence weight loss. His new book on the matter, "The Change Your Biology Diet," is a...

Dec 28, 2015 11:12 PM EST

IBS Patients Show Long-Term Benefits With Psychotherapy

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) affects an estimated 7 to 16 percent of the U.S. population.

Dec 12, 2015 05:48 PM EST

Mentally Ill People Not Receiving Treatment 16 Times More Likely To Be Killed By The Police

Individuals with a mental illness are 16 times more likely to get killed during police encounters than other civilians without mental health issues, according to a new report from the Virginia-based Treatment Advocacy Center.

Dec 10, 2015 04:26 PM EST

Certain Birth Defects May Increase The Risk Of Child Abuse

Children with certain birth defects may be at an increased risk for abuse, according to a recent study.

Dec 09, 2015 11:04 AM EST

Depression Hits 29 Percent Of New Doctors

Doctors in the early stages of their career are at an increased risk of depression, according to a comprehensive international review.

Dec 08, 2015 04:26 PM EST

World's First Ibuprofen Patch Targets Painful Areas Directly Through the Skin

The world's first ever ibuprofen patch has been created. Scientists have developed a patch that delivers the drug directly through the skin to exactly where it is needed at a consistent dose rate.

Nov 23, 2015 01:45 PM EST

ADHD Medications May Be Causing Sleep Problems For Your Child

Statistics show that about 1 in 14 children in the United States are diagnosed with ADHD-a chronic health condition that can cause difficulties paying attention, hyperactivity and impulsiveness.

Nov 21, 2015 07:11 PM EST

Teens Who Take Medication for ADHD Are Bullied More

Teenagers who take medication for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be more likely to be bullied, according to a recent study.

Oct 21, 2015 07:22 PM EDT

Antipsychotics Used More Among Elderly, Study Shows

New findings published in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry reveal that seniors are more heavily treated with antipsychotic medications.

Oct 05, 2015 04:07 PM EDT

Asthma: Asthma Medicine Results In Stunted Growth

Findings presented at the 54th Annual European Society for Pediatric Endocrinology reveal that infants given asthma medication during the first two years of life are more likely to have stunted growth.

Sep 17, 2015 11:55 PM EDT

Depression: Healthy Eating Lowers Your Risk

Your mom always said to eat your fruits and vegetables so you'd grow up big and strong. She probably didn't mention, too, that they might stave off depression.

Sep 16, 2015 12:12 PM EDT