Prevent : Science World Report

Oct 03, 2016 02:46 AM EDT

Caffeine-Based Substance May Prevent Parkinson's Disease

A team of researchers from the University of Saskatchewan has developed two caffeine-based chemical compounds that show promise in preventing the ravages of Parkinson's disease.

Aug 30, 2016 04:15 AM EDT

Planetary Protection: NASA’s Guide On How Not To Screw Up The Universe

"The Office of Planetary Protection" has been setup by NASA in collaboration with other international organizations so as to prevent any "harmful contamination" of the places we explore in the Solar System, as well as our own planet when we return.

Aug 27, 2016 09:01 AM EDT

WhatsApp to share your Phone Number with Facebook: Here’s How to Stop it!

Global messaging service WhatsApp announced an update to its terms and privacy policy, the first in four years, and it’s not for the better. WhatsApp says it will start sharing the phone numbers of its users with Facebook, its parent company.

Jan 18, 2016 07:43 PM EST

Marijuana May Lower Migraine Frequency

Can marijuana help lower the frequency of migraines?

Nov 02, 2015 11:00 PM EST

Parent Sex Talks With Kids Lower Risky Sexual Behaviors

Talking with your kids about safe sex may seem awkward, but it can help prevent risky sexual behaviors growing up.

Jul 05, 2015 08:56 PM EDT

Withholding Deadly Proteins Slows Blood Vessel Tumor Growth

Could removing a protein help slow blood vessel growth in tumors?

Jul 04, 2015 11:02 AM EDT

Farmers Should Harvest After Rain To Prevent Listeriosis Risk

Foodborne illnesses are more common than you think.

Jul 03, 2015 08:01 PM EDT

Supercharging Stem Cells Help Transplant Patients

Researchers at the University of Adelaide have discovered promising signs in stem cell therapy that may be effective in preventing and treating inflammation via transplant recipients. The findings are published in the journal Stem Cells, which are expected to eventually lead to new treatments for tr...

Jun 18, 2015 11:00 PM EDT

For These Spanish Workers, Graphic Novellas May Help Prevent Hearing Loss

Researchers at the University of Wyoming have discovered that using graphic novels can help improve the quality of life for Spanish speaking agricultural workers. In fact, they found that certain vision or fantasies that may they have read about can actually help to better prevent hearing loss for s...