Risk : Science World Report

Jan 04, 2016 04:24 PM EST

Vitamin D Supplements May Not Help Reduce Fall Risk In Seniors

While adding a vitamin D supplement to your diet might help lower the risk for these and other health issues, new findings published in JAMA Internal Medicine show that higher doses of vitamin D don't seem to improve mobility in older individuals; in fact, higher doses of vitamin D may even increase...

Jan 01, 2016 11:01 PM EST

Here's Why A Western-Style Diet Is Linked To Breast Cancer

High amounts of dietary sugar, which are more common in a Western-style diet, may increase the risk of cancer.

Dec 31, 2015 04:49 PM EST

Home Births Are Riskier, But Perinatal Death Is Still Low

Some women today are deciding to give birth at home instead of in a hospital, and though perinatal death risk is higher, statistics show that it is still low.

Dec 29, 2015 07:40 PM EST

Even Slightly Elevated Blood Sugar Levels Linked To Kidney Damage

Even slightly elevated blood sugar levels may be linked to kidney damage, according to a recent study.

Dec 26, 2015 06:49 PM EST

Hawaii's First Quintuplets Made It Home For Their First Christmas

The Honolulu quintuplets spent their first Christmas at home instead of in a hospital.

Dec 23, 2015 08:29 PM EST

Kangaroo Care Helps Reduce Infant Mortality Risk In Premature Babies

Premature and underweight babies may have stronger chances of survival if they spend the beginning of their lives in "kangaroo care."

Dec 22, 2015 02:04 AM EST

4 Genes Linked To Hernia Susceptibility

New findings published in Nature Communications show that four genes may contribute to the risk of abdominal hernias.

Dec 21, 2015 11:22 PM EST

Are Home Births Really Safe For Low-Risk Pregnancies?

New findings published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ) show that women with low-risk pregnancies who plan to give birth at home with the help of a midwife should be safe-with no increased risk of harm to the baby when compared to a planned hospital visit.

Dec 21, 2015 06:31 PM EST

Ketamine May Help With Overeating Linked To Depression

Researchers at Yale University discovered that ketamine--a type of anesthetic typically used before a medical or dental procedure--may be helpful in treating chronic overeating tied to depression and chronic disease.

Dec 17, 2015 03:46 PM EST

Coffee Is Good For You (And Caffeine-Free Coffee Works, Too)

Previous studies have boasted the benefits of drinking coffee. Now, a 10-year U.S. study on regular coffee drinkers reminds us, again, of its benefits. (And yes, caffeine-free coffee drinkers, this benefits you, too.)

Dec 17, 2015 12:02 PM EST

Cancer Risk Is More About Lifestyle Choices Than 'Bad Luck'

New research published in the journal Nature found that between 70 and 90 percent of cancer cases are linked to avoidable lifestyle choices.

Dec 13, 2015 07:37 PM EST

Too Little Sleep May Increase Your Risk Of Obesity

Short sleep--or sleep that consists of less than seven hours at a time--may contribute to increased periods of distracted eating and drinking, according to a recent study.