Survival : Science World Report

Oct 10, 2016 05:00 AM EDT

Good Heart Attack Care Could Lengthen Your Life, Study Shows

A new study suggests that going to the right hospital for heart attack care could add a year to your life

Aug 25, 2016 04:14 AM EDT

Socioeconomic Status Play A Major Role In Multiple Myeloma Survival

Social class may determine patients' chances of surviving multiple myeloma.

Feb 24, 2016 10:54 PM EST

Male Western Bluebirds Benefit From Staying In Mom's Nest Longer

It may be in the benefit of a young male western bluebird and his parents' lifespan for him to stick around with his for another year in their nest before building his own, according to recent findings published in the journal Behavioral Ecology.

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."

Nov 18, 2015 01:28 AM EST

Excess Weight Before Pregnancy Increases Infant Mortality Risk

Losing excess weight before pregnancy may help reduce the risk of infant mortality, according to a recent study.

Nov 12, 2015 04:40 PM EST

CPR With Ventilation Saves More Lives, New Study Says

A new study shows how important pausing is during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR.)

Nov 07, 2015 09:19 AM EST

Heart Drug Protects Fertility In Mice Under Chemotherapy

The heart medication dexrazoxane or dexra for short may improve survival and prevent ovarian damage after chemotherapy, according to a recent study.

Oct 16, 2015 09:16 AM EDT

Lung Cancer: Rare Genetic Mutation Allows Patients To Survive Longer

Researchers at Yale University have discovered that a rare genetic mutation is allowing lung cancer patients to survive longer.

Sep 16, 2015 09:15 PM EDT

Early Human Ancestors Shifted from Tree Diet to Grass: The Evolution of Taste

Millions of years ago, our early ancestors shifted from a diet based on trees to a diet based on grasses. Now, scientists have taken a closer look at this shift.

Aug 25, 2015 10:46 PM EDT

Chimpanzee Population In Uganda Three Times Larger Than Once Believed

New findings published in the journal BMC Ecology reveal that a chimpanzee population in Uganda has been found to be three times larger than previously estimated, suggesting that the animals may adapt to degraded habitats better than expected.

Aug 18, 2015 10:12 AM EDT

Three Cups Of Coffee A Day Lowers Risk Of Colon Cancer Recurrence

Most of us wouldn't mind a cup of Joe in the morning to energize us throughout our day. Yet did you know drinking coffee regularly can also help to prevent the return of colon cancer following treatment as well as improve the chances of survival?

Aug 13, 2015 06:32 PM EDT

Fruit Flies Produce More Diverse Offspring When Threatened By Parasites

Fruit flies are very smart insects. When they're attacked by parasites or bacteria, they produce offspring with greater genetic variability-increasing chances of survival when faced with dangerous pathogens in the future ahead. The findings suggest that parents may purposefully alter the genotypes o...