Human

News

Jun 17, 2013 01:28 PM EDT

41,000 Cases of Pertussis in 2012, 61 Percent of Adults Miss Vaccinations for Illness

Pertussis, an endemic disease in the United States that comes to a head every 3 to 5 years with frequent outbreaks, caused 27,550 cases of the respiratory illness in 2010 alone, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Jun 17, 2013 12:36 PM EDT

New Procedure Allows Suspicious Polyp Removal without Surgery

A new less invasive procedure may help to successfully remove suspicious polyps that could potentially be cancerous.

Jun 17, 2013 11:48 AM EDT

Two Distinct Forms of Gulf War Illness Identified

Some health officials believe that a newly identified disorder, called Gulf War illness (GWI) has affected close to 30 percent of the military personnel who served in the 1990-1991 Persian Gulf War.

Jun 17, 2013 11:02 AM EDT

Sibling Aggression Harms Mental Health, Bullying Under-Recognized in Kids

The study found that 32 percent of children and adolescents involved had experienced one type of sibling aggression during the previous year.

Global Future 2045 congress that will take place in New York City from June 15-16, 2013

Jun 17, 2013 09:55 AM EDT

Russian Millionaire Wants to Make Minds Immortal by 2045

As we age, our bodies slowly degenerate and decay. Yet a Russian multimillionaire aims to halt that process--at least when it comes to our brains. Dmitry Itskov has announced a new project that aims to make our minds immortal by transplanting them into a machine.

Teenager Chris Kreis Hitches Ride With 30 Foot Whale Shark

Jun 17, 2013 08:25 AM EDT

Teenager Chris Kreis Hitches a Ride on a 30 Foot Whale Shark

Chris Kreis a 19 year old native of Florida has captured the headlines for his adventurous encounter with a 30 foot whale shark while he was fishing in the Gulf of Mexico. The video of Kreis plunging out from his boat to take a ride on the 30 foot shark was posted online.

Jun 17, 2013 08:05 AM EDT

Scientists Move 15-Ton, 50-Foot-Wide Magnet from New York to Chicago (Video)

When you have a 50-foot-wide magnet that weighs 15 tons, odds are you're not going to move it anywhere fast--even if you're one of the scientists on Long Island that have worked with the magnet for years. The researchers plan to move the massive magnet from New York to Chicago with an expected trave...

For Most Men Size of the Penis Matters Most in Locker Room Rather than Bedroom: Study

Jun 17, 2013 07:45 AM EDT

For Most Men Size of the Penis Matters More in Locker Room Rather than Bedroom: Study

A latest research on men's body self image reveal that men are more worried by what other men think of their bodies than their sexual partners.

Jun 16, 2013 11:12 PM EDT

Stem Cells Hold Potential to Repair Immune Responses in MS Patients (Video)

Researchers believe that stem cells may be able to repair and regenerate immune responses in those with MS.

Jun 16, 2013 01:54 PM EDT

Mental Health Dictionary May Exaggerate Instances of Pediatric Mental Disorders

The mental health dictionary has prompted some concerns regarding the diagnosis of pediatric bipolar disorder and other behavioral mental issues.

Jun 15, 2013 04:06 PM EDT

First Woman in Space Celebrates Historic 50 Years of Women in Orbit

It's official. We're hitting the 50 year mark when it comes to the history of women in space on Sunday. In 1963, Soviet cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova was launched into space, making her the first woman to blast into orbit.

Consumers Do Not Enjoy Receiving Free Perks in Public: Study

Jun 15, 2013 04:22 AM EDT

A Simple Smile is the Key to Business Success

The mantra for a business should be service with a smile. Highlighting on this simple business technique, a new study states that a smile and a friendly greeting can make customers feel more loyal towards small independent companies.