Human : Science World Report

Jul 04, 2014 06:30 PM EDT

New Drug to Help Metabolic Syndrome: Study

An enzyme that works via intracellular signaling may be part of a crucial role in building symptoms of metabolic syndrome. At this point, researchers are working on a U of U spinoff company to develop the a new drug so that it can better treat certain health issues related to the problem.

Jul 04, 2014 12:54 PM EDT

The Art of Flirting: Turns Out, Your Crush Probably Can't Tell

Flirting with your crush? Chances are, they might not know it.

Jul 04, 2014 06:23 PM EDT

High Cholesterol Linked to Increased Risk of Breast Cancer

A recent study found that there may be a common link between high cholesterol and breast cancer risk.

Jul 04, 2014 08:56 AM EDT

Why More Left-Handed Men are Born in the Winter

Are you left-handed or right-handed? Whether or not you favor one hand or the other may just depend on when you were born.

Jul 04, 2014 07:49 AM EDT

Evolutionary Timeline of Modern Human Traits Linked to Changing Environment

While scientists have recognized modern human characteristics for decades, they are now reconsidering the true evolutionary factors that drove them.

Jul 04, 2014 10:12 AM EDT

Study Presents Association Between High Cholesterol and Breast Cancer

Analysis of over 1 million women in a 14 year time period highlights a strong association between high blood cholesterol and breast cancer in the UK.

Jul 04, 2014 06:16 AM EDT

WHO Aims at Eliminating Tuberculosis in 33 Countries With Low Levels of the Disease

In collaboration with the European Respiratory Society (ERS) the World Health Organization (WHO) set a new target to eliminate Tuberculosis (TB) in those countries where levels of disease are low.

Jul 04, 2014 04:11 AM EDT

Teens Involved in Team Sports in School Have Better Mental Health

Adolescents who take part in team sports in school are known to have better mental health as young adults, a new study reveals.

Jul 04, 2014 03:17 AM EDT

25 Minutes of Mindfulness Meditation Helps Reduce Stress

A new research has identified a novel way to reduce mental stress: 25 minutes of mindfulness meditation for three consecutive days.

Jul 04, 2014 02:24 AM EDT

FDA Okays Beleodaq to Treat Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, to treat a rare and aggressive form of non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, gave a nod to Beleodaq.

Jul 03, 2014 04:41 PM EDT

Dark Chocolate Eases Walking for Patients with Artery Disease

Previous studies have shown the numerous health benefits of dark chocolate. Yet researchers from Italy recently discovered that the antioxidants found in dark chocolate have the capability to actually improve circulation while walking. The findings are published in the Journal of the American Heart ...

Jul 03, 2014 04:04 PM EDT

Antibiotic Therapy Helps Reduce Infection among Hemodialysis Patients

An antibiotic therapy for catheter-related bloodstreams could provide much needed relief for patients undergoing hemodialysis--a treatment for kidney failure.