Tag: science
A.D.H.D. an under- (and over-) diagnosed problem
Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder is becoming more common among kids. Rates of diagnosis have shot up over the past decade. At the same time, though, experts say some classes of kids are still going undiagnosed, perhaps because of where they live, or their gender....
Congress' budget bill contained protections for genetically modified food
A bill to keep the government operating through the end of September contained an unrelated provision that protects genetically modified food. While some say it's unconstitutional, a provision of the bill prohibits the courts from pulling an unsafe genetically modified product from the market....
Planck satellite scientists release picture of early universe
Scientists from the European Space Agency's Planck Surveyor satellite have mapped cosmic imprints from the earliest moments in the universe. The findings help explain what the universe was like seconds after the Big Bang....
Microbes below Earth's surface could be potential link to Mars rover discovery
Carbon compounds found in a drill sample from Mars and microbes found below the Earth's surface could be related to one another according to researchers at the Deep Carbon Observatory. Though they're learning more about deep microbial life, some researchers say it could be the link to previous life on Mars....
Dermatologist suggests Botox as a possible treatment for depression
Researchers, in preliminary research, have found Botox might bring relief to patients suffering from depression or anger issues. Though Botox is typically used cosmetically and for a number of health issues, some hope this means it could be used for mental health reasons in the future....
Bloomberg's New York sugary drink ban blocked in court
New York City's ban on the sale of sugary drinks was struck down in court earlier this week, one day before the ban was supposed to take effect. And while some critics cheered, other critics say the ban wasn't broad enough to cover the range of potentially harmful sugary drinks....
Best care for ovarian cancer poses problems for patients
A new study from the Society of Gynecologic Oncology released Monday says fewer women with ovarian cancer seek the best care. Complicating matters, one reporter says women who do choose to undergo these aggressive treatments oftentimes have a hard time finding a qualified surgeon....
Group of scientists argue plastic should be treated as hazardous waste
A group of scientists are suggesting the government declare plastic a hazardous waste in order to generate more funding for the Environmental Protection Agency's clean-up programs. Though more research needs to be done, one ecologist says they already have a strong lead....
Military uses war simulations to help prevent PTSD in soldiers
War simulations are being used by the military to mentally prepare and test soldiers for the stressful conditions they could face during war. Researchers hope to prevent future cases of PTSD among combat veterans through new initiatives they're testing now....
Baby born with AIDS virus cured through aggressive treatment
New research released Sunday reveals that, for the first time, a baby born infected with HIV has been cured of the diseases. Though doctors are excited about the news, they remain cautious and unsure of what this could mean for future cases of HIV....
