Sarah Thomas

A study from UC San Francisco revealed that nearly 60 percent of the women in the city who are homeless or don't have stable homes have experienced some form of violence. The study stated that two-thirds, a third, and another third of the women suffered from emotional, physical and sexual violence respectively. Some even succumbed to multiple types of exploitation.

It has been found by a study led by San Diego School of Medicine that parents of overweight children seldom acknowledge the potential severity of the situation and most often are unaware of the possible consequences of childhood weight gain. They also fail to recognize the importance of a daily workout routine in helping their child reach a healthy weight. The study is published online in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Socialite turned DJ, Paris Hilton had decided to quit junk food, after which she lost a lot of weight. Paris took this resolution six months ago and gave up her love for cheeseburgers and french fries. She told daily mail in a recent interview that she had lost 5 pounds just by staying away from junk food. "I can feel the difference especially when I'm in a bathing suit," said Paris A recent research conducted by researchers from the Florida State University revealed that a high fat di....

The United Nations conducts a survey every year and determines the happiest countries on the basis of the polls. The results are out in the World's Happiness Report. This however takes all the nations into account. A recent research sought to identify the unhappiest cities in the United States.

A recent report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) revealed that only one in five sexually active U.S teens have been tested for HIV. This is extremely shocking as these teenagers are at a risk of contracting a highly dangerous sexual disease. CDC researchers also say that the teens make up a significant share of new HIV infections, a concerning fact indeed.

According to the researchers at Michigan State University (MSU) and the University of California (UC), Irvine a lack of sleep which is already widespread among the people and affecting their health, has another negative aspect to it, leading to errors in memory.

Drivers are always warned to stay alert; even a brief diversion in focus can lead to mishaps and long drives can be strenuous at times. But now you don't have to worry about dozing off while driving, the new smart car seats will alert you when you do. The researchers at the Nottingham Trent University, UK have developed a car seat which can detect when a driver is feeling drowsy and alert him immediately.

A new study by the researchers at the University of East Anglia has found that for life to evolve on other planets oceans were extremely essential. The research paper, The Importance of Planetary Rotation Period for Ocean Heat Transport, was published in the journal Astrobiology. It looked into the ocean's role in making the planet's climate stable and favourable, moderating climate in Earth-like planets.

A survey conducted in 2013 by Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research further confirmed that the "10 percent" myth is still widely held. The poll revealed that 65 percent of Americans were certain that human beings used only 10 percent of our brains - 5 percent more than believe in evolution. Barbara Sahakian however, a professor of clinical neuropsychology at the University of Cambridge mocked at the idea of man using only a fraction of his brain, she stated that "doesn......

July 20, 2014 marked the 45 anniversary of The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). It was this very same day in 1969 that Apollo 11 astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to set foot on the moon, leaving the world in amazement. 45 years later the immense progress of NASA still astounds the world.

A new study conducted by the Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health revealed that unlike the basic view of the teenage male's being aggressive, sex-oriented and not serious about their romantic relationships; they actually desire intimacy and sex in the context of a meaningful relationship. They value trust in their partnerships. The findings are published in the American Journal of Men's Health.

Danny Nickerson, 5 years old, was diagnosed with an inoperable, incurable brain tumour in October 2013. The cancer called Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glimoa (DIPG) is highly resistant to chemotherapy. The little brave boy will be celebrating his birthday on July 25 and Carley Nickerson, his mother wants to make this his best birthday ever.

A naturally occurring hormone, kisspeptin, was injected into a woman's ovaries to produce eggs. This hormone stimulates ovulation and makes the eggs mature. The treatment proved effective and the twelve babies were born after the women were administered the treatment. UK doctors say that it is a potentially safer way of getting eggs for use in IVF.

A new report published in the August issue of The Journal of Clinical Investigation revealed that imaging techniques can be used to identify brain patterns that are abnormal or indicate disease. Investigators at The Feinstein Institute for Medical Research made use of a new image-based strategy to identify and measure placebo effects in randomized clinical trials for brain disorders.

An article published in the journal Nature looked into psychological therapy that causes brain changes within patients of mental disorders. Though neuroscience and clinical science are different and there is a "culture gap" between the two, the essay suggests that the two disciplines must be combined and explored together for the best results.

ASIMO stunned the viewers with its latest technology that allowed it to recognize different voice tones and differentiate each when several persons spoke simultaneously, responding well to different instructions given by each person. What's more is that the bot has learned sign language and can communicate through it.

Recent research has discovered that a long slumber, as enjoyable as that sounds, when teamed with a cool bedroom could help you lose weight. Bedrooms with a lower thermostat can transform a person's store of brown fat, which is good fat. It increases metabolic rates as well.

U.S. researchers discovered in their new study, published in the journal Mayo Clinic Proceedings that underweight patients were more likely to have heart attacks or other cardiovascular diseases, the death rates were also observed to be the lowest in heavier people. The new research suggests that there is an "obesity paradox".

While alcohol increases the risk of heart diseases, blood pressure, liver damage, brain damage, sexual problems and the list goes on, Canadian researchers found heavy drinking could increase your social standing as well, and this was especially true in the case of men. For women however, the amount did not matter, the fact that they were drinking itself gave them a higher social status.

The movement of the sunflower has fascinated many since time immemorial, how the beautiful yellow flower would turn towards the sun everyday unfailingly. While scientists had stated that the light rays from the sun triggered the mechanism in the plant, a new research published in the scientific journal, Nature has discovered something unthought-of and equally fascinating. The study led by Hagop Atamian and Stacey Harmer of the University of California in Davis, discovered that it isn't just t...

Scientists at the Australian National University have developed a material that can twist light itself. This unlike regular material possesses extraordinary properties; it is the latest in a new breed of materials called metamaterial. The findings were published in Nature Communications.

We all have our share of up's and down's, a few smiles and some sorrow and we know we are, if not a very happy lot at least we are a happy lot. But back in Denmark, the scenario is quite different; they are all smiles and no worry. The world has always envied their happiness quotient as the nation has always topped polls of the world's happiest people. Last year they were declared again as the world's happiest nation and Denmark made a place at the top in the World Happiness Report f...

Several studies have been conducted in the past that linked cardiovascular disease to obese people and those suffering from high cholesterol levels. A recent study however strangely links pregnancy loss with cardiovascular diseases, stating that women with a history f pregnancy loss were at a higher risk of developing a cardiovascular disease. The report was completed by physicians in the Centre for Primary Care and Prevention (CPCP) at Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island and published in the Anna...

We have all heard that early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise, but recent research reveals that the well known phrase isn't really true after all. New findings say that early riser's ethics and moral values go down the drain by night. "Morning people are more likely to cheat and behave unethically in the night hours," said researchers.

For those who thought there was no alternative to night-long studying and researching in a library for a high GPA, a recent study by the New Michigan State University (MSU) is here to help. The study found that more than working hard and reading books, breaking a sweat at the gym can increase the possibility of scoring a high GPA.

Joan Lunden, former Good Morning America's host, was diagnosed with a triple negative breast cancer, leaving her fans shocked and devastated. The strong woman, however, has not lost hope and is fighting back. While the fear among the people is growing, a new study published in Clinical Cancer Research found new preventive measures for breast cancer. The study conducted by researchers at Northwestern University compared the effects of oral tamoxifen with a gel form of the product in women with...

Obesity is growing among the people all over the world. A survey conducted recently found that nearly 50 percent of the obese people in the world belonged to ten countries. USA, China and India taking the top three positions respectively. While the problem haunts all the nations equally, Mexico standing six in the list has gone a step further to fight the problem.

In a recent report published in the journal Fertility and Sterility, it was suggested that women who wanted to get pregnant or are expecting a baby must avoid light during the night as darkness is essential for the reproductive health in women.

Sinusitis sufferers have always chosen to live with the pain rather than going for treatment, dreading the painful sinal drilling surgery. Until now, this was the only option for the 37 million Americans and many more who suffer from sinusitis. But new technology has given them a new lease of life, offering patients a much less invasive alternative. Sinusitis is one of the most common health problems in the United States.