Health science is the discipline of applied science which deals with human and animal health. There are two parts to health science: the study, research, and knowledge of health and the application of that knowledge to improve health, cure diseases, and understanding how humans and animals function. Research builds on the pure sciences of biology, chemistry, and physics as well as social sciences (for example medical sociology).
Historical overview
The foundations for the health science fields are as old as the human race. Humans have always been in need of solutions to address illness, injury, and various health related issues such as childbirth. With modern technology and the backing of the pure sciences, the scientific accuracy of these fields has greatly improved. Nevertheless, many cultures have used and continue to use various herbs and other culturally specific solutions to help solve health problems that may or may not be backed by any scientific support.
Building A Better Lightbulb Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:00:00 -0500 The U.S. Department of Energy is offering $10 million to the first individual or company to develop an energy-efficient LED replacement for the standard 60-watt incandescent bulb. DOE lighting program manager James Brodrick discusses the L Prize, and what makes a better bulb. Can Oceans Survive The Human Appetite For Seafood? Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:00:00 -0500 Faced with declining fish stocks, many nations are looking for sustainable ways to have their fish — and eat it too. But how much fishing is too much? Oceanographer Sylvia Earle discusses this and other topics in her book The World is Blue: How Our Fate and the Ocean's Are One. Students Build Living Microbial Machines Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:00:00 -0500 At the 2009 International Genetically Engineered Machine competition, undergraduates from all over the world unveiled the living machines they'd created with snippets of DNA, from bacteria that change color when they detect pollutants to ones that secrete non-toxic superglue. Step Right Up And Get Your Genome Here Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:05:00 -0500 The cost of decoding a human's genes has fallen to just a few thousand dollars, making the long-promised era of personal genomes feasible.
CDC says U.S. making progress on swine flu vaccine Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:49:36 -0500 CHICAGO (Reuters) - U.S. health officials said on Friday they are making progress in improving the supply of H1N1 vaccine to state health departments and urged people frustrated by long lines and scarce supply not to give up.
Another reason to cover your cough: pets at risk Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:56:30 -0500 WASHINGTON (Reuters) - People who think they may have H1N1 flu need to stay away from work, avoid sneezing on their spouses and children and now, they have someone else to worry about infecting too -- their pets.
House opens debate on healthcare bill Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:44:07 -0500 WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. House of Representatives opened debate on Saturday on a sweeping reform bill that would spark the biggest healthcare changes in four decades, with a potentially close final vote expected later in the day.
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Treating trauma victims may cause its own trauma Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:24:11 -0500 As they listen to tales of life's worst moments, they may absorb some of their patients' suffering. Who protects the mental health of our mental health professionals?
Study: Holocaust survivors have higher cancer risk Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:47:57 -0500 Many Jews lived through extreme hunger, mental duress and near-death experiences during the Holocaust. Now -- decades after the war -- they face another peril: a higher risk of developing cancer.
How to squash worry and grab more happiness Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:36:02 -0500 These days it can feel like the age of anxiety is winning over the pursuit of happiness. But you don't have to live on the dark side. Here's your recipe for a more joyful life.
Call for tests after sudden death Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:10:16 -0000 Doctors are calling for human tissue to be routinely kept for genetic testing whenever young people die without explanation. Foetal heart rate monitor warning Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:35:31 -0000 Doctors are warning expectant parents that at-home foetal heart rate monitors can give false reassurance. Babies 'cry in mother's tongue' Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:38:56 -0000 German researchers say babies begin to pick up the nuances of their parents' accents while still in the womb.
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Kathleen Kennedy Townsend on Abortion Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:44:12 -0000 Don't let abortion politics stand in the way of affordable coverage for all.
Women's Willpower Problem Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:15:45 -0000 Our willpower problem, and what we can do about it.
The Upside of Depression Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:40:29 -0000 Depression might be evolution's way of fixing what ails us
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Flu shots for workers hit sticking point Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:37:12 -0000 Efforts to require flu shots for health workers in order to protect vulnerable patients are being abandoned by some major health ...
How do you deal with food allergies when eating out? Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:58:48 -0000 USA TODAY is looking for readers with food allergies who are willing to share their unusual challenges with eating out at restaurants, ...
NYC giving swine flu vaccine to employers for at-risk employees Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:24:39 -0000 Some of New York City's largest employers including Wall Street firms like Goldman Sachs and big universities have started ...
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