Human : Science World Report

Nov 05, 2013 02:08 PM EST

Undescribed Ligament Discovered in Human Knee

Researchers at University Hospitals Leuven have discovered a previously undescribed ligament that's located in the human knee. It appears to play an important role with anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears.

Nov 05, 2013 12:41 PM EST

Seizure Disorder Drug Gabapentin Could be Effective in Treating Alcohol Dependence

Gabapentin, a drug that's currently designated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat epilepsy and certain types of pain, may not also be effective for treating certain types of alcohol dependence, according to researchers.

Nov 05, 2013 11:49 AM EST

Gender Discrimination: Some Heterosexual Men do not Recognize Bisexuality, Study

A recent study looks at how heterosexual men perceive bisexuality. Many do not believe it is a "legitimate sexual orientation," according to researchers from the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health.

Nov 05, 2013 11:11 AM EST

Bariatric Surgery may Improve Sex Drive for some Women

It might not come as much of a surprise that losing weight can make you more fit, sexier and healthier in general. Yet a recent study showed that women who underwent weight loss surgery saw great improvements in their sex drives.

Nov 05, 2013 10:26 AM EST

Glow-in-the-Dark Ice Cream Made from Chemically-Produced Jellyfish Luminescence

For some, rainbow sprinkles on your vanilla cone simply wasn't enough.

Nov 05, 2013 09:43 AM EST

Interracial Love: Does Ethnicity Matter in Online Dating?

Social media has helped many reach out to other races outside their own, often times through romantic overtures.

Nov 04, 2013 03:39 PM EST

Working through Marital Conflicts: Do Women Hold the Key?

A recent study shows that after marital disagreements, it's more important for the wives to calm down than husbands.

Nov 04, 2013 12:33 PM EST

Civilizations Rise and Fall with Soil Quality: Dangers for Modern Agriculture

Civilizations rise and fall depending on the quality of their soil. With good farmland, cities and towns can flourish. Without it, though, they can easily fall. Now, scientists have revealed that the modern world could suffer a similar fate to past civilizations if soil quality degrades enough.

Nov 04, 2013 12:32 PM EST

Good Oral Hygiene Helps Cardiovascular Health

Are you taking proper care of your oral health?

Nov 04, 2013 11:22 AM EST

The Call of the Wild: Nepal Man can Allegedly Imitate Sounds of 251 Bird Species

Maybe you can recognize a laughing gull during mating season. Or, perhaps you can spot the squawk of a Caspian Tern. Whether you're a bird watcher or you just have an interest in the call of the wild, Nepal-native Gautam Sapkota has a knack for picking up the language of the birds.

Nov 04, 2013 11:13 AM EST

Putting a Child First Makes Parents Happier: Life Improved by Selflessness

Scientists have discovered that parents who prioritize their children's well-being over their own are not only happier, but also derive more meaning in life from their child-rearing responsibilities.

Nov 04, 2013 10:43 AM EST

DNA from Mom and Dad: New Method Personalizes Medicine

Is your DNA from mom or from dad? Particular genetic sequences can come from different sides of the family tree. Now, scientists have developed a new technique that successfully determines whether these genetic sequences come from an individual's mother or father.