Human : Science World Report

Oct 01, 2013 09:24 AM EDT

NASA Astronaut Karen Nyberg Aboard ISS Makes Toy Dinosaur Using Space Station Scraps

NASA's astronaut Karen Nyberg, 43, has created a special toy for her little boy Jack using the space stations scraps on September 22. She made a small toy dinosaur in zero gravity that is currently floating on the space station.

Oct 01, 2013 08:48 AM EDT

Rise in Bed Sharing Among Black and Hispanic Infants Despite SIDS Risk

The percentage of infants sharing a bed with caregivers increased between 1993 and 2010, especially among black and Hispanic families.

Oct 01, 2013 08:53 AM EDT

New Technique 'In Vitro Activation' Can Help Infertile Women

Researchers from Stanford University in California and St. Marianna University in Kawasaki have developed a new technique that could help infertile women become mothers.

Sep 30, 2013 08:32 PM EDT

Vacuum Dust: An Unknown Disease Vector of Bacteria and Mold

A recent study looks at a previously unknown disease vector that's caused by vacuum dust.

Sep 30, 2013 04:16 PM EDT

Roche Immunotherapy Drug Helps in Fight Against Lung Cancer

An experimental immunotherapy drug could help provide a new treatment for lung cancer patients.

Sep 30, 2013 02:31 PM EDT

Higher Mortality Rates, Substance Abuse and Depression Seen in Divorced Men

A recent study takes an in-depth look at divorced rates in men, and the affect it can have on their emotional stability.

Sep 30, 2013 02:01 PM EDT

Men Less Likely to Seek Help for Depression

A recent study takes an in-depth look at the utilization of mental health services.

Sep 30, 2013 01:28 PM EDT

2010 California Pertussis Outbreak

New evidence regarding a 2010 California pertussis outbreak suggests that many people's refusal to get the whooping cough vaccine may have been a critical cause of the health issue.

Sep 30, 2013 12:42 PM EDT

Hispanic Paradox

A recent report by the Comparative Effectiveness Research on Cancer in Texas research group shows that more Hispanic Texans die from cancer than any other cause.

Sep 30, 2013 11:40 AM EDT

Scientists Discover How to Create Gasoline with E. Coli

Could we power our cars with microorganisms? It may just be possible. Scientists have successfully produced 580 mg of gasoline per liter of cultured broth by converting in vivo generated fatty acid.

Sep 30, 2013 11:29 AM EDT

Psychotropic Drug Usage in Preschoolers Stabilizes

A recent nationwide study looks at the use of psychotropic prescription medications that treat emotional problems in children, including ADHD. Research shows that drug use in those 2 to 5 has relatively leveled off in the United States, with peak use from 2002 to 2005.

Sep 30, 2013 11:30 AM EDT

Ex-Pussycat Dolls Member Carmit Bachar Suffered from Cleft Palate

Carmit Bachar, 38, a former Pussycat Dolls band member had a cleft palate since birth. She faced bullying and negative comments and underwent annual surgeries from the age of six months to 18.