Catherine Griffin : Science World Report

Dec 26, 2013 09:57 AM EST

Antidepressant Does Not Improve Stomach Disorder Symptoms

It turns out that antidepressants don't improve symptoms for a stomach disorder. Scientists found that the use of the antidepressant nortriptyline did not help patients with idiopathic (of unknown causes) gastoparesis.

Dec 26, 2013 09:04 AM EST

Scientists Complete Genomic Analysis of Cervical Cancer: Possible New Treatments

Researchers have made a breakthrough when it comes to cervical cancer. They've completed a comprehensive genomic analysis of cervical cancer in two patient populations.

Dec 26, 2013 08:37 AM EST

Breast Cancer Patients with Young Children Less Likely to Use Radiotherapy

While younger women tend to have more aggressive tumors and have higher risks of recurrence than older breast cancer patients, they are less likely to receive radiotherapy. Now, scientists have taken a closer look as to why that is in order to find out ways to encourage women to take this particular...

Dec 26, 2013 08:21 AM EST

New Way to Treat Chronic Migraine in Children and Adolescents

Chronic migraine doesn't just affect adults. It can also impact children and adolescents. Now, scientists have found that the use of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can reduce the frequency of headaches and migraine-related disability.

Dec 25, 2013 10:43 AM EST

How to Increase Your Personal Savings: Take a Lesson from 'Groundhog Day'

Want to increase your personal savings? Then you may want to take a leaf out of Bill Murray's character in the movie "Groundhog Day." Researchers have discovered that a cyclical mindset may be more effective at encouraging short-term savings than the typical linear, goal-oriented approach to time.

Dec 25, 2013 10:27 AM EST

New Optimized Coatings for Implants Reduce Risk of Bacterial Infection

There may be a new technology that could help with orthopaedic and dental implants. Researchers have developed a method of selection of new surface treatment process for these implants that could help reduce the risk of infection.

Dec 25, 2013 10:07 AM EST

Greek Economic Crisis Linked to Higher Air Pollution

It turns out that an economic crisis in Greece may also lead to an air pollution crisis. Researchers have discovered that during a cold snap, air quality can decrease greatly when individuals burn cheaper fuel for warmth.

Dec 25, 2013 09:47 AM EST

Scientists Explore World's Largest Undersea Canyon

Scientists have learned a bit more about the world's largest undersea canyon. A team has recently returned from a five-week research expedition, mapping and sampling the canyon off northwest Morocco.

Dec 25, 2013 09:09 AM EST

Top Cities Likely to Have a White Christmas This Holiday Season

Looking forward to a white Christmas? You may just have one, and there may be a way to predict whether or not you'll have one in the future. A climatologist has crunched the numbers from the past 50 years of weather observations and has found the best places for snow on the ground come Christmas.

Dec 25, 2013 08:37 AM EST

Is Religion Good for Business? New Study Reveals Surprising Link

You might think that religion may deter business, but researchers have now found that the opposite is true. It turns out that businesses with head offices in places with high levels of "religiosity" are less likely to experience stock price crashes as a result of not disclosing bad financial news.

Dec 24, 2013 10:19 AM EST

Pregnant Women Don't Need to Avoid Peanuts: Children's Allergies

It turns out that women who are pregnant don't need to fear eating peanuts. Scientists have found that women who eat peanuts while pregnant will not cause their children to develop peanut allergies.

Dec 24, 2013 10:16 AM EST

Laser Mission Reveals Bright Future for Space Communications

It turns out that there's a bright future for space communication. Scientists have completed a 30-day Lunar Laser Communication Demonstration (LLCD) mission and have found that the possibility of expanding broadband capabilities in space using laser communications is not only possible, but likely.