Kathleen Lees : Science World Report

Apr 28, 2015 03:15 PM EDT

Child Bullying: Some Victims May Face Worse Emotional Trauma Than Maltreatment

New findings presented at the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) annual meeting in San Diego suggest that bullying adversely affects children even more so than maltreatment.

Apr 28, 2015 02:00 PM EDT

Girls Diagnosed Later Than Boys With Autism: Could Less Severe Symptoms Be The Reason?

A new study shows that diagnosing autism in girls is more difficult due to less severe symptoms.

Apr 28, 2015 01:21 PM EDT

Smiley Faces Help Kids Pick Healthier Food Choices

Would you be more likely to eat something healthy if it had a smiley face on it? Some kids would, according to recent research presented at the Pediatric Academic Societies annual meeting in San Diego, Calif.

Apr 28, 2015 11:46 AM EDT

Colon Cancer Risk Reduced With Added Fiber From Rural African Diet, Study Finds

There are numerous factors that play a role in cancer risk. Yet could our diet increase or decrease our risk of colon cancer?

Apr 28, 2015 11:15 AM EDT

HIV Infected Men Need Less Alcohol To Feel A 'Buzz'

Researchers at Yale University and VA Pittsburgh Healthcare found that men infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) are more sensitive to alcohol than uninfected counterparts.

Apr 28, 2015 08:42 AM EDT

'Alert Insomniacs' May Suffer From Cognitive Impairment

New findings published in the journal Clinical Sleep Medicine suggest that insomnia could result in cognitive impairment for night workers.

Apr 27, 2015 05:05 PM EDT

High Blood Pressure May Increase Your Risk Of Glaucoma

Could high blood pressure increase the risk of glaucoma? New findings examine how the second leading cause of blindness in the world could also be hurting health in another way.

Apr 27, 2015 04:45 PM EDT

What Could Loud Snoring Mean For Your Health?

A loud snorer can certainly be annoying, but could it be the signs of a serious health issue? New research examines how loud snoring could be an indicator that something else is going on.

Apr 27, 2015 04:27 PM EDT

Some ASD Children May Outgrow Their Symptoms

Statistics show that as many as 1 in 68 children will be diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), with the overwhelming majority of child patients male.

Apr 27, 2015 04:19 PM EDT

Could Air Pollution Be Damaging Your Brain?

New findings published in the American Heart Association journal Stroke reveal that long-term exposure to air pollution increases the risk of silent stroke by 46 percent, can disrupt the size of the brain and it's structure by 0.32 percent and may also result in reduced cognition.

Apr 27, 2015 04:08 PM EDT

Read To Your Child: This Boosts Brain Power, Study Reveals

There's no doubt that reading to your children sets an excellent example for the future. But did you know it could also help them with language development and a want to read more as they grow into adults?

Apr 27, 2015 12:11 AM EDT

Standing Helps Children Learn Better

A new study published in the Journal of Health Promotion and Education suggests that standing could be a better way to help facilitate learning and concentration.