Kathleen Lees : Science World Report

Apr 24, 2015 03:12 PM EDT

Could Having More Sex Get You A Raise? Study Suggests A Healthy Love Life Helps You Do Better At Your Job

Just how often are you having sex? Did you know the number of times you and your partner are hitting the sheets could actually impact your earnings, according to new findings published in the International Journal of Manpower?

Apr 24, 2015 02:37 PM EDT

Asthma Drug Could Help Prevent Patients From Even Having An Attack

New findings published in the journal Science Translational Medicine show that researchers in Wales and England have now developed a highly effective asthma drug that may have uncovered asthma's root cause via an effective asthma drug.

Apr 24, 2015 09:48 AM EDT

Parents May Notice Early Symptoms Of Autism In Their Child Before An Official Diagnosis

Can a parent's concerns predict autism? New findings published in the Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry show how many parents will notice early signs of an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in their child even before he or she is diagnosed.

Apr 24, 2015 09:11 AM EDT

Could 'Extra Sleep' Stall Memory Problems From Alzheimer's?

Extra sleep may help prevent the risk of Alzheimer's disease, according to recent findings published in the journal Current Biology.

Apr 24, 2015 09:08 AM EDT

Could Demanding Jobs Extend Survival Rates In Some With Young-Onset Dementia?

As much as people may hate their jobs, having an intellectually demanding profession is oftentimes necessary as a means of livelihood and survival. And for some, a means to staying mentally fit.

Apr 23, 2015 03:35 AM EDT

Training Programs For Parents May Help Behavioral Problems In Children With Autism

New findings published in the Journal of the American Medical Association show that some training programs for parents could be successful in improving the behavior of children with the health issue.

Apr 23, 2015 02:17 AM EDT

Social Media Increases Fan Interest Among Sports Teams

New findings published in the Journal of Sports Management show that it's extremely beneficial for professional sports teams to engage with their brands via social media on Facebook, Twitter and other similar environments.

Apr 23, 2015 01:55 AM EDT

This Popular Pesticide Is Hurting Wild Bees

Previous studies have shown that pesticides could have a negative effect on plant life and surrounding creatures. Yet a new study published in the journal Nature zeroes in on how wild bees can be particularly affected via this cultural landscape.

Apr 23, 2015 01:22 AM EDT

Sugary Beverages Increase The Risk Of Cardiovascular Issues, Study Suggests

New findings published in the Journal of Clinical Nutrition show that beverages that are sweetened with low, medium and high amounts of high-fructose corn syrup significantly boost the risk of heart disease.

Apr 23, 2015 01:10 AM EDT

Changing The Placement Of Nutrition Labels May Help Consumers Make Healthier Choices

New research shows that placing nutrition labels on the front of food packages could help to be more effective at enabling healthier food choices then where they are currently placed.

Apr 23, 2015 12:47 AM EDT

Babies Feel Pain The Same Way That Adults Do

New findings published in the journal eLife show how babies experience pain in the same way that adults do. In fact, scientists found that babies' brains actually "lit up" in the same way that adults do when they are exposed to the same painful stimulants.

Apr 23, 2015 12:43 AM EDT

MMR Vaccine Not Linked To Autism, Even In High Risk Children

New findings published in a recent edition of JAMA show that there is not a common link between the MMR vaccine and autism, even when used among high-risk children.