Kathleen Lees : Science World Report

Jan 30, 2015 11:04 AM EST

Left Is Less And Right Is More For Chicks And Humans

Baby chicks are yellow, fluffy and down-right adorable. However, most humans probably aren't thinking they have anything in common with modern-day Homo sapiens. Turns out that these adorable creatures map out small numbers on the left side and bigger numbers on the right side, just like us. The inte...

Jan 30, 2015 01:03 AM EST

Love TV A Little Too Much? Your Favorite Shows Might Actually Be Making You Depressed

Do you watch an excessive amount of television? It could be making you depressed, according to a new study.

Jan 30, 2015 12:49 AM EST

'Smart Gene' Helps You Age Better

A new study shows that some with a gene variation that's associated with longevity may have better brain cognition as they age.

Jan 29, 2015 04:55 PM EST

This 'Biological' Marker Helps Detect A Concussion

These days, technology is helping to bring a whole new view into the world of medical science. Researchers at the Cohen Veterans Center worked to assess eye movement in veterans of the long Middle East conflicts, many of whom had suffered from traumatic brain injuries (TBI).

Jan 29, 2015 03:21 PM EST

1 Out Of 10 Adults Skip Their Prescription Drugs Due To Expense, According To CDC

It might not come as much surprise to those with chronic conditions. Close to one in 10 American adults are estimated to not take their prescribed medications due to excessive costs.

Jan 29, 2015 01:55 PM EST

Tackle Football Dangerous For Cognitive Abilities In Children

Tackle football can be dangerous, particularly for growing bodies and brains. New findings published in the journal Neurology show that this kind of sport as a child can result in memory and cognition problems later in life.

Jan 29, 2015 01:09 PM EST

Inflammation Of The Brain Linked To Severe, Crippling Depression

A new study published in JAMA Psychiatry shows that severe clinical depression may be linked to inflammation of the brain. Though the body uses inflammation to protect itself, too much can be damaging to the tissues.

Jan 29, 2015 12:08 PM EST

Nobel Prize-Winner Charles H. Townes Dies At 99

Nobel Prize-winning physicist Charles H. Townes died on Tuesday. He was 99.

Jan 29, 2015 12:10 AM EST

'Expensive' Placebo Drug May Alter Our Perception Of How Well It Actually Works

The most expensive treatments are oftentimes touted as the most effective.

Jan 28, 2015 11:51 PM EST

Flame Retardants May Increase The Risk Of Preterm Birth

Could flame retardants be linked to preterm birth rates? Researchers at the University of Texas Medical Branch found that maternal exposure to high levels of flame-retardants could be a contributing factor in preterm births. Study results showed that women with higher levels of flame-retardant chemi...

Jan 28, 2015 11:38 PM EST