Kathleen Lees : Science World Report

Dec 09, 2014 08:37 PM EST

Young Puerto Rican Women Know Little About HPV

Statistics show that HPV vaccination rates are significantly low among Puerto Rican women. Now, researchers at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) School of Public Health have discovered that while 51 percent of women will start the vaccination series, only 21 percent...

Dec 09, 2014 08:03 PM EST

Patients Prescribed Narcotic Medications Are Staying On Them Longer, Study Says

Health officials across the country are working to lower painkiller and opioid abuse. However, a new study shows that more people are taking these addictive medications for a longer amount of time.

Dec 09, 2014 06:56 PM EST

Could A Simple Blood Test Detect Early Signs Of Breast Cancer?

Recent findings published in the journal Metallomics have found that a certain blood test can help doctors diagnose breast cancer at an earlier stage.

Dec 09, 2014 06:12 PM EST

BPA Found In Canned Goods Could Increase Your Risk Of Heart Issues

Previous studies have examined how bisphenol A (BPA) can be hazardous to your health. For instance, drinking or eat from cans lined with this endocrine disruptor may increase your blood pressure, according to recent findings published in the journal Hypertension.

Dec 09, 2014 05:44 PM EST

Are E-Cigs Less Addictive Than Cigarettes?

E-cigarettes may be "healthier" than regular smoking, yet there's still much that's unknown about their long term effects. Now, recent findings show that they are less-addictive than regular cigarettes.

Dec 08, 2014 06:14 PM EST

Punishing Children For Lying May Not Bring The Truth

Children have been known to tell a fib or two. How parents go about handling this could make a big difference in how they behave, according to recent findings published in the Journal of Experimental Child Psychology.

Dec 08, 2014 03:54 PM EST

HPV Vaccine Does Not Increase Risky Sexual Behaviors Among Young Girls

Vaccination against HPV does not increase the risk of sexual behavior among girls, according to recent findings conducted by researchers at McGill University in Montreal.

Dec 08, 2014 02:57 PM EST

Smoking May Hurt Your Ability To Quit Drinking

Could smoking hurt your ability to cut alcohol once and for all? Researchers at the University of Buffalo Research Institute on Addictions (RIA) have found that a small number of clients who smoke have shorter stays in alcohol treatment programs than non-smokers, along with poorer treatment outcomes...

Dec 08, 2014 02:19 PM EST

Norovirus Outbreak Leaves 200 On New Zealand Cruise Sick

A norovirus outbreak hit a cruise ship near Australia, leaving 200 passengers sick and confined to their cabins, according to health officials.

Dec 08, 2014 12:44 PM EST

New Tool Helps Identify Pancreatic Cancer Genes

Researchers have identified a new tool that can help spot genetic links to pancreatic cancer in mice. The new technique works by introducing sections of DNA known as piggBac transposons into the mouse genome. These DNA sections jump around within the genome and reinsert themselves at random, which...

Dec 08, 2014 12:00 PM EST

Could Artificial Aromas Smell Like The Real Thing?

This past year, "Aroma R-evolution" kit came out with four forks and 21 vials of full aromas including oil, smoke and mint that can be enhanced by dropping a scented liquid on a fork.

Dec 08, 2014 10:58 AM EST

Researchers Work On Tackling The Signs Aging

Researchers at the University of Leicester have made a new discovery when it comes to halting the aging process in certain medical conditions. The findings are published in the journal Cell Death and Disease.