Kathleen Lees : Science World Report

Oct 28, 2014 02:09 PM EDT

Happy Birthday, Jonas Salk! Google Doodle Honors Scientist Known For Polio Vaccine

Today, October 28th, marks the 100th birth anniversary of Dr. Jonas Salk--an incredible scientist who developed the first Polio vaccine. Google Doodle honors the day, showing children holding up a board that says ‘Thank you, Dr. Salk.'

Oct 28, 2014 12:28 PM EDT

Making Healthy Dietary Choices: Spices And Herbs Help Replace Sodium

Research shows that proper nutrition is essential when it comes to leading a healthy life. Now, findings published in the journal Nutrition examine how herbs and spices can elevate the chances of healthy dietary choices.

Oct 28, 2014 10:54 AM EDT

5 Percent Of U.S. Children Suffer From A Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

Numerous studies have shown just how alcohol can affect the development of a fetus.

Oct 28, 2014 10:13 AM EDT

Baby-Wipe Recall: 10 Packaged Brands Infected With Bacteria

A nationwide recall on baby-wipes has been made by Nutek Disposables, warning consumers that certain packages may contain bacteria.

Oct 28, 2014 12:08 AM EDT

Increased Risk Of Seizures Following MMR Vaccine

Recent findings published in the journal Nature Genetics suggest a link between the vaccination for measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) and febrile seizures among a small number of children or about one in every 1,000 children who are given MMR vaccinations.

Oct 27, 2014 09:58 PM EDT

Children Ease Menopausal Symptoms, New Study Shows

Having kids in the house could help reduce symptoms of menopause, according to a new study.

Oct 27, 2014 08:27 PM EDT

Ibuprofen Better Than Oral Morphine In Children With Fracture Pain

Children suffering from bone fracture found that ibuprofen helped to reduce pain better than oral morphine, according to recent findings published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal.

Oct 27, 2014 05:42 PM EDT

Newly Donated Blood Helps Reduce Post-Operative Complications During Heart Surgery

Patients undergoing heart surgery who received newly donated blood are likely to have significantly fewer post-operative complications than those who received blood that's been donated more than two weeks before surgery, according to recent findings presented at the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress.

Oct 27, 2014 10:14 AM EDT

Cocoa Flavanols May Improve Age-Related Memory Loss

Flavanols found in cocoa may be the secret to reversing aging, according to recent findings in the journal Nature Neuroscience.

Oct 27, 2014 09:16 AM EDT

Heart Disease And Stroke Twice As Common In Individuals With Mental Health Problems

Previous studies show that heart disease and stroke are twice as high among those with mental health issues.

Oct 27, 2014 08:53 AM EDT

Chest Radiation Of Rare Childhood Cancer Increases Risk Of Breast Cancer Later In Life

Recent findings published in the journal CANCER reveal that chest radiation for Wilms tumor, otherwise known as a rare form of childhood cancer, could pose an increased risk of breast cancer later in life due to radiation exposure.

Oct 26, 2014 08:09 PM EDT