Kathleen Lees : Science World Report

Jun 17, 2014 05:00 PM EDT

The Myth of the 'Trophy Wife': Brains are Part of the Package, Too

A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Notre Dame in Ohio shows that the common stereotype of a "trophy wife" may be more of a myth than an actual reality.

Jun 17, 2014 03:57 PM EDT

"Walkable" Communities Lower Risk of Obesity, Diabetes

Staying physically fit is an important part of our everyday health. Yet a recent study examines the impact of regular physical fitness on diabetic Americans. More specifically, researchers at St. Michael's Hospital and the Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences (ICES) in Toronto looked at how li...

Jun 17, 2014 12:56 PM EDT

Loon Population Dwindling in Wyoming

Wyoming is beginning to miss its rarest nesting bird.

Jun 17, 2014 12:03 PM EDT

Serious Brain Tumor Caused Girl's Uncontrollable Laughter

It may be easy to brush off a child's misbehaving to the impatience and misunderstanding that comes with youth. However, for one little girl in particular, her uncontrollable laughter--deemed as inappropriate behavior--was due to a serious brain tumor not yet recognized.

Jun 17, 2014 11:23 AM EDT

Washing Raw Chicken may Increase Risk of Food Poisoning

Many people may wash raw chicken in the hopes of better cleaning the meat. Yet did you know that this could increase the risk of food poisoning?

Jun 17, 2014 10:45 AM EDT

ADA Revises Blood Sugar Target Levels for Children with Type 1 Diabetes

The American Diabetes Association (ADA) has released a new statement regarding the new blood sugar (glucose) target level for children with type 1 diabetes.

Jun 17, 2014 10:23 AM EDT

Increased Risk of Pathological Gambling when First-Degree Relatives Affected

A recent study conducted by researchers at the UI Carver College of Medicine in Iowa shows that pathological gambling may be significantly more common for those with family members afflicted by the dangerous habit. Findings regarding the study are published in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry.

Jun 17, 2014 10:05 AM EDT

Seizure Medications do not Affect Breastfed Children

A recent study conducted by researchers at Stanford University, California, shows that mothers on antiepileptic medications will not have to worry about passing on the medication to their child while breastfeeding. New research published in the journal JAMA Pediatrics found no negative effects at si...

Jun 17, 2014 09:44 AM EDT

Are You Really Getting Enough Exercise?

Though many recognize the importance of exercise, a recent study conducted by researchers from the School of Kinesiology and Health Science at York University in Canada shows that many may underestimate how much they actually need.

Jun 17, 2014 09:27 AM EDT

Health 'Buzzwords' Encourage Consumers to Buy Certain Food Products

Our food choices may be partially influenced by certain health buzzwords that lull consumers into thinking certain products are "better" for them than they actually are.

Jun 16, 2014 04:13 PM EDT

Could Unique Lipids Help Fight Leukemia?

Researchers from the University of Basel in Switzerland believe that certain lipid molecules may be helpful in fighting leukemia. A recent study, published in the Journal of Experimental Medicine, shows that certain lipids actually carry the power to kill tumor cells.

Jun 16, 2014 04:03 PM EDT

Prenatal Stress may Increase Risk of Obesity in Children

Previous studies have shown that an expectant mother's health can directly affect that of her future child's. Now, a recent study published in the journal PloS ONE shows that mothers who are exposed to high level stress conditions may deal with an increased risk of having children who deal with weig...