Kathleen Lees : Science World Report

Jun 06, 2014 04:15 PM EDT

Apple iWatch Tracks Your Health: Smartwatch Features Coming in October

There's a bit of gossip floating around about Apple's iWatch, though the annual Worldwide Developers Conference left little time to discuss this future piece of technology.

Jun 06, 2014 03:27 PM EDT

Marijuana Use in Young Men Disrupts the Size and Shape of Their Sperm

Fostering a love of marijuana may not be the best habit for anyone, but particularly for young men looking to start a family.

Jun 06, 2014 02:05 PM EDT

Children of Divorced Parents more likely to be Obese: Study

Divorce can be particularly stressful for immediate family members. Yet a recent study shows that besides emotional harm, physical issues can also result. A recent study, published in the journal BMJ Open, shows that the children of divorced parents may be at an increased risk of obesity.

Jun 06, 2014 01:42 PM EDT

Excessive Exposure to Air Pollution Increases Risk of Autism, Schizophrenia

Excessive air pollution continues to plague urban areas throughout the world. Now a new study, published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives, shows that besides certain respiratory illnesses, it can also increase the risk of autism and even schizophrenia in some individuals.

Jun 06, 2014 11:55 AM EDT

'Weighing In' on the Costs of Skipping Breakfast

A healthy, hearty breakfast can provide you with much needed nutrients throughout the day, but it might not have much to do with weight loss.

Jun 06, 2014 12:00 AM EDT

Mice Make Memories While They Snooze: Sleep and The Brain

Of course, a good night's sleep plays a critical role in our daily function, but what's exactly going on as we sift in and out of dreamland? A lot of memory-making, according to researchers at New York University (NYU).

Jun 04, 2014 06:44 PM EDT

Koalas Keep Cool by Hugging Trees

Australia's native marsupial, the koala, loves to hug a nice tree trunk, particularly during a heat wave. According to ecophysiologist, professor Andrew Krockenberger of James Cook University in Townsville, much of this behavior has to do with a cooling process that helps the creature determine the ...

Jun 03, 2014 11:39 PM EDT

A Bedroom TV may Help Couples Ramp Up their Sex Lives

A recent study shows that keeping a television in your bedroom may be all you need to spark up your sex life.

Jun 03, 2014 11:25 PM EDT

Suicide Rates Higher after Midnight

A recent study shows that the risk of suicide may be greater during certain times of the day. According to researchers at the University of Pennsylvania, they found that suicide risks typically peak after midnight.

Jun 03, 2014 10:51 PM EDT

Home Health Care Increases Risk of Infection

Health care services remain an essential part of recovery practices following surgery and other health issues. However, for Americans receiving home care, a recent study suggests that they may be more likely to suffer from serious and potentially fatal complications. Unsterile living conditions and ...

Jun 03, 2014 10:35 PM EDT

Spiders Spin their Webs with a Kind of Music

There's more to a spider's web than meets the eye and ears, that is, according to a recent study conducted by researchers at the universities of Oxford, Strathcylde and Sheffield.

Jun 03, 2014 10:18 PM EDT

Antidepressants may Influence Risk of Autism: Study

Certain antidepressants taken during pregnancy may increase the future's child's risk of autism, according to a recent study conducted by researchers at Drexel University.