Kathleen Lees : Science World Report

May 05, 2014 12:11 PM EDT

Light-Sensitive Proteins Found in Plant Cells Change how they Discover Light

Most plants gravitate towards the sun. That nourishing light helps them grow and stay healthy. Yet a recent study looks at how light-sensitive proteins found in plant cells may change how they discover light.

May 05, 2014 11:24 AM EDT

Minimally Invasive Procedures can Help Peripheral Artery Disease

Many who deal with the symptoms of peripheral artery disease (PAD) may face certain limitations throughout their life. This circulatory problem that narrows the arteries also reduces blood flow to the limbs, and can even reduce blood flow to the heart and brain.

May 05, 2014 10:32 AM EDT

Children/Dental careFew Children Receive Proper Dental Care before First Birthday

A recent study shows that few children receive dental care before the recommended age of 1.

May 05, 2014 10:10 AM EDT

Baby Gate Injuries on the Rise in U.S.

Many parents have been advised to install baby gates as a safety precaution. However, a recent study shows that these devices could be more harmful than helpful.

May 05, 2014 12:25 AM EDT

Frequent Nightmares may Indicate Bullying in Adolescents

A recent study shows that many children who are bullied may express some of their anxiety through nightmares.

May 05, 2014 12:16 AM EDT

Understanding the Genetic and Environmental Factors of Autism

A recent study conducted by researchers at King's College London, Karolinska Institutet in Sweden and Mount Sinai in the United States show that understanding the environmental factors of autism are just as important as studying the genetic aspects.

May 05, 2014 12:05 AM EDT

Many Parents not Practicing Safe Sleep Habits for their Infant

Statistics show that each year, 4,000 babies die from sleep-related deaths involving suffocation and strangulation in the United States, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics.

May 04, 2014 11:50 PM EDT

Autistic Youth at Increased Risk for Alcoholism: Study

A recent study shows that autistic young adults may be at an increased risk for alcoholism.

May 04, 2014 11:41 PM EDT

Why More Expensive Food just Tastes Better: Study

A recent study shows that more expensive food is typically deemed more delicious than its cheaper counterpart.

May 02, 2014 06:03 PM EDT

The Smell of Sex: How Humans Detect Pheromones in Potential Partners

There's nothing like a whiff of pheromones to get the chemical signals all riled up. Of course, we might not know it, but this is how we subconsciously identify the opposite sex. A recent study examines how this chemical cocktail helps us determine different genders.

May 02, 2014 05:38 PM EDT

Exercise Helps Keep your Long-Term Memory Working

Make sure to hit the gym. It's not just good for your body, but it's also good for your mind, according to a recent study.

May 02, 2014 05:04 PM EDT

French Authorities Suspend Pig Products over Diarrhea Virus

French authorities will ban live pigs and certain pig products from North America and Japan in order to prevent a deadly health issue, known as the diarrhea virus.