Kathleen Lees : Science World Report

Apr 23, 2014 12:07 PM EDT

Diet High in Saturated Fat may Increase Risk of Breast Cancer

A diet high in fat can have a negative impact on our health, particularly when it comes to an increased risk of cancer. A recent study conducted by researchers from the Fondazione IRCCS National Cancer Institute in Milan, Italy, suggests that women who consume a diet heavy in saturated fats could dr...

Apr 23, 2014 11:13 AM EDT

Extinct Species of Fly Discovered in Translucent Tomb of Amber

Meet the Burmapogon bruckschi: A newfound species of fly that lived during the age of the dinosaurs. The now extinct specimens were discovered in a translucent tomb of amber from Myanmar's Hukawng Valley, measuring in at just an inch long.

Apr 23, 2014 10:17 AM EDT

The Baby who Demands to Be Breastfed may be Trying to Prevent Future Siblings

For first-time parents, the night time cries of a newborn can be exhausting, aggravating and above all, libido-killing.

Apr 22, 2014 11:57 PM EDT

Testosterone Exposure in the Womb may Determine Risk of Serious Illnesses in Men

A recent study shows that low exposure to testosterone in the womb could increase men's risk for certain health conditions, including obesity, diabetes and even heart disease.

Apr 22, 2014 10:38 PM EDT

Monkeys Know a Thing or Two about Math

A recent study shows that there's more to "monkey business" than previously thought. As prior studies have shown how these animals carry the capability to do basic arithmetic, new research delves into the roots of mathematical evolution through our primate cousins.

Apr 22, 2014 05:01 PM EDT

Men Just don't Sound Sexy: Blame Mate Selection

Which sex holds the title for most suave sound?

Apr 22, 2014 02:56 PM EDT

Labor Induction does not Increase Autism Risk

A recent study shows that there is no connection between induced labor and an increased risk of autism.

Apr 22, 2014 12:56 PM EDT

Children with IBS at Increased Risk for Celiac Disease

For adolescents affected with IBS, a recent study indicates that they may also be at a higher risk for celiac disease.

Apr 22, 2014 12:13 PM EDT

Neanderthal Gene Analysis: Populations were Smaller, More Isolated

Though some studies have suggested that at least one-fifth of the Neanderthal genome can be found in human DNA, a recent study conducted by the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in Leipzig, Germany, shows that Neanderthal populations were typically smaller and more isolated.

Apr 22, 2014 10:03 AM EDT

Inactivation of Protein Retinoblastoma Promotes Nerve Cell Growth

A recent study conducted by University of Calgary's Hotchkiss Brain Institute (HBI) shows that it may be possible to regulate nerve cell growth in damaged tissues found in the nervous system.

Apr 22, 2014 09:17 AM EDT

Sleep Disorder Linked to Parkinson's, Alzheimer's

A sleep disorder that causes individuals to act out their dreams may be an indicator of certain brain diseases, including Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease, according to researchers from the University of Toronto.

Apr 21, 2014 05:33 PM EDT

The Big Bang Theory: Half of Americans 'Doubtful' it Happened

Most of us are familiar with the Big Bang theory, a cataclysmic explosion responsible for the expansion of the universe. However, for many Americans, they're just not so sure it even happened. In fact, a recent study shows that half of study respondents said they were "not too confident" or "not at ...