Kathleen Lees : Science World Report

Apr 19, 2014 09:15 AM EDT

Recyclable Waste: Could Astronaut Urine Fuel a Trip to Mars? (Video)

Pee and other human waste certainly aren't the most glamorous aspects of space, but all the same, they're a practical problem for those in orbit. For instance, there comes the critical question: What to do with astronaut waste? Fortunately, scientists have come up with a new process that can recy...

Apr 18, 2014 10:44 PM EDT

Could Weight-Loss Surgery Change your Taste Buds?

Weight loss surgery can have dramatic results. Not only can it cause significant weight loss, but it can also greatly decrease the risk of weight-related health issues. Yet a recent study conducted by researchers from the Leicester Royal Infirmary in the United Kingdom shows that it may also change...

Apr 18, 2014 10:25 PM EDT

Beginning of the Week is Time for Healthy Thoughts

For those worried about what's going on with their health, a recent study shows that Monday and Tuesday are the most common days in which people search for related issues online.

Apr 18, 2014 03:37 PM EDT

Get Moving: Exercise Reverses Signs of Skin Aging

A recent study shows that not only will regular exercise extend life expectancy, but it's also likely to reverse signs of the aging process commonly seen in your skin.

Apr 18, 2014 02:55 PM EDT

The Long-Term Effects of Childhood Bullying: They Last a Lifetime

Many adults who were bullied as children may suffer from the harsh aftermath for the rest of their lives. A recent study conducted by researchers from the Institute of Psychiatry at King's College London shows that many of these children consequently deal with issues regarding school performance, ph...

Apr 18, 2014 01:59 PM EDT

Men with Chronic Inflammation at Increased Rate of Prostate Cancer

For many men, chronic inflammation can nearly double their risk for prostate cancer compared to those with little to no inflammation.

Apr 18, 2014 12:01 PM EDT

Brain Distractions: Genetic, Environmental Factors Play a Role

A new brain-related discovery could potentially revolutionize the way doctor's treat attention-deficit disorders.

Apr 18, 2014 11:01 AM EDT

Identifying New Therapeutic Options for Treatment of Scleroderma

A recent study lead by Northwestern Medicine scientists has shown potential leads on new treatments for scleroderma, a chronic, connective tissue disease with symptoms that can range from mild to life threatening.

Apr 17, 2014 11:53 PM EDT

Anti-Seizure Drug Ezogabine may Help Reduce Alcohol Consumption

Researchers from the Boston University School of Medicine have found that the anti-seizure drug ezogabine could potentially help in the road to recovery from alcoholism.

Apr 17, 2014 11:26 PM EDT

FDA Issues Warning Over Laparoscopic Power Morcellation Tool

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning Thursday regarding a common surgical procedure that's used to remove uterine fibroids and benign tumors.

Apr 17, 2014 04:39 PM EDT

12 Million Americans Misdiagnosed Each Year: Study

A recent study shows how one in 20 adults are misdiagnosed in outpatient clinics throughout the United States.

Apr 17, 2014 01:57 PM EDT

'Female Penis' Discovered in Rare Brazilian Cave Insects

Four newly discovered species of Brazilian insects have given a whole new meaning to the phrase gender reversal. In other words, the females have a penis and the males have a vagina.