Kathleen Lees : Science World Report

Apr 06, 2014 09:32 PM EDT

Severe Depression may Increase Risk of Heart Failure

Depression has the power to harm emotional and physical aspects of our health. In fact, a recent study reveals that in some cases, severe depression can also increase the risk of heart failure by up to 40 percent

Apr 05, 2014 04:23 PM EDT

U.S. Circumcision Rates Declining: Study

Statistics show that circumcision rates have fallen by as much as 83 percent in the United States since the 1860s to just 77 percent today's population. Yet Brian Morris, a professor at the School of Medical Sciences at the University of Sydney, reports that the benefits of the procedure far outweig...

Apr 04, 2014 05:22 PM EDT

Facial Expressions say a lot about Mixed Emotions

Identifying emotion can be tough. What you're dealing with may be a combination of several thoughts and feelings. Though scientists could only previously identify six basic human emotions, including happy, fearful, angry, sad, disgusted and surprised, they're now working on "emotion categories" that...

Apr 04, 2014 04:19 PM EDT

Yellowstone Bison Migrate to Lower Elevation, Not Possible Volcanic Eruption (Video)

Many bison have been seen fleeing Yellowstone National Park. However, the nature organization is currently working to dispell myths that the supervolcano located in the park--also referred to as Yellowstone Supervolcano--may be about to erupt, causing the animals to leave.

Apr 04, 2014 03:34 PM EDT

Mentally Challenging Jobs may Preserve Brain Power 15 Years After Retirement

A recent study examines the importance of having a mentally-stimulating job.

Apr 04, 2014 03:07 PM EDT

Hummingbird History: Study Reveals Creatures Rare, Rapid Evolution

Researchers from the University of California, Berkeley, discovered a new family tree for hummingbirds--detailing the creature's migration from Europe, Asia and North America before settling in South American nearly 22 million years ago.

Apr 04, 2014 02:26 PM EDT

Are Cereal Box Mascots Calling your Kids? Study

Cereal box cartoon characters may provide entertainment for your kids while strolling through the supermarket isles. Yet a recent study conducted by researchers from Cornell University's Food and Brand Lab and the Yale Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity show that these colorful boxes may be mor...

Apr 04, 2014 01:45 PM EDT

New York Mom Refused Cancer Treatment to Protect Baby

For Elizabeth Joice, the life of her child was more important than her own.

Apr 04, 2014 01:12 PM EDT

'Robo-Roo' Robot Jumps Just like a Kangaroo (Video)

In case you haven't, meet 'Robo-roo'--the robot that jumps just like a Kangaroo.

Apr 04, 2014 12:35 PM EDT

Color Blindness more Common in Boys

A recent study shows that white male children are more likely to suffer from colorblindness.

Apr 04, 2014 11:56 AM EDT

Depth in Drawings: What Illustrations by Children Reveal

For many children and adults alike, art continues to be a form of expression through the subconscious mind. Yet for children in particular, certain crafts could be used as forensic tools to further investigate symptoms of abuse.

Apr 03, 2014 11:50 PM EDT