Kathleen Lees : Science World Report

Feb 23, 2016 12:28 PM EST

Why Are More Women Having Mastectomies Today?

The number of women undergoing mastectomies in the United States has increased 36 percent between 2005 and 2013, despite that the overall rate of breast cancer has remained stable, according to a new report.

Feb 23, 2016 08:00 AM EST

Eating Chocolate May Boost Brain Power

New findings published in the journal Appetite reveal that eating chocolate may lead to better brain function.

Feb 22, 2016 05:02 PM EST

These Common Antibiotics Don't Increase The Risk Of Heart Problems

New findings presented by Canadian researchers show that macrolide antibiotics, including azithromycin, clarithromycin and erythromycin, no further increase these risks than nonmacrolide antibiotics.

Feb 22, 2016 04:34 PM EST

Preschool Age Children Gauge What's 'Fair' Differently Than Adults

What do children really think is fair when it comes to discipline and rewards?

Feb 22, 2016 03:52 PM EST

HIV Drug Used During Pregnancy May Result In Developmental Effects

New findings published in the journal AIDS show that pregnant women infected with the virus who take the antiretroviral (ARV) drug atazanavir may have children with developmental problems.

Feb 22, 2016 03:47 PM EST

Dried Plums May Help Protect Against Bone Loss From Radiation

New findings published in the journal Scientific Reports show that dried plums may provide protection from bone loss due to radiation.

Feb 22, 2016 03:35 PM EST

The HPV Vaccine Is Significantly Lowering Infection Rates

Thank the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine for lowering the risk of cancer-causing HPV strains among girls. The vaccine is currently recommended for young girls and boys aged 11 to 12.

Feb 22, 2016 03:34 PM EST

The 'Charlie Sheen Effect': Here's What His HIV Announcement Caused

Charlie Sheen has been known for a lot of things, but health promoter isn't want people would usually think of.

Feb 22, 2016 07:40 AM EST

Is Dental Equipment Really Clean? It May Contain Bacteria

New findings published in the journal Water Research show that despite disinfectants used by dentists to clean up dental materials, French researchers found that many pieces of equipment still contained bacteria in water lines.

Feb 22, 2016 07:40 AM EST

This Drink May Decrease The Risk Of Liver Cirrhosis

A new study boasts another benefit for coffee, suggesting that increasing coffee consumption may reduce the risk of developing liver cirrhosis; this disease results in one million deaths per year, which typically occurs from excessive alcohol and some types of food.

Feb 22, 2016 07:37 AM EST

Gum Disease Linked To Increased Mortality Risk From Chronic Kidney Disease

Gum disease may increase the risk of kidney disease, according to a recent study.

Feb 21, 2016 07:36 AM EST

Losing Your Senses? Multisensory Losses Impact Older Adults

Previous studies link loss of one's senses-including taste, smell, touch, vision, and hearing-to an increased risk of cognitive decline, poor mental health and increased mortality.