Kathleen Lees : Science World Report

Mar 17, 2014 03:04 PM EDT

Do Male Heart Attack Patients Receive Faster Care? Study

A recent study shows how some medical providers may discriminate against women when it comes to giving heart attack treatment.

Mar 17, 2014 01:40 PM EDT

Chocolate Pills? They're Good for your Heart

It's no news that certain types of dark chocolate, in particular, could provide excellent health benefits when consumed in moderation. Yet a recent study talks of a new, dare we say, chocolate pill? You heard right.

Mar 17, 2014 12:20 PM EDT

ADHD Drugs may Cause Weight Gain in Children

Children diagnosed with attention-deficity/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and on stimulant medications to control symptoms tend to gain more weight than peers as they enter their teenage years, according to a recent study.

Mar 17, 2014 11:33 AM EDT

Colon Cancer Among Older Americans Declining

A recent study shows that fewer older Americans are being diagnosed with colon cancer. For those aged 50 and up, findings show a 30 percent drop thanks to screenings and new uptake of colonoscopies.

Mar 17, 2014 11:06 AM EDT

Sweetener Extracted from Tequila Plant could Help Lower Blood Sugar Levels

Though tequila alone may be unlikely to lower blood sugar, the sweetener extracted from the plant may be able to help. A recent study shows, in fact, that sweet substances can actually lower blood glucose levels in patients with type 2 diabetes and may even help others lose weight, as well.

Mar 16, 2014 11:05 PM EDT

Rare Conjoined Twins Share Only One Body (Video)

A mother from Northern India recently gave birth in a very rare case to conjoined twins. For these two, unlike typical cases, the twins share only one body despite having two heads, necks and spines.

Mar 16, 2014 10:51 PM EDT

Being Single: Could Love Trigger Feelings of Worthlessness?

For single individuals, a recent study shows that watching advertising that relates to happy couples or families may actually trigger feelings of worthlessness and even depression in some.

Mar 16, 2014 10:17 PM EDT

Health of Husband may Determine Happiness, Longevity of Marriage

A happy marriage depends greatly on the positive involvement of both partners, yet recent information found by researchers from the University of Chicago suggests that a marriage may be more likely to survive if the husband, in particular, is in good health.

Mar 16, 2014 08:40 PM EDT

Could Waist Circumference be a Better Predictor of Death Risk than BMI? Study

Though body mass index (BMI) can certainly be a good indicator of a healthy weight to height relationship, a recent study shows that this obesity measurement may not be as necessary to determine overall health and lifespan. A recent study suggests that measuring people's belly circumference may work...

Mar 16, 2014 07:34 PM EDT

MIT Researchers Develop Robot Fish that Moves like the Real Thing

Thanks to MIT researchers, their collaborative efforts have made a new aquatic robot that completely replicates the realistic movements of a fish by producing the illusion of the real animal.

Mar 15, 2014 08:09 PM EDT

Dole Recall: Bagged Salad may have Listeria

Dole Fresh Vegetables has recently announced that they are recalling bagged salad products due to possible listeria contamination. The company was notified regarding the risk after a sample of Dole Italian Salad tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes, with testing conducted by the Canadian Food ...

Mar 15, 2014 07:20 PM EDT

Costco Recall: Freeze-Dried Fruit Snacks may have Salmonella

Costco recently recalled 59,780 cases of Kirkland Signature Real Sliced Fruit due to possible Salmonella contamination. According to an FDA News release, those who may have purchased the product were contacted by phone and letter that it would no longer be available on shelves.