Kathleen Lees : Science World Report

Mar 14, 2014 11:51 PM EDT

'Contagious Yawning': Why are some People more Susceptible?

A recent study challenges the popular belief that yawning is "contagious."

Mar 14, 2014 11:13 PM EDT

Water and Weight Loss: Does it Help?

Recent research shows that drinking a lot of water will not necessarily help you loose weight, according to nutrition expert Dr. Beth Kitchin of the University of Alabama.

Mar 14, 2014 10:29 PM EDT

Are Parents of Children with Congenital Heart Disease Provided Proper Information by Doctors? Study

A recent survey of parents of children with congenital heart disease shows that physicians need to work on communication with families when it comes to diagnosing a patient. In fact, the study found that some physicians did not properly show compassion to help ensure patients of all available option...

Mar 14, 2014 07:07 PM EDT

'Selfies' and Social Media: Could Unrealistic Pictures Pressure Youth to get Plastic Surgery?

A recent survey shows that selfies-otherwise known as photographs we take of ourselves that are typically displayed on various social media apps-may influence youth to turn to plastic surgery.

Mar 14, 2014 06:47 PM EDT

Environmental Pollution may Increase Risk of Autism Disorder

A recent study suggests that various environmental factors can increase the risk of autism in children.

Mar 14, 2014 12:55 PM EDT

Baby Gorilla Born via Rare C-Section (Video)

When San Diego Zoo Safari Park's 18-year-old gorilla, Imani, went into labor Wednesday morning, doctors feared for the birth of her baby as she was not showing any signs of progress during labor. Thus, in this extremely rare case, veterinary staff from the park took matters into their own hands and ...

Mar 14, 2014 12:38 PM EDT

Alcohol Related Deaths most Common among Working-Age Adults: CDC

A recent report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), shows how many preventable deaths in the United States are due to a high intake of alcohol among working-age adults.

Mar 14, 2014 12:46 AM EDT

Are U.S. Doctors Prescribing more Sedatives? Study

Prescription drugs can certainly help to alleviate the pain of various medical issues-yet taking too many can have the opposite affect. And unfortunately, a recent study shows that prescription drug abuse, including sedatives (benzodiazepine), have increased over the years.

Mar 14, 2014 12:23 AM EDT

Could a Vaginal Gel Protect Women from HIV?

A recent study looks at how a vaginal cream applied after intercourse could help to prevent the spread of the human immunodeficiency virus, HIV. By studying monkeys, researchers found that more protected.

Mar 13, 2014 11:12 PM EDT

Fish Oil and Infants: How this Vitamin may Help Treat Insulin Disease

A recent study shows how fish oil could potentially help treat congenital hyperinsulinism, a deadly disease found in babies in which there is too much insulin in their blood.

Mar 13, 2014 09:31 PM EDT

Anorexia: Could 'Cuddle Hormone' Help Treat Health Issue?

Could oxytocin-otherwise known as the "love hormone"-help treat eating disorders?

Mar 13, 2014 08:41 PM EDT

Are more Adults Using ADHD Medications? Study

A recent study shows how more adults may be taking attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medications. In fact, statistics show that over the past few years, ADHD medications have nearly doubled in young adults.