Kathleen Lees : Science World Report

Mar 08, 2014 07:55 PM EST

Could Five Pints of Ice Cream a Day Help you Lose Weight? New Four-Day Cleanse

Do you love ice cream and need to drop a few pounds? Well, if so, you're in luck. Gizmodo writer Brent Rose and girlfriend gave the Ice Cream Cleanse a try to rid some toxins from their body and a few extra pounds. This is the first-ever diet craze that was started by Kippy's, a vegan ice cream stor...

Mar 08, 2014 06:39 PM EST

New Barbie has Realistic Proportions of Average Woman (Video)

Look out for a new toy on the market. It's one of America's favorites: Barbie. Only with a twist. She's now a bit more human, with realistic body proportions made to fit the average woman (in doll form, that is.)

Mar 08, 2014 12:44 AM EST

Free Birth Control does not Encourage Risky Sexual Behaviors Among Women: Study

Though parents may worry about their children getting involved in sexual relationships early on, a recent study shows that offering them a means of protection via condoms and birth control pills will not encourage youth to engage in risky sexual behaviors.

Mar 08, 2014 12:15 AM EST

Exposure to Traffic Air Pollution may Change Heart Structure, Function

A recent study looks at how too much exposure to traffic pollution can potentially alter the structure and function of the heart.

Mar 07, 2014 06:30 PM EST

Could Energy Drinks Increase the Risk of Depression in Teens?

Researchers from the University of Waterloo and Dalhousie University have found that consumption of energy drinks could be linked to poor mental health and drug use among teenagers.

Mar 07, 2014 05:55 PM EST

Child Abuse may Increase Risk of ADD/ADHD in Children: Study

A recent study shows that child abuse could increase the risk of the development of Attention Deficit Disorder or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in adulthood.

Mar 07, 2014 05:36 PM EST

Bigger is Better when it Comes to Testes Size and Genome Evolution

Is bigger really better? When it comes to the testes and spreading your DNA, it just might be the case.

Mar 07, 2014 03:46 PM EST

Younger Skin Cancer Survivors at Higher Risk for Other Cancers Later

A recent study shows that young skin cancer survivors may be more likely to develop different cancers-including melanoma-in the future.

Mar 07, 2014 02:15 PM EST

Many Latinas Unaware of their Diabetes Risk

A recent study looks at how many Latinas may be unaware of their diabetes risk, and thus, pushes to increase various health measures that could help them gain access and information to traditional health surfaces.

Mar 07, 2014 01:35 PM EST

Hospital Food Safety Measures Help Reduce Risks of Contaminated Hospital Meals

A recent study shows that more than 80 percent of raw chicken that's used in hospitals in food for patients and staff may be contaminated with a form of antibiotic resistant bacteria known as extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) producing E. coli. As sufficient preparation goes into the creation ...

Mar 06, 2014 02:19 PM EST

Endo International's Testosterone Drug Approved by FDA

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved AVEED (TM) (testosterone undecanoate) injection for the treatment of adult men with hypogonadism.

Mar 06, 2014 02:02 PM EST

Lack of Sleep in Young Children Associated with Heart Disease, Diabetes in Obese Adolescents

Sleep is an essential part of our overall health and well-being, and especially for children who may need a bit more shut eye than adults, getting a good night's rest can be critical to their school performance. Yet a recent study shows that obese adolescents who may not be getting enough rest could...