Kathleen Lees : Science World Report

Mar 06, 2014 01:27 PM EST

Understanding Different Types of Cells in Breast Tissue

A recent study lead by researcher Charolette Kuperwasser looked to determine some of the common forms of breast cancer and how they originate. The findings showed that breast cancer cells often original from luminal cells where rarer forms of breast cancer can also form via basal cells.

Mar 06, 2014 12:56 PM EST

Molecule Associated with Obesity may Increase Diabetes Risk

A recent study shows what may be a major risk factor for those suffering from diabetes.

Mar 06, 2014 12:00 PM EST

Frequent Facebook Use Could Trigger Eating Disorders among Women

A recent study shows that frequent Facebook use among young women may increase the risk of eating disorders.

Mar 06, 2014 11:35 AM EST

Second Baby in U.S. HIV-Free after Early Treatment

A baby that was treated for HIV within a few hours of birth is now free of the virus nearly a year later, according to health officials. The approach used to help the child mirrored that taken for a Mississippi baby who has been taken off a 21-month treatment with no detectable signs of the virus a...

Mar 06, 2014 01:59 AM EST

Could Beer Extracts Help Prevent Cavities, Gum-Disease

It might seem strange, but a recent study suggests that an ingredient found in beer could potentially help prevent cavities and gum disease.

Mar 05, 2014 08:40 PM EST

Are Bilingual Children more Open-Minded? Study

A recent study examines the benefits of raising a bilingual child, showing that learning two languages early on could help them be more open-minded.

Mar 05, 2014 01:42 PM EST

Could Playing with Barbies Limit Girls' Career Choices? Study

Researchers from Oregon State University discovered that girls who play with Barbie dolls may see fewer career options for themselves than boys.

Mar 05, 2014 12:44 PM EST

Author Sherwin Nuland Dies at 83: Leading Voice in End-of-Life Planning

Sherwin Nuland, a surgeon and medical ethicist who was most known for his 1994 book "How We Die: Reflections on Life's Final Chapter," died Monday from prostate cancer at his home in Hamden, Conn. He was 83.

Mar 05, 2014 12:15 PM EST

Could Sleep Apnea Increase the Risk of Pneumonia? Study

A recent study shows that people who have sleep apnea could be at a higher risk of pneumonia, according to a team of researchers from the Taipei Veterans General Hospital in Taiwan.

Mar 05, 2014 11:41 AM EST

The Effects of Poverty: How Boys and Girls Experience New Beginnings

A recent study shows that moving out of impoverished neighborhoods has a different effect on the mental health of both boys and girls.

Mar 05, 2014 11:02 AM EST

Mental Illness and the Army: Many Soldiers Prone to Suicidal Behavior before they Enlist

Three studies have come to the shocking conclusion that many army soldiers may already be predisposed to symptoms of mental illness before entering the Army.

Mar 04, 2014 11:14 PM EST

Meditation: A Healthy Activity, but not a Cure-All

Though many use meditation as a way to reduce stress and pain, a recent study shows that meditation may not be so helpful when it comes to getting a better night's rest, helping break an addiction or losing weight.