Kathleen Lees : Science World Report

Mar 03, 2014 10:23 AM EST

Sleep Sound Machines may Damage Hearing in Infants

A recent study shows that sound machines specifically designed to help infants get a good night's rest may actually do more harm than good.

Mar 02, 2014 10:47 PM EST

Influenza Killed 302 People in California this Year

Influenza has taken the lives of 302 California residents, according to a report from the states health officer.

Mar 02, 2014 06:54 PM EST

Food Allergies: As One Resolves, Another may Develop

A recent study shows that just as one food allergy may resolve, another could potentially develop.

Mar 02, 2014 06:05 PM EST

FDA to Increase Access to Generic Version of Morning-After Pill

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the sale of a generic and cheaper form of the morning-after contraceptive Plan B without age restrictions.

Mar 02, 2014 05:21 PM EST

Some Asthma Medications may Increase Risk of Sleep Apnea

A recent study shows that taking certain asthma medications may increase the risk of sleep apnea-a sleep disorder that causes individuals to experience brief pauses in their breathing patterns during rest periods. This sleep disorder can result in disrupted sleep patterns as well as more severe heal...

Mar 02, 2014 04:48 PM EST

Filicide: Study Shows Shocking Truth about Killer Parents

A shocking study reveals that for the past three decades, American parents have killed their own children approximately 3,000 times every year. This research is the first comprehensive statistical overview of the tragic phenomenon, known as filicide.

Mar 01, 2014 07:37 PM EST

Insomnia may be due to Hyperactive Brain Activity

Statistics show that many Americans suffer from sleep disorders, insomnia being one of them-otherwise known as the inability to turn off brain functioning and get a good night's rest. Yet a recent study shows that chronic insomnia sufferers may deal with more plasticity and activity in the motor cor...

Feb 28, 2014 09:16 PM EST

Could Flu Patch Prevent Health Issue in the Future?

A recent study suggests that a flu patch may be a possible option to prevent the health issue in the future.

Feb 28, 2014 07:52 PM EST

Four-Month-Old Baby Found with Teeth in Brain Tumor

Health officials discovered teeth growing inside a four-month-old baby's brain possibly due to a rare brain tumor.

Feb 28, 2014 07:08 PM EST

Could Secondhand Smoke Increase the Risk of Miscarriage? Study

A recent study shows that aside from the general warning of exposure to secondhand smoke, secondhand smoke exposure to pregnant women can increase their risk of having miscarriages and stillbirths.

Feb 28, 2014 06:26 PM EST

Gene Study may Explain why Autism is more Prominent in Boys than Girls

Many have wondered why boys were primarily diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). Yet a recent study analyzed DNA in order to further examine why boys have a higher incidence rate of ASDs. The research found that girls appear to be better at tolerating certain mutations than boy.

Feb 28, 2014 01:41 PM EST

DNA Test may Help Determine Fetal Disorders in Pregnant Women

Genetic testing can be complicated and nerve wracking, but nevertheless, an important part of preparing for any future illnesses that a new baby might have.