Kathleen Lees : Science World Report

Feb 28, 2014 11:52 AM EST

Teen who Suffered from Rare Liver Cancer Joins Research Team to Study the Disease

Eighteen-year-old Elana Smith was diagnosed with a rare form of liver cancer when she was 12, known as fibromellar hepatocellular carcinoma. As the disease has relatively no effective drug treatments, according to health officials, a large portion of her liver was removed.

Feb 28, 2014 11:08 AM EST

Obesity, Diabetes Higher in Socioeconomically Deprived Regions

A recent study shows how those living in socioeconomically deprived regions are more likely to be affected by diabetes mellitus and obesity.

Feb 27, 2014 10:40 PM EST

New Tool Shows the Genetics of Grape-Growing

Researchers from the University of Adelalde have uncovered a new web-based tool that's unlocked the complex secrets behind grapevine development.

Feb 27, 2014 10:32 PM EST

The Complexity of Treating Anxiety Disorders

Anxiety disorders can pose complex issues that stay with individuals throughout their entire lives. Finding effective treatment plans can be just as complicated. Yet a recent a study looks at the effects of certain treatments and how they can help. More specifically, this research examines the effec...

Feb 27, 2014 10:03 PM EST

One in Five U.S. Hospitals Don't Properly Use Hand Sanitizer

A recent study shows that as many as one in five U.S. hospitals do not adequately prevent health care-associated infections.

Feb 27, 2014 02:57 PM EST

Cannabis Allegedly Responsible for Death of Two Men with Heart Conditions

A recent study conducted by German researchers shows how cannabis may have been responsible for the death of two adults. According to findings, though the two men both had underlying health conditions, these individuals suffered from serious heart issues. Cannabis may have exacerbated symptoms relat...

Feb 27, 2014 01:48 PM EST

Chemical Azodicarbonamide Found in Hundreds of Food Items

Subway, a popular restaurant chain that's known for its healthier choice sandwiches and other foods, recently announced that they would remove a plastics chemical ingredient found in their bread products. The chemical Azodicarbonamide or ADA is a potentially harmful industrial ingredient that's foun...

Feb 27, 2014 12:33 PM EST

Recognition of Social Suffering through Brain Circuits

Social exclusion can always be a difficult thing to deal with at any age. What many of us don't realize is that the pain from this problem often signals dangerous stimuli-both internal and external-that guide our behavior, with the ultimate goal to get away from the negative issue and recover. The s...

Feb 27, 2014 11:27 AM EST

FDA to Consider 'Three Parent Babies'

It may seem like something from a science fiction novel, but a child having three biological parents may not be too far away.

Feb 27, 2014 10:54 AM EST

Dark Chocolate Helps Restore Flexibility to Arteries

Unfortunately, most of our favorite desserts aren't too good for our health. Yet a recent study shows that dark chocolate is good for our heart.

Feb 26, 2014 06:47 PM EST

Fibromyalgia Pain in Teens Extends into Adulthood

A recent study shows that teens who suffer from fibromyalgia may be more likely to carry these symptoms into adulthood. In fact, research suggests that as many as four out of five teens suffering from this syndrome will result in greater issues with the illness later in life.

Feb 26, 2014 06:33 PM EST