Kathleen Lees : Science World Report

Feb 17, 2014 02:00 PM EST

Vision and the Brain: Can we be Trained to See Better?

According to a recent study, researchers from the University of California discovered that good vision may have a lot to do with an individual's ability to spot out details.

Feb 17, 2014 01:10 PM EST

Could Air Pollution be more Toxic than Cigarette Smoke for Pregnant Women?

The mother's health during pregnancy plays a crucial part of the future baby's overall well being. Oftentimes, doctors recommend that pregnant women watch their diets, avoid certain medications and even avoid certain environments that could pose potentially hazardous conditions to their future child...

Feb 17, 2014 12:27 PM EST

Loneliness may Increase Risk of Early Death

Though we all get a little lonely from time to time, a recent study suggests that extreme loneliness, particularly for seniors, can create lethal consequences.

Feb 17, 2014 11:52 AM EST

Record Number of Test-Tube Babies Born in U.S.

According to an annual report published by the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology (SART), the percentage of test-tube babies born in the United States was at 1.5 percent of all births or 61,740 in 2012-otherwise known as the highest total number of births recorded since the technology was ...

Feb 17, 2014 10:58 AM EST

What's America's No. 1 Killer? Heart Disease

Each February marks the American Heart Association's (AHA) time to highlight an important medical problem in the United States, as well as other places in the world-heart disease. Statistics show that this is the number one killer in America.

Feb 17, 2014 08:50 AM EST

Study Shows Growing Moral Opposition to Animal Testing

Remember how you protested against dissecting that frog in 7th grade? Well, according to a recent study presented at the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) in Chicago, other individuals around the country have started to feel the same as you. They've hit...

Feb 17, 2014 08:22 AM EST

Effects of Bullying may Impact a Child's Health Later in Life

Bullying during youth can be a traumatic experience for any child, no matter the length of time that the problem occurs. Yet a recent study by researchers from Boston Children's Hospital shows that issue itself could carry lasting effects on a child's health that may potentially transition into adul...

Feb 16, 2014 10:38 PM EST

Does Fertilizer Destabilize Grasslands? Study

A recent study shows that fertilizer could be a bad thing for the world's grasslands.

Feb 16, 2014 09:52 PM EST

14 Percent of Pregnant Women in U.S. Use Pain Pills during Pregnancy

Pregnancy can be a particularly crucial time for the development of the child and the overall well-being of the mother. As a great part of the future child's health depends on the welfare of the mother-to-be, many health officials often advise against expectant mothers taking certain medications, fo...

Feb 16, 2014 09:38 PM EST

Health Officials Warn California Residents of Measles Risk via Public Transit

After a student from the University of California, Berkeley was infected with measles when returning from a trip to Asia, health officials have since warned public transit commuters in San Francisco about the alerted measles risk.

Feb 16, 2014 09:25 PM EST

OvaEasy Dried Egg Products Recalled due to Possible Salmonella Contamination

Nutriom LLC in Washington State is recalling close to 226,710 pounds of processed egg products due to potential salmonella contamination. Local laboratories allegedly discovered the problem in response to a bill inquiry by Nutriom LLC, and notified the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service regardi...

Feb 16, 2014 08:59 PM EST