Kathleen Lees : Science World Report

Feb 16, 2014 07:26 PM EST

California May Require Sugary Drinks to have Health-Warning Labels

Legislatures in California have proposed to put a health-warning label on sodas and fruit juice drinks.

Feb 15, 2014 10:04 PM EST

84-Year-Old Woman Found with 44-Year-Old Fetus Inside Her

When an 84-year-old Brazilian woman was sent to the hospital complaining of stomach pains, doctors found what's believed to be a 44-year-old calcified fetus insider her body.

Feb 15, 2014 09:29 PM EST

Scientists in Texas 'Grow' Human Lungs in a Fish Tank

As an estimated 1,600 are currently on the waiting list this year, a new medical breakthrough brings hope to address the health issue.

Feb 15, 2014 07:42 PM EST

Toxic Chemicals may be Linked to Autism

A recent study suggests that some children exposed to certain chemicals during childhood could increase their risk of Autism.

Feb 14, 2014 08:27 PM EST

Video Games Improve Reading Performance in those with Dyslexia

A recent study shows how video games can help to potentially improve reading performance in those with dyslexia. Through helping certain individuals to overcome their inability to switch from auditory to visual stimuli, lead study author Vanessa Harrar of the University of Oxford in Britain found th...

Feb 14, 2014 07:42 PM EST

Being Gay: It's in the Genes

A recent study suggests that homosexuality is indeed genetic. Based on new research from DNA, it reveals that two chromosomes may actually determine the sexuality of a man.

Feb 14, 2014 01:42 PM EST

Cocaine may Increase Stroke Risk by up to 700 Percent: Study

A recent study found that those who snort cocaine may be at an increased risk of stroke by up to 700 percent following 24 hours after ingestion of the drug.

Feb 14, 2014 12:49 PM EST

Restrictions on Tanning Beds Could Lower Use Among Teen Girls

Despite numerous studies that indicate how unhealthy excessive indoor tanning can be for you even with the appearance of that healthy (ahem...misleading) tan glow, many young teenage girls are flocking to tanning beds around the country. Fortunately, health officials said they believe they may have ...

Feb 13, 2014 11:07 PM EST

The Link between Memory and Schizophrenia

As many psychiatric disorders can be connected to memory deficits, scientist have now identified an important network of genes that control essential properties of neurons that are critical for function of the human brain, memory and the development of schizophrenia.

Feb 13, 2014 10:41 PM EST

Religion and Porn "Addiction"

A recent study suggests that religious individuals may be more likely to think they're addicted to porn.

Feb 13, 2014 10:16 PM EST

Blood Clot Risk for Women Remains High 12 Weeks following Delivery

A recent study shows that a woman's risk for blood clots remains high for a longer period than previously thought at 12 weeks following delivery. According to researchers from the Department of Neurology and the Brain and Mind Research Institute of Weill Cornell Medical College in New York City, thi...

Feb 13, 2014 08:56 PM EST

Asthma, Epilepsy and Diabetes Linked to Increased Risk of Self-Harm and Suicide

A recent study suggests that such illnesses as diabetes, asthma and epilepsy may increase the risk of self-harm and even suicide in certain individuals.