Kathleen Lees : Science World Report

Feb 05, 2014 12:50 AM EST

Coed or Single-Sex School? Study Shows no Difference in Academic Performance between Two

Though some parents may think it best to send their children to a same-sex school in order to eliminate any distractions that come with the opposite sex, a recent study shows that there may not be much-if any-truth to this idea.

Feb 05, 2014 12:09 AM EST

Home Births may Increase Risk of Infant Death

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Feb 04, 2014 04:51 PM EST

Feeling Out of Control? Getting a Grip on Life Increases Longevity

Throughout every day life, it might not always be easy to feel in complete control of your surroundings-whether it comes to financial success or your family's happiness. Yet a recent study shows that the more we try to tame these demons, the easier it is to live longer, healthier and happier lives. ...

Feb 04, 2014 01:39 PM EST

Dream Analysis: What Words Reveal about Psychotic Behavior

Doctors often struggle to diagnose difficult cases of psychological and psychiatric disorders as they may rely heavily on subjective and qualitative observations alone. As it stands, a major controversy by the publication of the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disord...

Feb 04, 2014 12:47 PM EST

At Home Test may Detect up to 79 Percent of Colorectal Cancers

For many suffering from gastrointestinal issues, colonoscopies may be the only way to completely test for the possibility of certain problems, including colon cancer. Yet a recent study shows that a new test that uses only a single stool sample analysis may be able to detect up to 79 percent of colo...

Feb 04, 2014 12:05 PM EST

HPV Vaccine does not Increase Risk of Promiscuity in Young Women: Study

A recent study that examines sexual behavior and the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine shows that it does not influence the intimate relations of young women.

Feb 04, 2014 11:34 AM EST

2014 Adult Immunization Schedule Announced, via CDC

Though many adults may be uncertain as to whether they are up to date on all their vaccines, research shows that a simple trip to your primary care doctor could help prevent many health issues each year. In fact, vaccines could even prevent death in some.

Feb 04, 2014 10:37 AM EST

Low Levels of Pesticide Exposure may Increase Risk of Parkinson's Disease

As previous studies have shown that certain pesticides may increase the risk of developing Parkinson's disease, a new study according to UCLA researchers shows that the level of pesticides involved may depend on the risk, particularly for those carrying specific gene variants.

Feb 03, 2014 10:44 PM EST

Could Blue Light Help Fight Fatigue? Study

According to researchers from Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH), they've found that exposure to short wavelength, or blue light, during the day can improve alertness and overall performance.

Feb 03, 2014 02:06 PM EST

Mood-Stabilizing Drug may Treat Inherited Liver Disease

Researchers from the Children's Hospital of Pittsburg of UPMC and the University of Pittsburg School of Medicine used a primitive worm model to show that a drug that is currently used to treat agitation in both schizophrenia and dementia may also have the potential to help as a treatment for α-1 an...

Feb 03, 2014 01:13 PM EST

Julius, the Oldest Sea Lion in Captivity, Euthanized at 26 due to Health Complications

The oldest male Steller sea lion in captivity in the United States, Julius, was humanely euthanized at the Oregon Zoo following health complications due to advancing years, according to a statement from zoo officials on Sunday. He was 26 years old.

Feb 03, 2014 12:42 PM EST

Neanderthal Genomes and Autoimmune Diseases: DNA Says it All

Two new studies on Neanderthal DNA show that their genetic makeup may indeed exist in the modern genomes of humans. In fact, researchers believe that this genetic relationship is far greater than previously believed, according to recent findings.