Kathleen Lees : Science World Report

Jan 30, 2014 11:03 AM EST

Breakthrough Treatment for Children with Peanut Allergies

Researchers estimate that up to 15 million Americans have food allergies, with approximately 1 in every 13 children under the age of 18 suffering from the potentially deadly health issue. For some children in particular, peanut allergies are a particularly dangerous issue, and unfortunately, scienti...

Jan 30, 2014 09:52 AM EST

Newly Discovered Region of the Brain may be Unique to only Humans

Researchers from Oxford University have identified a part of the brain that may be unique to only humans. It's known as the lateral frontal pole prefrontal cortex, according to experimental psychologist at Oxford University Matthew Rushworth.

Jan 30, 2014 12:14 AM EST

Could ADHD Medications Help Lower the Number of Traffic Accidents?

A recent study shows that taking Adderall and other ADHD medications could help decrease the number of deaths due to car accidents. A 40year study that involved 17,000 individuals with ADHD showed that 45 percent of the participants were more likely to be involved in a serious car or motorcycle acci...

Jan 29, 2014 11:05 PM EST

Obesity-Induced Fatty Liver Disease Reversed in Mouse Models

A recent study looks at how obesity-induced fatty liver disease can actually be reversed in mice with the help of the drug valproic.

Jan 29, 2014 02:00 PM EST

Has Mexico's Salamander-Like 'Water Monster' Gone Extinct? (Video)

A salamander-like axolotl, otherwise known as Mexico's "water monster," may have unfortunately gone extinct due to its diminishing natural habitat in Mexico City's lakes.

Jan 29, 2014 01:17 PM EST

Could Bacterial Toxins Trigger Multiple Sclerosis?

A recent study suggests that food poisoning could be a trigger for multiple sclerosis (MS) in those who are already highly susceptible to certain diseases.

Jan 29, 2014 12:46 PM EST

Doctors Puzzled by Teen's Recovery after Falling 3,000 Feet in Skydiving Accident (Video)

Doctors are baffled by the survival and current recovery of Texas teenager, Makenzie Wethington, who survived a skydiving accident in which she allegedly fell over 3,000 feet.

Jan 29, 2014 12:04 PM EST

Could a Unique MRI Scan Improve Treatments for Bone Marrow Cancer?

A recent study looks at how a special type of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) could potentially provide better treatments for those suffering from bone marrow cancer.

Jan 29, 2014 10:29 AM EST

Simple Breath Test may Detect Early Signs of Lung Cancer

A recent study reveals how a simple breath test may potentially identify early-stage lung cancer, according to researchers from the University of Louisville.

Jan 29, 2014 10:02 AM EST

The Aging Brain: Slower, but Just as Smart

As adults age, they may take longer to remember certain things. However, a recent study examines how the brain's storage capacity may play a role in slower memory retrieval.

Jan 29, 2014 12:13 AM EST

On the Rebound? Why Old Flames may Use Sex with a New Partner as Revenge

A recent study shows how partners who may have been dumped could turn to "revenge" or "rebound" sex in the hopes of getting even with their old mate.

Jan 28, 2014 11:39 PM EST

Parents and Spanking: Knowledge Holds the Key to Alternative, more Positive Punishment

Unfortunately, some parents still chose to spank their parents as a form of punishment. However, previous studies have shown that spanking is linked to both short- and long- term child behavioral problems that can even translate into emotional or behavioral problems that surface later in life.