Kathleen Lees : Science World Report

Jan 27, 2014 10:48 AM EST

The 'Sleep Placebo': Believing is Half the Battle

For most of us, the last time we got a decent night's rest was (yawn)... well, we can't really remember. And unless everyone's popping Ambien or other sleep aids, most of us probably aren't getting the recommended 7 to 8 hours of shut-eye.

Jan 27, 2014 10:09 AM EST

World's Oldest Known Cancer Traced Back to 11,000 Years Ago

Recent findings show that man's best friend is responsible for carrying the world's oldest cancer gene--11,000 years, to be exact.

Jan 27, 2014 09:31 AM EST

Music Helps Cancer Patients Connect and Socialize with Others

For most of us, music plays a major part of our everyday lives and has a direct impact on our emotional and physical well being. A recent study also shows that for young cancer patients in particular, music can have a direct influence on how individuals cope with the disease.

Jan 27, 2014 12:02 AM EST

FDA Proposes Nutrition Label Makeover

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has decided to propose a revamp of its nutrition labels. It has been approximately two decades since any changes have been made.

Jan 26, 2014 09:52 PM EST

New Robotic Device Helps Patients with Ankle-Foot Disorders

Researchers have developed a soft and wearable robotic device to help those suffering from ankle-foot disorders.

Jan 26, 2014 01:38 PM EST

Lyme Disease may be Sexually Transmitted: Study

New research suggests that Lyme disease-a tickborne infection caused by Borrelia burgdoferi, a type of corkscrew-shaped bacteria that's known as spirochete-may be transmitted sexually.

Jan 26, 2014 01:15 PM EST

Infections and the Brain: Spatial Memories Clouded

Fighting off a cold can be difficult, no matter the season. However, a new study shows that viruses related to colds increase inflammation levels in the brain and hinder the organ's ability to form spatial memories.

Jan 25, 2014 11:48 PM EST

Living Together Before or After Marriage? Forming Lasting Relationships

Despite what your grandma might say, a recent study shows that marital success could be based on cohabitating before that trip down the isle.

Jan 25, 2014 11:28 PM EST

New Animal Model for Metastatic Prostate Cancer Developed

Statistics show that nearly 1 in 6 men will be affected by prostate cancer-the most common form of cancer for men. However, scientists from Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) have recently developed a new method to investigate the cause of this cancer by testing out therapeutic treatments on bette...

Jan 25, 2014 10:57 PM EST

Stem Cell Knee Injection may Reduce Pain, Regenerate Tissue

Stem-cells are simply magical when it comes to the world of medical science, and a recent study involving a stem cell injection for pain relief and tissue regeneration in the knee shows their inner workings in action.

Jan 25, 2014 12:25 AM EST

Could Impulsive Personality Disorders Increase the Risk of Food Addiction?

Researchers discovered that people with impulsive personalities tend to be more likely to suffer from food addictions, also known as compulsive patterns of over-eating.

Jan 24, 2014 09:39 PM EST