Kathleen Lees : Science World Report

Jan 05, 2014 03:42 PM EST

Osteoporosis Drug Could Change Treatment for Brittle Bones

A new drug for the health issue may carry the ability to rebuild bones and potentially strengthen the skeleton.

Jan 03, 2014 10:05 PM EST

Fear of Giving Birth and Postpartum Depression Connected: Study

A recent study suggests that fear of child birth may be partly due to postpartum depression-otherwise known as a moderate form of depression that occurs frequently after birth takes place.

Jan 03, 2014 09:41 PM EST

A Glass of Wine Each Week during Pregnancy Creates more Emotionally-Stable Children

Alcohol and pregnancy don't typically go together (or at least, let's say, they shouldn't.) Yet a recent study suggests that if expectant mothers indulge in a glass of wine of week during pregnancy, they could have better behaved children.

Jan 03, 2014 09:12 PM EST

Could a Genetic Mutation be Responsible for Lupus?

Scientists have discovered a genetic mutation that may be responsible for lupus in mice.

Jan 03, 2014 08:54 PM EST

Could Earth's Magnetic Alignment Influence when Dog's Poop?

Ever notice how dogs like to gather around each other when they're doing their business (for lack of a better word)? Well, a recent study by researchers from Czech and Germany shows that this may be due to the animal's sense of Earth's magnetic field. In other words, this influences where the animal...

Jan 03, 2014 03:36 PM EST

Shingles for those Under 40 may Increase Stroke Risk

A recent study shows that a young person who catches shingles dramatically increases their risk for heart attack and/or stroke.

Jan 03, 2014 02:46 PM EST

General Mills to Remove GMOs from Cheerios Cereal

Cheerios is starting off the new year right by taking out the genetically modified ingredients found in the original cereal.

Jan 03, 2014 01:26 PM EST

Greater Number of Obese People in Developing World than Wealthier Countries

A recent survey shows that the number of overweight and obese adults in the developing world is almost four times greater than it was in 1980.

Jan 03, 2014 12:11 AM EST

Patient with 'Word Blindness' Able to Read Again with Special Technique

Researchers looked at a technique that may be able to help patients with 'word blindness' read again. This rare neurological condition makes it difficult for patients to write and understand the spoken word, thus hurting their reading ability.

Jan 02, 2014 05:00 PM EST

Pulling All Nighters and How it Affects the Brain

We've all done it at least once, and for some of us-probably more than we like to remember. What are we referring to? Pulling an all-nighter. And whether it's a last minute study session for your Chemistry exam or a holiday bar-crawl with friends, not getting much or any sleep can have a serious imp...

Jan 02, 2014 02:22 PM EST

Traditional Chinese Herb may be as Effective as Opiates

A recent study suggests that a traditional Chinese medicine could actually be better at relieving chronic pain than opiates.

Jan 02, 2014 12:50 PM EST

The Complexity of Addiction: Why More Drug Abusers are Mentally Ill

A recent study by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and the University of Southern California take an in-depth look at how those suffering from mental illness may have a harder time coping with addiction involving smoking, drinking and drug use.