Kathleen Lees : Science World Report

Jan 02, 2014 12:26 PM EST

Type 2 Diabetes: A Problem of Inflammation

A recent study suggests that type 2 diabetes may be more of an inflammatory disease than research has previously suggested.

Jan 02, 2014 11:13 AM EST

When Praise is More Harmful than Helpful: Children with Low Self-Esteem Suffer

"Good job!" "Way to go!" and "Awesome!" are all typical praise you might tell your child when he or she has done a good job at school or home activity. Yet a recent study shows that for children with low self-esteem, high praise may be more harmful than helpful.

Jan 02, 2014 09:48 AM EST

Patients with Distinct Sites of Chronic Pain have Different Brain Structures

The basic structure of most humans brains may be similar in shape and size, but what sets these organs apart from one person's to the next are the characteristics that complete an individuals personality. Yet according to a recent study, for those suffering from different types of chronic pain, brai...

Jan 02, 2014 12:26 AM EST

Could High Blood Pressure be More Dangerous for Women than Men?

A recent study shows how high blood pressure may be potentially more dangerous for women than men.

Jan 01, 2014 10:20 PM EST

Twin Babies Born Minutes, Years Apart

It might sound impossible, but a woman gave birth to twins years apart. You might be wondering how this could happen.

Jan 01, 2014 05:00 PM EST

Is the West Nile Virus Killing Bald Eagles?

The West Nile Virus has been blamed for the death of many bald eagles in Utah, according to wildlife officials.

Dec 31, 2013 06:30 PM EST

Study Examines Pain Related to Breast Cancer Surgery 1 Year After Procedure

A recent study looks at certain factors associated with pain that that come 1 year after breast cancer surgery.

Dec 31, 2013 05:22 PM EST

Could Vitamin E Help Prevent Alzheimer's Disease?

A recent study shows that a daily dose of Vitamin E may be effective in slowing the progression of mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease.

Dec 31, 2013 04:45 PM EST

Sleep for Rest and to Protect your Brain

Sleep is certainly important when it comes to re-energizing our personal batteries. But did you know how necessary it is for the brain?

Dec 31, 2013 04:21 PM EST

Doctors Unlikely to Discuss Sex with Teen Patients

Sex among young people may be a taboo topic whether it's a discussion among family members or at the doctors. However, a recent study shows that unfortunately, less than two thirds of doctors and teenage patients actually have any discussions about sexuality-including the intercourse or dating. And ...

Dec 31, 2013 03:39 PM EST

Tobacco-Eating Caterpillar Feeds off Nicotine to Escape Predators

It might sound rather peculiar-and it certainly is-but did you know there's an insect that actually benefits from tobacco? It's the tobacco hornworm or Manduca sexta, and the creature actually chases its predators away with its nasty nicotine breath!

Dec 30, 2013 06:44 PM EST

Bad Cholesterol may Increase Risk of Alzheimer's Disease

A recent study shows that balanced cholesterol levels play an important role when it comes to cardiovascular health. The same findings also suggest that those with balanced cholesterol levels have lower levels of the amyloid plaque deposition in the brain that may increase the risk of Alzheimer's di...