Kathleen Lees : Science World Report

Dec 17, 2013 11:16 PM EST

Could Ear Acupuncture Aid Weight Loss?

Many turn to acupuncture as a way to relax and unwind from stress or added tension. However, a recent study suggests that ear acupuncture may be successful in helping some lose weight.

Dec 17, 2013 10:43 PM EST

Are Multivitamins a Waste of Money?

It's estimated that nearly 40 percent of Americans regularly take multivitamins. However, recent studies suggest that taking them may not carry any added health benefit.

Dec 17, 2013 01:36 PM EST

Stimulant in Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder Medication may Trigger Painful Erections

A recent release from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns that a stimulant commonly found in medications used to treat childhood attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may trigger painful and long-lasting erections in rare cases.

Dec 17, 2013 12:40 PM EST

Antioxidant Treatment may Help Heal Chronic Wounds

It's estimated that close to 6.5 million Americans are afflicted with chronic wounds, costing the country over $25 million in medical bills alone. This can range from a foot blister and other diabetic ulcers or sores to leg amputations that may ultimately be necessary due to serious health condition...

Dec 17, 2013 11:58 AM EST

Self-Affirmation Techniques Help the Poor Overcome Poverty

UNICEF estimates that 22,000 children die every day due to poverty. However, for those suffering through dark times, a new study shows that remembering past successes can help struggling families improve brain function by several IQ points and even increase their willingness to seek help through aid...

Dec 17, 2013 10:33 AM EST

Childhood Bullying may Increase Psychotic Experiences Later in Life

A recent study shows that later in life, adult victims of childhood bullying may be more prone to psychotic experiences.

Dec 17, 2013 09:24 AM EST

Chemicals from Fracking Could Cause Infertility

Hyraulic fracturing is a process that's used in nine out of 10 natural gas wells in the United States in which millions of gallons of water, sand and chemicals are pumped underground to break apart rock and release gas. Over the years, fracking has become a particularly controversial issue due to en...

Dec 17, 2013 07:59 AM EST

Doctors Attach Man's Severed Hand to his Ankle in Hopes of Saving Body Part

When Xiao Wei, a factory worker from Changde, China, accidentally severed his right hand at the wrist and smashed his arm in a machine while working in November, doctors were not expecting to be able to save the remnants of his hand.

Dec 16, 2013 09:10 PM EST

Regulation of Cancer-Causing Protein KRas Could Create Target Therapies for Patients with Mutation

A recent study looks at how the regulation of a newly-discovered cancer-causing protein known as KRas could potentially help to develop targeted therapies for those carrying the KRas mutation.

Dec 16, 2013 08:38 PM EST

Internal Body Clock: Time is Everything when it Comes to Toddler Bed Time

Sleep plays an important part in our everyday cycle. However, for little ones in particular, a regular sleep cycle is an essential part of maintaining a healthy life rthym. For those that may not be getting the proper rest, their internal clocks may be suffering due an irregular sleep schedule.

Dec 16, 2013 01:02 PM EST

Sewage Plants can be Breeding Grounds for 'Superbugs'

Researchers from Rice, Nankai and Tianjin universities have found that wastewater treatment plants in northern China revealed antibiotic resistant bacteria with dangerous multidrug-resistant gene compounds. These 'superbugs' could not be disinfected by chlorination, and contained levels of NDM-1 tha...

Dec 16, 2013 11:43 AM EST

Babies with Osteogeneis Imperfecta Helped by Stem Cell Grafts

Stem cell grafts may provide a key treatment for children born with osteogenesis imperfecta (OI), a congenital bone disease that causes stunted growth and painful fracturing. Researchers believe that by using mesenchymal stem cells, connective tissues in the infants' bodies can form and improve bone...