Kathleen Lees : Science World Report

Dec 06, 2013 11:22 AM EST

Did you Know the Skin can 'Talk' to the Liver?

Scientists have discovered a rather amazing thing. You see, the skin-the body's biggest organ-can actually talk to the liver.

Dec 05, 2013 10:42 PM EST

Insulin Sensitizers Help Lower Cancer Risk in Women with Type 2 Diabetes

A recent study led by researchers from the Cleveland Clinic shows that certain types of diabetes drugs can help to decrease the risk of cancer in female patients with type 2 diabetes by up to 32 percent.

Dec 05, 2013 10:01 PM EST

Could Viagra Help Alleviate Pelvic Pain in Women?

A recent study suggests that women with severe menstrual cramps may find relieve in a class of erectile dysfunction drugs, according to researchers from Penn State College of Medicine.

Dec 05, 2013 04:24 PM EST

Making a Connection: Pairing People with Similar Interests in Online Dating World

Thanks to researchers from the University of Iowa, they've stumbled onto a "matchmaking formula." It's really quite simple: Pair people according to past interests in the online dating world instead of who they think they're interested in.

Dec 05, 2013 03:24 PM EST

Hummingbirds Metabolism Equally Burns Glucose and Fructose

Have you ever marveled at the flight of a hummingbird, as its little wings beat 80 times per second! Well, a recent study also looks at the magic of this creature's metabolism.

Dec 05, 2013 01:04 PM EST

Coffee or Beer? How these Different Drinks Affect your Genome

Caffeine or alcohol? It's a tough one to call, for certain.

Dec 05, 2013 12:13 PM EST

Low Dose IUDs Safe and Effective: Study

A recent study looks at the effectiveness of two intrauterine contraceptives with lower doses of the hormone , both of which were found to be effective in preventing pregnancy.

Dec 05, 2013 11:40 AM EST

Rare, Identical Triplets Born in California: No Fertility Drugs Involved (Video)

California couple Hannah and Tom Hepner welcomed three rare and identical triplet baby girls on Nov. 22 without the help of any fertility treatments.

Dec 05, 2013 11:03 AM EST

Dense Breast Tissue Poses Higher Breast Cancer Risk for Younger Women

A recent study shows that younger women with denser breast tissue may be at a higher risk for developing breast cancer.

Dec 04, 2013 04:32 PM EST

Death of Oldest Son Increases Depression in Mothers, Not Fathers

A recent study looks at the deaths of adult sons and the affect it plays on immediate family member, particularly mothers and fathers.

Dec 04, 2013 12:41 PM EST

Afraid of Being Alone? Why we Justify the Wrong Relationship

According to researchers from the University of Toronto, they claim that for a lot of partners, fear of being single will cause both men and women to lower their standards in what they're looking for.

Dec 04, 2013 12:12 PM EST

62 Percent of American Men who tested Positive for HIV have Unprotected Sex

A recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes that a continuously high lack of awareness regarding HIV is responsible for new infection in the population, with a particularly high number of individuals infected from the gay, bisexual and MSM communities.