Kathleen Lees : Science World Report

Nov 21, 2013 10:21 PM EST

Obesity may Affect Cells Reaction to Sweet, Bitter Stimuli

A recent study shows how obesity can potentially change what we taste by changing the way our tongues react to certain flavors.

Nov 21, 2013 10:00 PM EST

Deadly, Widespread Fungus Killing Darwin's Frogs

New research shows that many Darwin's frogs are dying due to a widespread fungus, known as Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis, or chytrid fungus, that's devastated many amphibian.

Nov 21, 2013 09:24 PM EST

Excessive Drinking in Marriage Difficult when Only One Partner Abuses Alcohol, Not Both

Excessive drinking can become a serious health problem that may have a significantly negative impact on an individual's life. Yet a recent study looks at how this addictive behavior can mix into a marriage when just one or both spouses are affected.

Nov 21, 2013 08:39 PM EST

Concussion Damages Persist after Symptoms Fade

Even though the symptoms of a concussion may vanish, a new study shows that problems regarding headaches, memory loss and dizziness can still continue to occur.

Nov 21, 2013 09:23 AM EST

Parenting and HIV: How Diagnosis may Prevent Partners from Discussing Future

Continued medical advances are helping those with HIV live longer, healthier lives. However, many who want to become parents still deal with frustration when discussing the issue with their partner and future child.

Nov 21, 2013 08:37 AM EST

Anisometropia may Create Vision Changes for Older Adults

A recent study looks at a problem that may be particularly seen in the eye sight of older adults. It's known as anisometropia, and approximately one-third of people over 75 have differing levels of visual abnormalities between eyes.

Nov 21, 2013 08:07 AM EST

Ancient Bone of 24,000-Year-Old Siberian Youth Shows Native Americans had West Eurasian Origins

Based on the examination of the arm bone of a 24,000-year-old Siberian youth, scientists believe that new origin's for America's indigenous peoples may carry a west Eurasian background that's linked to the Middle East and Europe, rather than entirely from East Asians as previously thought.

Nov 20, 2013 09:47 PM EST

Taking Aspirin at Night may Lower Heart Attack Risk

A recent study by the American Heart Association suggest that taking a daily dose of aspirin before bed time could help heart related diseases.

Nov 20, 2013 09:22 PM EST

Could One Serving of Nuts a Week Decrease Your Chances of Dying by 20 Percent?

A recent study shows that a diet that regularly includes nuts can help prolong life by up to 20 percent.

Nov 20, 2013 07:03 PM EST

Bowl Size may Affect Portion Control for Kids

The size of a dish may actually determine how much food is consumed. According to researchers Brian Wansink, Koert van Ittersum and Collin Payne, they found that children would not only ask for more food based on a larger bowl-but they were more likely to eat 52 percent more, as well.

Nov 20, 2013 05:43 PM EST

Drinking Coffee may Help Boost Blood Flow to Fingers

Drinking coffee can certainly help you stay awake during that work meeting or get energized before a test. However, a recent study shows that drinking a cup of caffeinated coffee a day can help boost blood flow in fingers.

Nov 20, 2013 12:59 PM EST

Past Older Smokers can Still Reap the Benefits of Cardiovascular Health

Whether you picked up smoking in your teens or you're wanting to quit as an adult, a new study shows that it's never too late to reap the benefits of heart health.