Kathleen Lees : Science World Report

Nov 18, 2013 03:29 PM EST

Meditation may Reduce the Progression of Alzheimer's Disease

A recent study looks at how mediation can help slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease through stress reduction.

Nov 18, 2013 02:27 PM EST

Midwest Hit with 81 Tornadoes: Unusual Weather

The climatology of U.S. tornadoes in the Midwest notes that there have been an unusual number of twisters hitting the area for this year.

Nov 18, 2013 01:55 PM EST

Could Bariatric Surgery Reduce the Effects of Aging?

A recent study suggests that bariatric surgery could actually reverse the effects of aging.

Nov 18, 2013 01:32 PM EST

Bleach may Help Reduce Inflammation in Damaged Skin Cells

Researchers from Stanford recently discovered that dilute bleach solution can potentially help reduce skin damage that's caused by inflammation.

Nov 18, 2013 01:02 PM EST

Obesity Increases Risk of Basal-Like Breast Cancer Development

Women who are obese have an increased risk of developing an aggressive sub-type of breast cancer, according to researchers from the University of North Carolina. 'Basal-like' breast cancers are formed from a triple-negative phenotype and typically found in younger patients.

Nov 18, 2013 11:53 AM EST

Bitter Melon Extract may Provide Treatment of Head and Neck Cancers

A recent study looks at extract from an Asian vegetable could provide therapeutic qualities to help treat head and neck cancers.

Nov 18, 2013 11:37 AM EST

Are People New to Power More Vengeful?

Could people new to power be more vengeful when placed in charge?

Nov 18, 2013 11:06 AM EST

Should Antibiotic Use be Limited in Children? 10 Million Unnecessary Prescriptions Written Annually

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) in Collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a report regarding the unnecessary use of antibiotics in children.

Nov 18, 2013 10:38 AM EST

Long-Term Birth Control Pill Use May Increase Risk of Glaucoma

A recent study shows that women using birth control pills for three years or more could have twice the risk of developing glaucoma late in life.

Nov 16, 2013 11:38 PM EST

1 Minute CPR Video Could Help Save Lives: Study

Statistics show that as many as 70 percent of Americans feel they would be unable to help during a cardiac emergency because they do not know how to administer CPR or their training has lapsed.

Nov 16, 2013 11:00 PM EST

New Device may Help with Retinitis Pigmentosa

The 1117th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology recently presented information regarding a device that could potentially help people who have lost their vision due to a blinding genetic disease. The device, known as Argus II, is the first-FDA approved retinal implant that would he...

Nov 16, 2013 09:35 PM EST

Odon Device Inspired by Cork Screw: May Replace old Methods for Birth Obstruction (Video)

Thanks to an Argentinian car mechanic, a new device could be available to help during delivery complications. Jorge Odon, 59, worked to create a tool that's much safer and easier to use during difficult deliveries, and unlike forceps or C-sections, can be used in hospital and home settings.