Kathleen Lees : Science World Report

Nov 14, 2013 01:31 PM EST

World's Oldest Animal: 507-Year-Old Mollusk 'Ming' Accidentally Killed

Scientists might not have been so certain how old the world's oldest animal actually was. In other words, it's a bit older than they thought: 100 years older to be exact.

Nov 14, 2013 12:34 PM EST

382 Million People Worldwide Living with Diabetes

As November marks American Diabetes Month, promoting awareness and understanding of the consequences, management and possible prevention of type 2 diabetes, shocking statistics show how many affected by this debilitating disease.

Nov 14, 2013 11:00 AM EST

Breathalyzers for Diabetes' Patients Measures Acetone Levels

The American Association of Diabetes Educators came out with finger pricking as a way to help more suffering from diabetic conditions measure insulin levels in the convenience of their own home. However, many health officials note via surveys and studies that finger pricking multiple times a day is ...

Nov 14, 2013 09:04 AM EST

American Heart Association Urges Wider Use of Statins, New Guidelines

Estimates from the American Heart Association show that high cholesterol levels left untreated can lead to fatal heart conditions. In fact, for individuals over 45-years-old and on cholesterol-lowering statin drugs, it may not be enough to heal the health issue, even though nearly a fourth of Americ...

Nov 13, 2013 05:04 PM EST

Global Warming Affects Icelandic Birds Migration: Arrival Date 2 Weeks Later than 20 Years Ago

Warmer climates due to environmental changes may be causing birds to embark on big migrations earlier in the year, and researchers believe this could have something to do with global warming.

Nov 13, 2013 04:21 PM EST

Stingrays Unique and Round Shape may Inspire Improvement of Deep-Sea Vehicles

Could the movement of stingrays-cartilaginous fish classified in the Myliobatidae suborder-be the inspiration for the improvement of deep-sea vehicles' agility and fuel efficiency? Researchers from the University of Buffalo and Harvard University seem to think so as they are currently working on the...

Nov 13, 2013 03:27 PM EST

FDA Approves Imbruvica Drug for Rare Blood Cancer

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has recently approved a medication that will treat a rare and aggressive type of blood cancer for patients with mantle cell lymphoma (MCL).

Nov 13, 2013 01:08 PM EST

NASCAR Driver Trevor Bayne Diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis

NASCAR driver Trevor Bayne announced Tuesday that he has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.

Nov 13, 2013 12:25 PM EST

First Use of Cocaine may be Detected in Biofluids

Cocaine is a powerfully addictive stimulant drug that's made from leaves of the coca plant that are native to South America. It produces short-term euphoric conditions that can produce potentially dangerous physical effects, including high heart rate and increased blood pressure.

Nov 13, 2013 11:38 AM EST

You are What you Eat: Schools with Healthy Options have Healthy Students

Picking healthy snacks over junk food may not always be so easy, especially when peers enjoy candy bars and soda instead of apples and oranges. However, a recent study led by Michigan State University shows that when schools adopt healthful nutrition policies and practices, kids are more likely to p...

Nov 13, 2013 10:44 AM EST

Rare, Critically Endangered 'Asian Unicorn' Caught on Camera (Video)

Have you ever heard of the Asian Unicorn? What zoologists refer to as the saola, one of the most rare species in the world, has actually been captured on film for the first time in the 21st century.

Nov 13, 2013 01:43 AM EST

How Music Shapes Brain Anatomy and Function

A recent study shows how music affects both the structure and function of different regions of the brain and how those regions communicate during the creation of music to interpret different sensory information.