Kathleen Lees : Science World Report

Nov 08, 2013 11:30 AM EST

Asthma Sufferers at Higher Risk for Cat Allergies

The number of people with asthma who are also allergic to cats has more than doubled in the past 18 years, according to a recent study.

Nov 08, 2013 10:49 AM EST

23 Million Skip Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests

As colorectal cancer-cancer of the large intestine (colon) or lower part of the digestive system-is ranked as the second leading cancer killer among men and women in the United States after lung cancer, many suffering from the health issue will die without even receiving a diagnostic test.

Nov 07, 2013 05:12 PM EST

Alcohol and Aggression: Neurological, Environmental Factors may Contribute to Issue

A recent study looks at the links between alcohol-related aggression and certain social and neurobiological factors that may contribute to the issue.

Nov 07, 2013 04:45 PM EST

Preterm Births at 19 Times Greater Risk for Retinal Detachment Later in Life

Children born prematurely face a 19 times greater risk of retinal detachment later in life than peers born at full term.

Nov 07, 2013 04:15 PM EST

Eternal Love: Fossilized Froghoppers Reveal Past Mating Positions

You might call it an undying love. And for a pair of fossilized mating froghoppers, it's written in stone.

Nov 07, 2013 03:35 PM EST

Should Men Sit Down to Pass Urine? (Video)

Should men actually sit down to pass urine?

Nov 07, 2013 01:23 PM EST

International Union for Conservation of Nature Declares Western Black Rhinos Extinct

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) notes that the Western black rhinos have officially been extinct as of 2011.

Nov 07, 2013 12:26 PM EST

Bilingualism: Could Speaking Two or More Languages Slow Cognitive Decline?

Staying mentally active into old age can be an essential part of keeping dementia at bay. Yet a recent study shows that speaking a second language may also help slow cognitive decline.

Nov 07, 2013 10:49 AM EST

Could a Simple Eye Contact Test Detect Signs of Autism in Infants?

A recent study shows that a simple eye test conducted during infancy may be able to help doctors detect early signs of autism.

Nov 07, 2013 10:20 AM EST

U.S. FDA Works to Ban Trans Fat

The next step on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) agenda is to remove artificial trans fat from food products.

Nov 06, 2013 11:29 PM EST

Buffet-Line Biases Predict Food Selection

As many people around the world often pick the all-you-can-eat buffet style when dining out at a restaurant, what most are unaware of is that the foods they chose while waiting in line to fill their plate are subconsciously influenced by what the person in front of them picks.

Nov 06, 2013 04:15 PM EST

Osteoarthritis Medication Delivered via Gel, Released via Joint Compression

Scientists have now discovered the development of a squishy gel that when compressed, works to release inflammatory medicine to painful joints. With the help of future studies, researchers believe that this product could someday deliver medications when and where osteoarthritis patients need it most...