Kathleen Lees : Science World Report

Oct 31, 2013 03:12 PM EDT

U.S. Malaria Count Highest in 40 Years

Recent statistics show that the number of malaria cases in the United States have risen to a higher number than in the past 40 years, according to a recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Oct 31, 2013 02:29 PM EDT

More Women Under 40 in Europe with Breast Cancer

A recent study shows that the number of women who have breast cancer is rising among individuals under 40.

Oct 31, 2013 10:35 AM EDT

FDA Finds that 12 Percent of U.S. Imported Spices are Contaminated

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently revealed that as much as 12 percent of imported spices are contaminated with "filth," including insects, excrement, salmonella and hair over a three-year period.

Oct 31, 2013 10:09 AM EDT

Online Forums can Help or Hurt Depressed Youth

A recent study shows that spending too much time on the internet could cause depression in some individuals and even suicidal thoughts.

Oct 30, 2013 09:46 PM EDT

HPV Vaccination Used Less in Southern States: Study

A recent study shows that the human papillomavirus vaccine's use is significantly lower in southern parts of the United States.

Oct 30, 2013 09:10 PM EDT

Texting may Create Miscommunications in Relationships

A recent study shows that the amount of time you spend on the phone texting your significant other can often cause serious miscommunications that may later cause relationship problems.

Oct 30, 2013 04:20 PM EDT

New Research Helps Accelerate Diabetic Wound Healing

Researchers from the University of Notre Dame have recently identified enzymes that are detrimental to diabetic wound healing and could be beneficial to help repair wounds.

Oct 30, 2013 03:56 PM EDT

GLP-1 and GIP Help Lower Glucose Levels in Type 2 Diabetes

A recent study looks at a new multiple action intestinal hormone that helps correct diabetes.

Oct 30, 2013 03:19 PM EDT

Woman Offers Free Halloween Dietary Advice via 'Trick-or-Treat Letter'

For Halloween, a Fargo, North Dakota woman who has decided to remain anonymous, is starting her own tradition by inflicting her opinions on other people's kids.

Oct 30, 2013 01:51 PM EDT

Twin Study Shows Smoking Causes Premature Aging

A new study shows how smoking causes premature aging.

Oct 30, 2013 12:25 PM EDT

'Schadenfreude': Do you Take Pleasure in the Suffering of Others?

It might not come as much surprise that some people take immense pleasure from the suffering of others, a term commonly referred to as "Schadenfreude."

Oct 30, 2013 11:13 AM EDT

World's Tallest Man Weds: Suffered from Rare Condition Called Acromegaly (Video)

Love comes in all shapes and sizes, and that's certainly true for 30-year-old Sultan Kosen and his recent wife, 21-year-old Merve Dibo, who stands at 5 feet 9 inches.