Kathleen Lees : Science World Report

Oct 11, 2013 06:53 PM EDT

Many Herbal Products may be Unnatural

A recent study shows that many herbal products that do not contain the commonly listed plant ingredients and instead have fillers or other cheaper chemicals may be composed of various ingredients.

Oct 11, 2013 10:03 AM EDT

New Drug for Hepatitis C in Phase 2 Trials

A recent study looks at a new Hepatitis C drug that is currently in phase 2 clinical trials.

Oct 11, 2013 09:35 AM EDT

Mountaintop Coal Mining may Increase Risk of Depression

People that live in hazardous environmental areas are often more prone to physical injury, various health issues and even death. However, they can also be prone to cognitive and behavioral impacts that might have previously been undiagnosed.

Oct 11, 2013 09:24 AM EDT

mTBI: A Silent Epidemic

Statistics show that approximately 1.4 million people suffer from a traumatic brain injury (TBI) each year. Of those injuries, three out of four are minor TBI (mTBI), such as a head injury that causes a temporary change in mental status or perceived behavioral impairment.

Oct 11, 2013 09:11 AM EDT

Brain Releases Natural Pain Killers due to Social Rejection

Finding that the opioid system can act to ease social pain, not just physical pain, may aid understanding of depression and social anxiety.

Oct 10, 2013 03:50 PM EDT

Some Newlyweds too Tired, Drunk to Make Love on Wedding Night

For most couples, a wedding is noted as the happiest days of their lives. Unfortunately, that might not always be the case.

Oct 10, 2013 01:57 PM EDT

Could a Gene be the Key to Marital Success?

Many studies base several environmental factors on the happiness of a marriage. However a recent study shows that some genetic components could also play a role in how happy your marriage might be. For instance, researchers found that what they refer to as the "happy hormone"--a form of serotonin--m...

Oct 10, 2013 12:35 AM EDT

Introspection in Relationships: Why can't we Honestly Judge our Friends' Behaviors?

Is there such a thing as objectively evaluating the behavior of our friends? A recent study conducted by researchers at Technische Universitat Dresden shows that this simply may be impossible.

Oct 10, 2013 12:30 AM EDT

Intravenous Feeding may Harm Liver

A recent study shows that feeding patients intravenously can help save lives. However, it can also cause liver damage. According to scientists at the University of Colorado and Children's Hospital Colorado, they've figured out that the likely culprit could be one of the ingredients found in intraven...

Oct 09, 2013 11:50 PM EDT

DMV Campaign Promotes Organ Donor Registrations

A recent study shows that organ donor promotions at DMVs promotes registration of organ donations. The study shows that more than 90 percent of the public supports organ donation, yet less than half of the population actually registers to make a donation if the opportunity occurred.

Oct 09, 2013 11:34 PM EDT

Uterine Fibroids cause more Health Issues in African American Women

A recent study that examined a national survey found that African American women were more likely to have uterine fibroids. These new findings, reported via a peer-reviewed publication from Mary Ann Liebert, Int., publishers, discusses how the problem has a 3-fold higher incidence of uterine fibroid...

Oct 09, 2013 08:48 PM EDT