Kathleen Lees : Science World Report

Oct 04, 2013 04:59 PM EDT

Are Cesarean Sections Always Necessary with Twin Births?

Though mothers expecting twins often opt for a cesarean section, a new study shows that it may not always be necessary.

Oct 04, 2013 04:30 PM EDT

Antibiotics Prescribed for Sore Throats Unnecessary

An increase in antibiotic prescriptions can often create an immunity to different strains of treatments. In fact, a new study by researchers from Harvard University shows that doctors who continue to prescribe antibiotics for various conditions, particularly sore throats and bronchitis, are generall...

Oct 04, 2013 03:59 PM EDT

New Drug Approved by FDA for Menopausal Women: Duavee

A new drug has just been approved for menopausal women, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The drug, approved by Pfizer Inc.'s, is known as Duavee.

Oct 04, 2013 02:50 PM EDT

What's Really Inside Chicken Nuggets?

A study conducted in Mississippi looks at what's really in chicken nuggets. If you think you're actually getting a box of breaded chicken chunks with flavored white or dark meat, think again.

Oct 03, 2013 11:34 PM EDT

Regular Meals Reduce Obesity Risk in Adolescents

A recent study shows that eating 5 meals a day can help reduce obesity risk among adolescents.

Oct 03, 2013 09:17 PM EDT

Alcoholism Treatment Before, After Liver Transplant Helps Prevent Relapse

New research shows that liver transplant recipients who receive substance abuse treatment before and after transplantation have much lower alcohol relapse rates than those untreated or only treated prior to transplantation. A second study also shows that continued alcohol abuse following liver trans...

Oct 03, 2013 09:02 PM EDT

High-School Mental Health Sessions Help Prevent Depression in Teens

A recent study shows that teens can greatly benefit from group high-school sessions that discuss mental health and how to reduce anxiety.

Oct 03, 2013 07:59 PM EDT

Depression Blurs Memory: Severity Determines Lost Thoughts

A new Brigham Young University study looked at how depression can harm cognitive processes that involve various memories. Findings showed that the same skills fade in adults depending on the severity of their depression. For instance, the more depressed someone feels, the harder it may be for them t...

Oct 03, 2013 07:06 PM EDT

Instagram: Food Pictures make Certain Meals Less Enjoyable

Instagram users-take note. Taking too many pictures of scrumptious meals could actually make them less enjoyable to eat, according to a recent study by researchers at BYU's Marriott School of Management.

Oct 03, 2013 06:39 PM EDT

Could Warmer Ocean Temperatures Raise Mercury Levels in Fish?

A recent study looks at how rising ocean temperatures could also potentially raise mercury levels in fish, increasing the health risk to those who eat seafood.

Oct 03, 2013 06:23 PM EDT

Man Injected with HIV as a Child by his Father Overcomes Health Issue

When Brryan Jackson was injected with HIV by his father back in 1992, doctors gave the infant an estimate of three five months to live when he was diagnosed at 11 months old. His father, a hospital technician, reportedly injected his son in the hopes of killing him so he could avoid paying for child...

Oct 03, 2013 02:19 PM EDT

Longer Stay in ICU Linked to Delirium

Statistics show that approximately four out of every ten patients admitted to the ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience loss of brain activity similarly seen from those suffering from a brain injury or Alzheimer's disease.