Kathleen Lees : Science World Report

Sep 27, 2013 11:16 AM EDT

Ballet and the Brain

The secret behind a ballet dancer's ability to perform perfect pirouettes has a lot to do with practice, diligence and years of thorough training. However, science shows that it also has a lot to do with brain training that actually reduces activity in the cerebellum and cerebral cortex.

Sep 26, 2013 11:50 PM EDT

Dwarfism Mutation Identified in Dogs

A recent study discusses a dwarf mutation found in dogs known as the ITGA10 gene, which causes chondroydysplasia in two dog breeds, known as the Norwegian Elkhound and the Karelian Bear Dog.

Sep 26, 2013 09:46 PM EDT

Intestinal Tool Helps Surgeons Measure Health Outcomes

A recent study looks a intestinal tool developed by colorectal surgeons that may help with better measuring the quality and outcomes of related health issues.

Sep 26, 2013 02:36 PM EDT

Flesh-Eating Drug, Krokodil (Video)

A dangerous drug that's grown popular in Russia over the years has hit the United States, according to various reports, and it's known as Krokodil.

Sep 26, 2013 12:49 PM EDT

Pediatric TBI: Will it Affect Your Child Later in Life?

A traumatic brain injury experienced during your child's youth can dramatically alter his or her long-term cognitive abilities and psychological functioning, often times resulting in poor academic achievement, according to a recent study.

Sep 26, 2013 12:11 PM EDT

Baby Sunscreen Recalled: Potential Contamination Linked to Products

Badger baby and children's 4-ounce SPF 30 Baby Sunscreen Lotion and one lot of its 4-ounce SPF 30 Kids Suncreen Lotion is currently being recalled after various tests showed three types of disease-causing bacteria and fungi.

Sep 26, 2013 11:31 AM EDT

Girls who Eat Peanut Butter may Reduce their Breast Cancer Risk

A new study shows that eating peanut butter could actually reduce the risk of breast cancer in women.

Sep 26, 2013 10:40 AM EDT

Bionic Leg Controlled by Brain Impulses

With a little help from science and technology, Zac Vawter, 32, can now succesffuly control movements of his bionic leg with the help of sensors that send multiple impulses from his nerves and muscles that are originally in the pathway of signals to our brain.

Sep 26, 2013 09:59 AM EDT

Omega-3s Fail to Improve Cognitive Function Over Time

Previous studies have suggested that eating fish can actually improve memory skills over time. Yet recent findings debunks this myth, showing that while Omega-3 fatty acids are an essential fatty acids that have been known to help prevent heart disease, joint pains, depression, asthma and reduce a c...

Sep 25, 2013 10:28 PM EDT