Kathleen Lees : Science World Report

Sep 16, 2013 05:59 PM EDT

Facebook: Why Some are Choosing to Leave the Social Site Behind

Most wouldn't dare dream of leaving their favorite social media networking site: Facebook. Yet a new study takes a more in-depth look into how some people are able to leave the site behind and never look back.

Sep 16, 2013 05:46 PM EDT

Are TV Drug Ads Portraying False Information? Get the Facts

A new study looks at how consumers should be wary of watching advertisements and pharmaceuticals on nightly TV news, as six out of 10 claims show there could be potentially misleading information portrayed to the viewer.

Sep 16, 2013 12:19 PM EDT

Link between Dementia, Delirium and Declining Health while Hospitalized

A recent study shows that more than half of all patients with pre-existing dementia will experience delirium while hospitalized. Failure to detect and treat this health issue can lead to a faster decline of both physical and mental health, according to researchers.

Sep 16, 2013 11:30 AM EDT

Unclean Baptismal Wash: Fecal Matter Found in Holy Water

If impure particles seem to be floating around in the wash near your church's entrance, a new study by the Institute of Hygiene and Applied Immunology at the MedUni Vienna shows that fecal matter and nitrates could be tainting this faithful wash.

Sep 15, 2013 10:21 PM EDT

Fashion, Design, Technology, Education: Factors in Consumer Purchasing

A recent study looks at the potential benefits of buying eco-friendly bamboo apparel.

Sep 15, 2013 09:48 PM EDT

Network-Based Stratification helps Identify Cancer Subtypes: New Treatment

A recent study looks at cancerous subtypes and how genetics play a role in finding new medications or treatments could potentially help relieve the health issue.

Sep 15, 2013 09:21 PM EDT

CPAP Therapy may Help Rejuvenate Sleep Apnea Patients

A recent study looks at the benefits of CPAP therapy for sleep apnea patients.

Sep 13, 2013 04:25 PM EDT

Fruit Flies Exhibit Sex-Dependent Inheritance of Lifespan

A new study by German-Swedish researchers looks at previous assumptions by both biologists and physicians regarding the genetic risks of various diseases.

Sep 13, 2013 04:04 PM EDT

Promising New Treatment for Macular Degeneration

A new treatment for macular degeneration from researchers at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine holds promise for a highly effective way of treating the abnormal blood vessels associated with vision loss.

Sep 13, 2013 03:29 PM EDT

Denture Glue Saved Florida Sea Turtle's Life

When a 40-pound seal turtle came into the Turtle Hospital in Marathon, Fla., suffering from a fractured shell, an unlikely substance helped her get put back together: denture glue.

Sep 13, 2013 02:31 PM EDT

Diets Low in Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids May Harm Child's Development

A diet low in polyunsaturated fatty acids may be a problem, particularly for children under the age of 5, according to a recent study.

Sep 13, 2013 01:39 PM EDT

Vials of Antipsychotic Treatment by Johnson & Johnson Recalled: Mold Discovered

You've probably bought their products to wash off your little rug-rat, and for a company with 'more than a century of caring' from 1886 to the present, it comes as a sad surprise that Johnson & Johnson, popularly recognized for the high quality of its products, especially its baby goodies, has hit a...