Kathleen Lees : Science World Report

Sep 13, 2013 12:52 PM EDT

Measles Cases on the Rise: 2013 may be the Worst Year for Virus in the U.S.

Statistics from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show that 2013 may be the worst year for measles cases that the United States has seen in 17 years. In fact, this number shows an alarmingly high rate of measles within the nation that may be attributed to parents who are star...

Sep 13, 2013 11:56 AM EDT

Child Abuse: Biological Parents Most Likely to Harm Victim

A new study from the National Academy of Sciences Institute of Medicine shows that despite federal efforts to curb both physical and sexual abuse, the problem regarding child neglect still remains to be 75 percent of the reported cases.

Sep 13, 2013 11:05 AM EDT

Young People Base Educational Path on Parent's Background

You know the saying 'the apple never falls far from the tree?' Well, this can certainly be applied to a lot of things: Genetics, intelligence quotient, fashion sense, whatever. You name it. In any case, a new study shows that the same is true for education.

Sep 12, 2013 04:32 PM EDT

Self-Esteem Helps Determine what People will Post on Facebook

A recent study shows that your confidence may determine what you put on Facebook.

Sep 12, 2013 03:35 PM EDT

Regular Exercise may Help Lower Depression

Exercise plays an important role in our overall physical and emotional well-being, and according to a recent study, people who regularly hit the gym are less likely to suffer from depression.

Sep 12, 2013 02:59 PM EDT

Gender and Political Corruption: Women More Likely to Disapprove of Illegal Activity

Is it really any shock that women might be less corrupt than men? Just look through the history book people. And whether you can blame it on high amounts of testosterone or a higher rate in positions of power, new political science research from Rice University shows that women are more likely than ...

Sep 12, 2013 02:14 PM EDT

Low Testosterone: Linked to Increase in Body Fat and Decline in Libido

New research led by Dr. Joel Finkelstein of the Sunnybrook Research Institute examines the effects of the hormones estrogen and testosterone when improving male sexual performance, fat and lean muscle mass and the required levels needed for a healthy body.

Sep 12, 2013 01:51 PM EDT

Could Dogs Help Design Robots?

Man's best friend may play an important role in helping design social robots.

Sep 12, 2013 12:36 PM EDT

2 Million Dehumidifiers in U.S. Recalled due to Fire Risk

A recent report from the Consumer Product Safety Commission recalled over 2 million dehumidifiers due to a potential fire hazard in the United States and 52,500 in Canada. According to the commission, the products can allegedly overhead, smoke or even catch fire with use.

Sep 12, 2013 12:08 PM EDT

Rapid Malaria Blood Test Helps Uncover Artemisinin Resistance

Scientists have worked to create a simple, fast and accurate test in order to determine when parasites have become resistant to malaria medications.

Sep 12, 2013 10:53 AM EDT

Could Reprogrammed Tissue in Mice Help Create Human Stem Cell Regeneration?

A recent study shows that scientists may be closer to tissue regeneration. According to officials in Spain, they have worked to gain mature cells in living mice in order to revert the tissues back to their original youthful state via stem cell regeneration.

Sep 11, 2013 04:32 PM EDT

Duration of Chest Pain Increases Risk of Heart Attack

A recent study by researchers at the Henry Ford Hospital looks at specific symptoms to look out for when a patient may be experiencing health issues leading up to a heart attack. Their study shows, in fact, that longer-lasting chest pain is more likely to create conditions in which a heart attack ca...