Kathleen Lees : Science World Report

Sep 11, 2013 03:55 PM EDT

Could Coffee Cut Risk of Endometrial Cancer?

A recent report from the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) and the World Cancer Research Fund International (WCRF) shows that women who maintain a healthy weight and exercise regularly greatly reduce their risk of endometrial cancer, the most common cancer of the female reproductive syst...

Sep 11, 2013 03:17 PM EDT

FDA Approves Botox to Treat Crow's Feet, but is it Safe?

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration sings the praise of Botox Cosmetic (onabotulinumtoxinA) via a statement it made Wednesday regarding those looking to improve the appearance clustered eye wrinkles known as crow's feet. At this time, it's the only FDA approved drug treatment option for lateral ca...

Sep 11, 2013 02:42 PM EDT

Antibody May Help Prevent Central Line Infections

Researchers at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center have developed an antibody that could help prevent Candida infections, otherwise known as yeast infections commonly seen in pregnant women, children or men or women with compromised immune systems, and is also common among hospitalized pat...

Sep 11, 2013 01:39 PM EDT

Brachytherapy: Cervical Cancer Treatment Associated with Higher Survival

A recent study looks at higher survival rates among U.S. cervical cancer patients.

Sep 11, 2013 01:04 PM EDT

Multiple Sclerosis Develops in Different Region of the Brain

Researchers now believe that multiple sclerosis may originate in a different region of the brain than previously thought.

Sep 11, 2013 11:26 AM EDT

Teen Struck by Lightning at Summer Camp: Safety Tips to Prevent Environmental Hazard

An Ohio boy's life drastically change when he was hit by a lightning bolt at summer camp and left brain damaged, according to a statement that his parents made Tuesday.

Sep 11, 2013 10:38 AM EDT

FDA Restricts Long-term Opioid Use in Order to Combat Addiction

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has ordered a class-wide label change for long-acting opioids, including OxyContin (oxycodone) and other prescriptions aimed at helping reverse severe pain.

Sep 10, 2013 09:40 PM EDT

Could Twitter Help Move Scientific Research Forward?

Social media is constantly changing with all the technological advances seen throughout the world. A recent study by researchers at the University of Miami's Abess Center for Ecosystem Science and Policy looks at how Twitter can affect new research.

Sep 10, 2013 09:17 PM EDT

Teens Take Physical Fitness a Step Further

A new study shows that teens may be smarter than their parents when it comes to overall health. In fact, a study that looked at 1,000 Montreal high school students found that teens are just as aware of the mental benefits of exercise that can help increase confidence, self-esteem and autonomyas they...

Sep 10, 2013 03:14 PM EDT

What do Liberals and Conservatives Look for when it Comes to Dating?

A new study shows that despite political discrepancies, both liberals and conservatives are looking for similar things when it comes to online dating websites, according to new research co-authored by University of Miami political scientists Casey Klofstad. In fact, the study shows that both liberal...

Sep 10, 2013 02:45 PM EDT

The Body's Production of Fructose Linked to Obesity

Researchers at the University of Colorado School of Medicine reported that the cause of obesity and insulin resistance may be tied to the fructose that our body produces in addition to the fructose that we consume.

Sep 10, 2013 02:30 PM EDT

Entering the Lottery may Affect the Consumer's Self-Control

A new study looks at the how materialistic thoughts can change your everyday-life when entering the lottery. According to researchers, this can actually cause some individuals to financially lose control.