Kathleen Lees : Science World Report

Sep 10, 2013 11:42 AM EDT

Why do Men Rape? 25 Percent of Participants in Asian Study Admit to it

A recent report shows that as many as 1 in 10 men in some parts of Asia have admitted to raping a woman who was not their partner. And to make matters worse, when their wife or girlfriend was included in the research, the findings shot up to 1 in 4.

Sep 10, 2013 10:44 AM EDT

Less T.V. and More Sleep may Help Minority Children Lose Weight

Childhood obesity continues to be a widespread problem throughout the United States as the government and health agencies work on improving healthier lifestyles in order to curb the potential epidemic. As the majority of individuals know that if they eat right and exercise regularly, they can effect...

Sep 10, 2013 10:14 AM EDT

World Suicide Prevention Day: Suicide 10th Leading Cause of Death among Americans

For what has become known as Suicide Prevention Day, medical professionals are looking into preventable measures regarding mental disorders and various high-stress environmental factors that may lead someone to contemplate ending his or her life.

Sep 09, 2013 05:13 PM EDT

Are Men More Likely to Develop Physical Illness than Women?

A recent study suggests that men are more likely than women to develop a physical illness.

Sep 09, 2013 04:48 PM EDT

Texting May Cause Antisocial Behavior in Teens

For American teenagers, texting is a necessary part of keeping in touch with classmates and other friends in today's technological word.

Sep 09, 2013 04:31 PM EDT

Do Smaller Testicles Mean a More Involved Father?

A new study by researchers at Emory University shows that men with smaller testes are more likely to be involved in the hands-on care of raising their child.

Sep 09, 2013 04:09 PM EDT

Third Adult LA Porn Star Allegedly Tests Positive for HIV

A third U.S. porn star has allegedly tested positive for HIV this week, according to health officials.

Sep 09, 2013 03:42 PM EDT

Could Obese Teens be at a Higher Risk for Anorexia, Bulimia?

A recent study via the Mayo Clinic suggests that obese teenagers who lose weight could be at a higher risk for anorexia nervosa, bulimia and other eating disorders. In fact, researchers believe these conditions may often go undetected in families as signs of weight-loss progress.

Sep 09, 2013 03:06 PM EDT

71 Percent Die of Breast Cancer Before 50: Study

A new study suggests that women should start receiving mammograms even before the age of 50 in order to help prevent many cancer-related deaths that could occur at an earlier age.

Sep 09, 2013 02:14 PM EDT

Could E-Cigarettes be More Effective than the Patch for Quitting Smoking?

Many health skeptics believe that electronic cigarettes could just be a gateway to other tobacco products.

Sep 09, 2013 01:52 PM EDT

United States Takes Spot as 17th Happiest Country

The 2013 World Happiness Report released Monday shows what countries were ranked the happiest places in terms of overall life satisfaction and freedom.

Sep 08, 2013 11:34 PM EDT