Kathleen Lees : Science World Report

Aug 23, 2013 08:07 PM EDT

What is Your Heart Attack Risk?

A recent study looks at the various factors that determine a heart attack risk.

Aug 23, 2013 04:28 PM EDT

How Can We Save Our Urban Water Systems?

A recent study looks at the need to save existing urban water systems through innovative solutions that work to combine technology and engineering with social systems and institutions.

Aug 23, 2013 02:52 PM EDT

What Romantic Partners Do to Monitor Old Flames Via Social Media

A recent study looks into the inner workings of what some may do in order to spy on an old flame.

Aug 23, 2013 01:28 PM EDT

Good Oral Hygiene May Help Prevent Risk of Oral HPV

A new study shows that good oral hygiene may help prevent against the oral human papillomavirus infection.

Aug 23, 2013 12:14 PM EDT

Volunteering May Increase Your Lifespan

It comes as no surprise that volunteering can lift your spirits and improve your overall life and mental health.

Aug 23, 2013 10:33 AM EDT

Is Spontaneous Combustion to Blame for Infant's Condition?

Scientists and health officials are puzzled by what's causing a 3-month-old Indian baby to catch fire.

Aug 22, 2013 06:04 PM EDT

Workaholics: Too Much Time in the Office Bad for Mental and Physical Health

Workaholics only care about one thing. Working. And so, it comes as no surprise that they're not so concerned if they miss 8 hours of sleep every night or healthy meals, etc.

Aug 22, 2013 05:36 PM EDT

Adult Star Tests Positive for HIV: Sex Industry to Blame?

After an adult actor tested positive for HIV, the porn industry is working to implement stricter regulations regarding sexual safety.

Aug 22, 2013 05:09 PM EDT

Could Mobile Phones Track Happiness?

According to researchers at Princeton University, they're working on developing new ways to use mobile phones in order to better determine how environmental factors influence a person's sense of well-being.

Aug 22, 2013 04:05 PM EDT

Internalizing Trauma: Distance Helps People Cope

Making sense of tragedy can be impossible. As problems often come out of the blue, they can hit unsuspecting residents, taking citizens by storm.

Aug 22, 2013 03:07 PM EDT

Could Caffeine Spray Meet Your Coffee Fix?

Americans can't go a second without their caffeine. Just look around right now, wherever you are and chances are you'll spot a Starbucks or Dunkin' Donuts right around the corner. Soda, coffee, tea, whatever, we need, need, need our caffeine to keep us awake, give us that extra kick and help us func...

Aug 22, 2013 02:04 PM EDT