Kathleen Lees : Science World Report

Aug 22, 2013 12:16 PM EDT

US Newborn Circumcision Rate Dropped 10 Percent Between 1979 and 2010

Recent statistics show that the national rate for newborn circumcision fell by 10 percent between 1979 and 2010.

Aug 22, 2013 11:18 AM EDT

Does Less Work Make You Happier? No

You might think that shorter work days with more time to treat yourself would make a happier employee. Yet according to a recent study, that might not necessarily be the case.

Aug 21, 2013 06:25 PM EDT

Suicide Risk Could Be Detected Through Blood Test

The help of a simple blood test may be able to predict whether an individual is at risk for committing suicide, according to a recent study from the Indian University School of Medicine.

Aug 21, 2013 06:22 PM EDT

Appetite Hormone Glucagon May Prevent Obese People From Feeling Full

A new study shows that a hormone that controls appetite may lose it's ability to help obese individuals after they have consumed a full meal.

Aug 21, 2013 02:59 PM EDT

Could Alcoholism and Eating Disorders Share a Common Link?

A new study suggests that alcohol abuse and eating disorders share a common link.

Aug 21, 2013 01:47 PM EDT

70-Year-Old Man Sticks Fork in Urethra: Attempt at Better Orgasm?

Doctors in Canberra studied a rather peculiar site. They found a 70-year-old man who had allegedly inserted a 4-inch fork into his urethra in the attempts of having a more gratifying orgasm.

Aug 21, 2013 12:42 PM EDT

200 Animals Die at Portland Aquarium: Did Creatures Suffer to Save Money? Humane Society Investigates

Scientists are plagued by what's caused over 200 marine animals at the Portland Aquarium to die from starvation, infection, high temperatures and animal-on-animal attacks in new home, according to a detailed log.

Aug 20, 2013 05:15 PM EDT

Carbon Monoxide: Gypsum Wallboard Does Not Keep Out Toxic Gas

A recent study shows that gypsum wallboard may not keep out carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless and toxic gas.

Aug 20, 2013 04:54 PM EDT

Eukaryotic Initiation Factor 4E Protein Linked to Cancer

Researchers have found that high levels of a specific protein found in human cells may be linked to tumor growth.

Aug 20, 2013 03:54 PM EDT

Eat Your Fruits and Vegetables: They May Lower Your Aneurysm Risk

Eating more fruits and vegetables may not just be a part of your every day health routine. A new study shows it can also help prevent an aortic aneurysm.

Aug 20, 2013 02:19 PM EDT

Autism Diagnosis in Some Minority Children May be Delayed by Up to 2.5 Years

A new study shows that Latino children are typically diagnosed with autism two years later than white children.

Aug 20, 2013 01:13 PM EDT

Bullied Victims Six Times More Likely to Suffer from Serious Illness, Poor Social Relationships

Bullying experienced during childhood can leave painful scars that last long into adulthood, including some that may never heal. Yet for those exposed to heavy amounts of ridicule during their younger years, a new study shows that they may be more likely to suffer from serious illnesses, form poor s...