Kathleen Lees : Science World Report

Aug 15, 2013 01:28 PM EDT

New Diet Coke Ad Praises Aspartame: Is it Really Safe?

What's the story behind the safety of aspartame.

Aug 15, 2013 12:30 PM EDT

Pet Food Recall: Procter & Gamble Takes Some Eukanuba Dog Food Off Market

A product from the company Procter & Gamble has just recalled a dry pet food due to the possibility of Salmonella bacteria. Animals can get sick and pass this bacteria to people by simply handling the food, yet at this time, no reports of illness have been confirmed.

Aug 15, 2013 11:39 AM EDT

Swedish Company IKEA Recalls 2 Models of Children's Beds

The Swedish furniture chain IKEA is recalling two models of children's beds for repair due to a metal rod that could be potentially dangerous if it became unhinged.

Aug 15, 2013 10:49 AM EDT

53-Year-Old Gives Birth to her own Daughter's Twin Babies

Thanks to IVF, a 53-year-old women was able to give birth to two of her own twin grandchildren.

Aug 15, 2013 10:01 AM EDT

Does Exercise Cure Insomnia? Maybe, but Not for A While

Are you suffering from insomnia? (We know we are!) In any case, have you tried heading to the gym in order to cure your late night T.V. marathons? It might just be the thing to help out in the long run. Only problem? Studies show that it could take up to four months to help find a solution for your ...

Aug 14, 2013 11:24 PM EDT

Levels of Selenium May Have Affect on Horses

A recent study looks at the possible effects of different levels of selenium on the immune system in adult horses.

Aug 14, 2013 11:02 PM EDT

Children Exposed to Lead Three Times More Likely to Have Behavioral Problems

A new study shows that children who are exposed to lead are nearly three times more likely to be suspended from school by the 4th grand than those who were not exposed, according to researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Aug 14, 2013 03:26 PM EDT

Chemophobia: Should You Be Afraid of What's on the Menu?

Many suffer from a health condition known as chemophobia in which these individuals carry an irrational fear of natural and synthetic chemicals harming the foods that they're consuming.

Aug 14, 2013 02:48 PM EDT

Could Mouth Bacteria be a Cause of Colorectal Cancer

Recent studies suggest that gut microbes known as fusobacteria that can be found in the mouth and are also prevalent in tissues of colorectal cancer patients may play a part in the disease.

Aug 14, 2013 02:05 PM EDT

Ant Species Spreading: Argentine Insects Could be Threat to Environment

Scientists have found that an alarmingly large number of Argentine ants are popping up in in unexpected numbers and actually being shipped around the world.

Aug 14, 2013 12:37 PM EDT

Chronic Stomach Pain in Children Could Create Anxiety Disorders in Adulthood

A recent study does suggest that kids suffering from chronic stomach pain could be more likely to be diagnosed with anxiety disorders by the age of 20 than those who were not experiencing similar symptoms.

Aug 14, 2013 11:36 AM EDT

Could Brain Scans Help Diagnose Dyslexia Early in Children?

A new study from MIT suggests that there may be an earlier way to identify the disability and help students better succeed in the learning environment through brain imaging tests.