Kathleen Lees : Science World Report

Aug 12, 2013 04:02 PM EDT

Two Genes Linked to Severe Childhood Epilepsy

Researchers have just identified two genes that may be linked to childhood epilepsy.

Aug 12, 2013 03:06 PM EDT

Lobster Shell Disease Creates Lesions on Crustaceans

Scientists spotted a high level of lobster in parts of Maine.

Aug 12, 2013 12:55 PM EDT

Early Childbearing Lowers Breast Cancer Risk

A recent study suggests that women who give birth in their early twenties may be at a decreased risk for developing breast cancer, according to researchers from the Harvard Stem Cell Institute. They are currently in the process of testing p27, a mammary gland progenitor marker in the tissue of women...

Aug 12, 2013 12:08 PM EDT

Higher Education Linked to Poor Mental Health During Tough Economic Times

Too little education has proven to put some at a greater risk for certain mental health problems, yet a new study also suggests the inverse. It might actually be possible that too much education could have detrimental effects on mental health.

Aug 12, 2013 11:13 AM EDT

What do You Expect When You're Expecting? How Our Culture Influences Pregnancy

What do you expect when you're expecting? Well, it can be quite different depending on the cultural background that you're coming from. And this depends on anything from cravings for pancake batter to religious family ceremonies for your baby to be.

Aug 12, 2013 09:43 AM EDT

Could Taxing Cigarettes Help Prevent Binge Drinking?

Researchers from the Yale University School of Medicine found that taxing cigarettes can actually help prevent heavy drinking.

Aug 11, 2013 10:29 PM EDT

Half-Siblings More Likely to Start Unhealthy Habits in Life Early

A recent study suggests that half-siblings with a different father may be more likely to turn to unhealthy habits early in life.

Aug 11, 2013 10:14 PM EDT

Parkinson's Gene Fbxo7 Hurts Mitochondria

A new study links genetic mutations found in brain cells to a key link in Parkinson's disease.

Aug 11, 2013 09:58 PM EDT

Do Gender Norms Influence Who Will Pick Up Bill on a Date?

A new study examines the beliefs about just who should pick up the tab during the dating period.

Aug 09, 2013 04:44 PM EDT

Extra Hour of Television Hurts Children's Chances in School

Too much time sitting in front of the television can be bad in a number of ways for a child. Yet a new study has linked every hourly increase in daily television watching starting at age two-and-a-half years of age to problems with classroom engagement, victimization by classmates and even problems ...

Aug 09, 2013 03:55 PM EDT

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: New Gene Therapies Increase Production of Vital Protein

Researchers are in the clinical stages of working on a drug designed to better treat Duchenne muscular dystrophy, known as eterplirsen. They believe that participants involved in this therapy could possibly see an increase in the production of a vital protein for muscle growth and health.

Aug 09, 2013 02:34 PM EDT