Kathleen Lees : Science World Report

Aug 03, 2013 03:02 PM EDT

FDA Provides Food Labeling for Gluten-Free Foods

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is coming out with a new labeling for gluten-free foods.

Aug 03, 2013 01:56 PM EDT

Acetaminophen Linked to Rare Skin Conditions, FDA Warning

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has just come out with a new warning for a fever and pain reliever that is one of the most widely used pain medicines in the country.

Aug 01, 2013 04:33 PM EDT

768 Million People in the World Live Without Access to Clean Water

A recent report shows that 14 nations that are classified as low and middle-income countries where clean water and soap may not be accessible in comparison to more developed countries, including Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Chile, Guatemala, Pakistan, Nepal, South Africa, Kenya and Cambodia all s...

Aug 01, 2013 03:23 PM EDT

Chinese Acrobat Breaks Guinness World Record, Crosses Tightrope 108 Ft Above Ground

Daredevil Aisikaier Wublikasimu, a 40-year-old Chinese acrobat, had already made it in the Guinness Book of World Records for tightrope-walking at dangerous heights. But twice wasn't enough. He had to take it a step further.

Aug 01, 2013 02:19 PM EDT

Shopping Addiction: Shopaholics Make Emotional 'Buzz' Purchases

According to a recent study, approximately 10 percent of adults in Western countries are believed to be compulsive over-spenders. When this behavior turns into buying things, regardless of whether they're needed or not, it can foster a shopping addiction.

Aug 01, 2013 01:05 PM EDT

Fetal Stress May Cause Chronic Disease

A new report conducted by Harvard researchers shows high stress levels even in the womb can trigger epigenetic disruptions that may occur when associated with chronic disease later in life that are already common at birth.

Aug 01, 2013 12:15 PM EDT

Beef Recall: Kansas Company Recalls 50,000 Pounds of Product due to Possible E. Coli Contamination

A Kansas company is recalling approximately 50,000 pounds of ground beef products over fear that they may be contaminated with E. coli.

Aug 01, 2013 11:38 AM EDT

26 ill Passengers on Qantas Chile to Australia Flight, Unknown Gastrointestinal Illness

Twenty-six passengers on a Qantas flight from Chile to Australia fell violently ill with a stomach bug and are now being quarantined at a Sydney airport, according to a recent statement.

Aug 01, 2013 11:04 AM EDT

Targeted 'Cell Sleep' May Lower Chances of Cancer Recurrence

A new study shows that targeting sleep cells may help lower some people's risk of cancer.

Aug 01, 2013 10:12 AM EDT

Sex After Giving Birth: Both Men and Women Experience Highs and Lows in Sexual Desire

A recent study shows that both men and women who are in committed relationships with women who have just given birth will experience high and low sexual desire upon the arrival of a new child.

Jul 31, 2013 10:17 PM EDT

Anemia May Lead to Early Signs of Dementia, Reduction in Memory

Though Alzheimer's disease is the most commonly diagnosed form of dementia, a diagnosis of one hundred percent certainty is impossible until after a person has died and a brain autopsy has been performed.

Jul 31, 2013 09:28 PM EDT

Possible New Species of Fish Discovered Near Chile, What Should it's Name be?

A new species of fish was discovered just a few months ago in the seas surrounding the Desventuradas Islands. According to experts, they actually believe that this creature could be a new species.