Kathleen Lees : Science World Report

Jul 09, 2013 09:08 AM EDT

Patient Caroline Burns Wakes Up as Doctors Prepare to Remove Organs

It was exactly midnight when Caroline Burns opened her eyes, looking around to see doctors who believed she had died preparing to remove her organs and donate them to patients on the transplant waiting list.

Jul 08, 2013 02:55 PM EDT

Hannah Warren Dies, Toddler Received First Trachea Transplant Made of Own Stem Cells

Hannah Warren, a child who underwent a trachea transplant with tissue grown from her own stem cells, has died. She was 2 years old and would have been 3 in August, according to her family.

Jul 08, 2013 02:02 PM EDT

CPAP Therapy Can Help Treat Nightmares in Veterans with PTSD and Sleep Apnea

A new study shows that continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) may help veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) see a reduction in nightmares and sleep disturbances.

Jul 08, 2013 01:02 PM EDT

Visualizing Goals: Abstract Ideas Easier for Those with Depression

A new study shows that people with depression may pursue more generalized goals than those who are not depressed.

Jul 08, 2013 12:31 PM EDT

July is UV Safety Awareness Month: How Will You Spread the Word?

Every month has a meaning, and for July, we're placing an emphasis on UV awareness.

Jul 08, 2013 12:01 PM EDT

Learning to See with What You Hear: Revolutionary Sensory Substitution Device Offers Alternative

A new device may offer an advanced alternative for the blind, according to a recent study. In fact, researchers from the University of Bath are hoping to turn sounds into images using a revolutionary technology that could potentially be used as an invasive treatment for blind and partially-sighted p...

Jul 08, 2013 11:21 AM EDT

Watch Out for Ticks This Summer: Safety Check List

Summer time is the best time to be outdoors, and whether it's at the beach, camping, throwing burgers on the grill or just enjoying an afternoon in the garden, it's important to take certain precautions that can prevent dangers from the heat, insects and other problems that come with environmental c...

Jul 08, 2013 10:34 AM EDT

Nearly 1 in 4 Youths Who Have Experienced an Assault Injury Own a Gun

A new study shows shocking statistics about youths and gun ownership.

Jul 07, 2013 08:52 PM EDT

IVF Baby Born Through Revolutionary, Less-Expensive Genome-Sequencing Process

A new gene sequencing technique has proven successful in the creation of a healthy baby.

Jul 06, 2013 06:14 PM EDT

Shrooms and PTSD: Hallucinogen Psilocybin May Help Treat Anxiety Disorder

A new study shows that though marijuana may be the drug of choice for those suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, small doses of an hallucinogenic drug has been found to lower fear and stress responses in mice.

Jul 06, 2013 05:53 PM EDT

Whole Foods Recalls Cheese that Contains Dangerous Listeria Monocytogenes Bacteria

Friday Whole Foods Market announced a recall for a line of cheeses due to dangerous listeria moocytogenes bacteria. The recalled cheese includes Crave Brotheres les frères cheese which was sold in Whole Food stores in over 30 states and Washington D.C.

Jul 05, 2013 10:14 PM EDT

Initiative Stems from Plant Gene Banks: Could We Feed the World?

Many scientists believe that part of saving the planet stems from protecting the plants and animals that help make it thrive. When we do this, they just might give us something in return.