Kathleen Lees : Science World Report

Jul 05, 2013 09:48 PM EDT

Gene Activity Reveals Why Not Everyone Benefits From Aspirin

A new study shows that despite previous findings, not all can look to aspirin as a way to help prevent heart attack or stroke.

Jul 05, 2013 04:22 PM EDT

Cosmetic Procedures to Look Whiter Don't Boost Self-Esteem

Michael Jackson may be a classic case of what can happen when plastic surgery goes too far. And a new study shows that undergoing plastic surgery treatments in the hope of transforming various ethnic features isn't just dangerous, but it won't change your mindset about how your physical features.

Jul 05, 2013 03:07 PM EDT

New Research Paves the Way for Arthritis and Cancer Treatments

Scientists recently discovered through recent research that the development of some new medications may help create better and potentially safer treatments for arthritis.

Jul 05, 2013 02:14 PM EDT

Sunscreen Safety: Some Products May Contain Flammable Ingredients

Whenever you're slathering on sunscreen before a trip to the beach or a BBQ, make sure to think twice about what's on the label of the product. New information provided by the Food and Drug Administration shows that certain types of sun wear may actually be flammable.

Jul 05, 2013 11:08 AM EDT

Twitter and the News: Does Social Media Really Replace Newswires?

New research has found that reporting of news events through twitter shows little evidence that it can be replaced through traditional first-hand reporting.

Jul 05, 2013 09:51 AM EDT

High Intensity Workouts Curb Appetite

According to a recent study released by researchers at the University of Western Austalia, those who regularly engage in high intensity workouts are more likely to eat less.

Jul 04, 2013 01:42 PM EDT

Listeria Outbreak Linked to Wisconsin Cheese, One Dead

A listeria outbreak has been linked to cheese that killed one person and sickened four others, according to the Food and Drug Administration. Allegedly, one of the cases was a pregnant woman who suffered a miscarriage from the incident.

Jul 04, 2013 12:44 PM EDT

Sugar-Fat Seesaw Phenomenon Illustrates Confusion from Dietary Restrictions Provided by Government

Many people have a difficult time understanding and following dietary restrictions provided by the government.

Jul 04, 2013 12:01 PM EDT

200-Year-Old Rockfish: Ichthyologists Predict Specimen's Age by Otolith Examination

According to fisherman Henry Liebman who was just spending a day on the Alaskan coast, a tug at his fishing hook would bring in a fish of massive weight and size.

Jul 04, 2013 11:40 AM EDT

Cancer-linked FAM190A Gene May Regulate Cell Division

Researchers from Johns Hopkins believe they may have discovered a little-described gene known as FAM190A that plays a subtle but critical role in normal cell division regulation process, known as mitosis. The study author's said they are hopeful that this information could help more clearly understa...

Jul 03, 2013 04:03 PM EDT

Pluto Moons: Smallest in Orbit Receive Names of Styx and Kerberos

Pluto's moons get their names: Styx and Kerberos.

Jul 03, 2013 03:40 PM EDT

Exercise Reduces High Stress Levels, Shuts Off Excitement in Ventral Hippocampus

According to researchers at Princeton University, the brain reorganizes a response to stress that's more reduced and less pressured when regular physical activity plays a part of the daily routine.