Kathleen Lees : Science World Report

Jun 21, 2013 10:11 AM EDT

New Flu Shot Ok for Egg Allergy Patients

With the help of medical science, those with severe egg allergies may no longer need to worry when receiving a flu shot. A new vaccine has been made to prevent the outbreak of various allergic reactions, according to a federal advisory panel on Thursday. Officials note that a new Flu vaccine is prep...

Jun 20, 2013 11:59 PM EDT

Summer Solstice 2013: Ancient Cultures Saw Season as Time of Growth

Friday marks the beginning of summer, also known as the solstice. This is the longest daylight period of the year and the start of astronomical summer in Earth's northern hemisphere.

Jun 20, 2013 04:27 PM EDT

Dunkin' Donuts: Company Ditches the Gluten for Two New Products

Dunkin' Donuts to offer gluten-free product by end of next year.

Jun 20, 2013 04:03 PM EDT

'Walking and Talking' on Cell Phone Distracting and Dangerous

New statistics show that strolling down the road on your cell phone can cause distractions that be potentially dangerous to ourselves and to others.

Jun 20, 2013 01:57 PM EDT

3-D Graphics Simulate Practice Surgery for Brain Surgeons

Neurosurgeons in the works may be able to get some much needed practice via the help from computers to study brain surgery before beginning actual procedures. According to the National Research Council of Canada, input from surgeons at more than 20 Canadian teaching hospitals is helping to build the...

Jun 20, 2013 01:01 PM EDT

New Parkinson's Drug Packs a One-Two Punch, Dual Inhibitor Attacks Two Enzymes

Scientists may have found a new drug that could dually aid against the progression of Parkinson's Disease, according to scientists from the Florida campus of the Scripps Research Institute (TSRI.)

Jun 20, 2013 12:26 PM EDT

A Woman is Assaulted or Beaten in the United States Every 9 Seconds

A shocking statistic shows that as many as one in three women will suffer symptoms of domestic abuse in their lifetime worldwide.

Jun 20, 2013 11:01 AM EDT

1 in 4 Stroke Survivors Could Suffer from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

A new study led by Columbia University medical Center researchers shows that as many as one in four people who survive a stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA) suffer from symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) within the first year post-event. The study also found that as many as one ...

Jun 20, 2013 10:06 AM EDT

Birth Control Shots for Wild Dogs Could Change Way of Life on Indian Reservations in West

Western Indian reservations will be using birth control shots to help control wild dog populations, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Wildlife Research Center and Spay First.

Jun 19, 2013 11:52 PM EDT

Beef Recall: E. Coli Fears Cause Concern

The United States Food Safety and Inspection Service announced Tuesday that 22,737 pounds of ground beef will be recalled over the possibility that it could be contaminated with E. coli.

Jun 19, 2013 03:08 PM EDT

Obesity Disease: What Will this Mean for America?

As obesity continues to grow as an epidemic in America, some health officials are beginning to believe it should be classified as a disease.

Jun 19, 2013 02:27 PM EDT

HPV Vaccine Helps Reduce Cervical Cancer Risk in Teen Girls by 56 Percent

The human papillomavirus vaccine seems to be making great headway in the United States, helping prevent cervical cancer among teenage girls by as much as 56 percent. Despite that the vaccine has been available since 2006, more are becoming aware of the virus and possibilities that prevention methods...