Kathleen Lees : Science World Report

Jun 19, 2013 01:47 PM EDT

Fewer U.S. Adults are Picking Up the Habit, Smoking Stats Fall to 18 Percent

Statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reveal that as of 2011, the number of American adults who spent time ingesting cigarettes fell to 18 percent.

Jun 18, 2013 11:14 PM EDT

Peru Earthquake: 'Ring of Fire' Region Prone to Frequent Collisions

Peru was hit by an earthquake on Tuesday.

Jun 18, 2013 10:48 PM EDT

Pet Food Recall: Natura Issues Massive Recall Due to Salmonella in Products

Pet food recalls seem to be taking a big hit this spring, with recalls sweeping animal products for cats, dogs and ferrets alike.

Jun 18, 2013 10:13 PM EDT

Scientists Measure Sugars in Diet with New Tool

Could a new tool that properly measures the amount of sugar in what people eat and drink prevent obesity?

Jun 18, 2013 07:15 PM EDT

High Levels of Air Pollution Increase Risk for Autism During Pregnancy

Scientists believe that pregnant women who are exposed to high levels of air pollution may be putting their child at a higher risk for autism in some cases, according to a recent study.

Jun 18, 2013 06:08 PM EDT

Doctor-Patient Communication is Critical For Medical Schedule of HIV Patients

Keeping a commitment of any kind can be difficult when stressful situations arise. However, when we neglect opportunities to improve or take care of ourselves, this not only wastes ours and others times, but it can potentially harm our health, too.

Jun 18, 2013 05:43 PM EDT

Simple Blood Test Helps Detect Type 1 Diabetes, Autoantibodies Show Increased Genetic Risk

Researchers believe that with the help of a simple blood test, they may be able to more easily diagnose Type 1 Diabetes.

Jun 17, 2013 10:48 PM EDT

Red Meat Consumption Could Increase Type 2 Diabetes Risk in Men

A new study shows that red meat consumption may be linked to an increased risk for Type 2 Diabetes.

Jun 17, 2013 04:00 PM EDT

Implementation of Community-Based Programs Essential for Obesity Prevention During Childhood

Researchers at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health believe that confronting childhood obesity early can make a dramatic difference in a child's life.

Jun 17, 2013 03:30 PM EDT

Australian Woman has French Accent Following Car Accident, Foreign Accent Syndrome to Blame

For Leanne Rowe, a native of Australia, waking up from a car accident 8 years ago mysteriously gave her a French accent.

Jun 17, 2013 02:46 PM EDT

Stress Hormone Detected After Eating Linked to High Weight in Men

Men who are overweight or obese shows that they may be secreting greater amounts of stress hormones after eating, which could make them, in turn, more susceptible to disease, according to a new observational study.

Jun 17, 2013 01:28 PM EDT

41,000 Cases of Pertussis in 2012, 61 Percent of Adults Miss Vaccinations for Illness

Pertussis, an endemic disease in the United States that comes to a head every 3 to 5 years with frequent outbreaks, caused 27,550 cases of the respiratory illness in 2010 alone, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).