Kathleen Lees : Science World Report

Jun 12, 2013 01:23 PM EDT

Is Splenda Safe? Synthetic Sugar Substance Sucralose Uses Chlorine Atoms

New research shows that the artificial sweetener sucralose, otherwise known as Splenda, may be particularly dangerous for your health.

Jun 12, 2013 12:27 PM EDT

Scientists Believe Stats on Psychedelic Drugs Key for Research

A new report shows many scientist's belief that restricting psychoactive drugs could harm research findings.

Jun 12, 2013 11:33 AM EDT

Penile Implant Allegedly Left Man with Eight-Month Erection

Daniel Metzgar, who said he had an erection for an eight month period due to an improper penile implant, is taking his doctor to court.

Jun 12, 2013 10:52 AM EDT

Obese Pregnant Women More Likely to Deliver Prematurely

A recent study suggests that overweight or obese women who are pregnant may be more likely to give birth prematurely. This study also shows that the risk of preterm delivery can increase with added amounts of excess weight.

Jun 12, 2013 10:22 AM EDT

Sleep Apnea Could Increase Risk of Cardiac Death

Studies show that those with sleep apnea may be at an increased risk for heart attack.

Jun 11, 2013 03:49 PM EDT

Radial Artery in Wrist Shows Less Complications for Artery Procedures, Femoral Procedure is More Risky

A new study shows that more doctors are starting to unclog heart arteries through wrists.

Jun 11, 2013 03:25 PM EDT

Non-Traditional Gender Roles Hurt Dads at Work

A new study suggests that non-traditional care giving roles may be treated unfairly when they fail to fall into the traditional gender norms for family.

Jun 11, 2013 02:24 PM EDT

Diabetes in Elderly can Increase Risk for Dementia

Studies show that diabetes in older patients not only increase their risk of hypoglycemia, but can raise their risk of dementia.

Jun 11, 2013 12:53 PM EDT

Could the 'Beer Belly' be a Myth? Fermented Falsity

Could the beer belly actually be a myth?

Jun 11, 2013 12:12 PM EDT

Is Posthumous Semen Retrieval Ethical?

Fertility treatments can provide amazing results for many couples who may not have otherwise been able to conceive a child. However, for some treatments in particular, ethical concern may prevent or confuse possible participants.

Jun 11, 2013 11:26 AM EDT

Little Girl with Brain Aneurysm Saved by Superglue

A baby suffering from a brain aneurysm was saved with a little help from superglue.

Jun 11, 2013 10:41 AM EDT

Heading Soccer Balls Could Cause Changes in White Matter, Similar to Traumatic Head Injuries

Tossing the ball around might be a bit more dangerous than we know. For soccer players in particular, scans from a study revealed that those who hit the ball with their head experienced a lot of changes regarding white matter in their brain. And some of these changes were even similar to those who h...