Kathleen Lees : Science World Report

May 26, 2013 09:50 PM EDT

Skydiver Falls to Death: Ken Oka Found in Southern California

A 62-year-old skydiver plummeted to his death Sunday in a Southern California backyard.

May 24, 2013 03:27 PM EDT

Hormone Levels in Women Key to Symptoms of Psychological Disorders

A new study suggests that women at a particular stage in their monthly menstrual cycle may be more vulnerable to some psychological side-effects associated with stressful experiences.

May 24, 2013 02:50 PM EDT

Women 40 Percent More Likely than Men to Develop Mental Health Problems

A new analysis shows that women are more likely to have mental health problems than men.

May 24, 2013 02:26 PM EDT

Imperfection or Obsession? When Does Fretting Over Flaws Turn into Body Dysmorphic Disorder

When do the little imperfections we notice about ourselves turn into obsessions?

May 24, 2013 01:35 PM EDT

Full Moon: Minor Lunar Eclipse Tonight (Video)

If you're in North America, you may be in luck to check out a lunar eclipse-if you're up late tonight, that is, and have your binoculars in check.

May 24, 2013 12:30 PM EDT

Is Fast-Food Really That Bad for You? Many Underestimate Number of Calories in Meals

Sure, fast-food isn't the healthiest thing for you, but studies show that people are underestimating just how deadly this stuff can be.

May 24, 2013 12:07 PM EDT

New Strategy to Find Alzheimer's Drugs? Looking for A-Beta Breakers

Researchers believe there may be a new strategy to finding beneficial drugs in the fight against Alzheimer's disease.

May 24, 2013 11:14 AM EDT

Got an Itch You Can't Scratch? Science May Have the Cure

Researchers at the National Institutes of Health identified the molecule that causes itching in a study of mice to find that the natriuretic polypeptide b (Nppb) molecule is released in the spinal cord and triggers a process that is then experienced in the brain as itching.

May 24, 2013 10:37 AM EDT

NOAA Hurricane Forecast: Experts Predict Extremely Active Hurricane Season

U.S. forecasters report that after Superstorm Sandy hit, residents along the Alantic and Gulf coasts should prepare themselves for an extremely active 2013 hurricane season, according to U.S. forecasters.

May 23, 2013 03:41 PM EDT

CT Scans Could be More Effective at Diagnosing Lung Cancer than X-Rays

A new study suggests that screening for lung cancer through low-dose computed tomography (CT scans) as opposed to chest X-rays may be a more effective way of detecting the disease.

May 23, 2013 03:21 PM EDT

New MRI Measurements Could Help Predict Vascular Disease in the Brain

A study showing MRI measurement of arterial stiffness can help be an independent predictor of the disease of the vessels that supply blood to the brain.

May 23, 2013 02:32 PM EDT

Half of School-Age Children Don't Get Enough Exercise

The report recommends that most daily physical activity occur during regular school hours in physical education classes, recess or breaks, and classroom exercises, with additional opportunities available through active commutes to and from school, before- and after-school programs, and participation...