Kathleen Lees : Science World Report

May 15, 2013 04:12 PM EDT

Marijuana Smokers Have Better Blood Sugar Control

A new study suggests that regular marijuana use is associated with favorable indices related to diabetic control.

May 15, 2013 03:39 PM EDT

Certain Genes May Cause Bad Cholesterol, Four Identified

Researchers at the Texas Biomedical Research Institute in San Antonio have identified four genes in baboons that influence levels of "bad" cholesterol. Many hope the development of new drugs could help reduce the risk of heart disease.

May 15, 2013 03:32 PM EDT

Men Giving Birth? Simulated Labor Gives a Closer Experience (Video)

With the help of science, men are a step closer to the birth experience.

May 15, 2013 01:38 PM EDT

Dogs and Humans Evolved Together? More Than Man's Best Friend

A new study suggests that dog's may have had a large role in humans' evolutionary journey.

May 15, 2013 12:37 PM EDT

Why Do Women Go Against National Guidelines for Breast Cancer Screenings?

Despite many health recommendations, a new study shows that women in their 40s continue to undergo routine breast cancer screenings despite national guidelines recommending otherwise.

May 15, 2013 12:01 PM EDT

National Transportation Safety Board Recommends BAC Content Lowered for Driving

The National Transportation Safety Board is recommending that the state lower the BAC level for driving from 0.08 to 0.05.

May 15, 2013 11:06 AM EDT

Pop-Tarts New Flavors: Peanut Taste Could Pose Risk for Those with Allergies, Not Healthier

These new varieties of Pop-Tarts may be even more sugary than before.

May 15, 2013 10:48 AM EDT

Angelina Jolie Undergoes Bilateral Prophylactic Mastectomy with Discovery of Gene Mutation BRCA1

When actress Angelina Jolie found she was a carrier of the breast cancer gene mutation BRCA1, she underwent bilateral prophylactic mastectomy. Will this inspire others with breast cancer to do the same?

May 15, 2013 10:13 AM EDT

Call and Sniff? Japanese Company ChatPerf Sends Scents through Phones (Video)

Could a company make it possible to send scents through your cell phone?

May 14, 2013 02:28 PM EDT

Elephant Tramples Poacher: Illegal Hunting Trip in Charara Safari Proves Deadly

A poacher was trampled to death by an elephant he was trying to shoot.

May 14, 2013 02:05 PM EDT

Can Clay Grow Bone? Synthetic Silicate Nanoplatelets Induce Stem Cells to Make It

Researchers from Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) are the first to report that synthetic silicate nanoplatelets (also known as layered clay) can induce stem cells to become bone cells without the need of additional bone-inducing factors.

May 14, 2013 01:18 PM EDT