Kathleen Lees : Science World Report

Apr 12, 2013 03:34 PM EDT

Womb Transplant Baby: Turkish Woman Becomes Pregnant After Procedure

A Turkish housewife is the first woman in the world to become pregnant after undergoing a womb transplant.

Apr 12, 2013 03:05 PM EDT

Pot for Pets? Some Veterinarians Claim Weed could Help Animals Deal with Chronic Pain

Some veterinarians believe marijuana can be used to help pets with certain illnesses.

Apr 12, 2013 02:18 PM EDT

Residents in Texas Metro Area Most Obese in America According to Gallup Poll

According to a new Gallup poll, a predominantly Latino border community is the most obese in the U.S. Approximately 38.5 percent of the residents in the Texas metro area known as McAllen-Edinburg-Mission are obese.

Apr 12, 2013 01:37 PM EDT

18-Month-Old Baby Suffering From Hydrocephalus, Family Unable to Afford Treatment

In today's day and age, it can be difficult to afford the proper treatment for an illness. And that is the case for Abdul Rahman and his daughter, Roona Begum, who is suffering from hydrocephalus.

Apr 12, 2013 12:12 PM EDT

Weight Loss Drug Potentially being Taken Off the Market, FDA Warns about Side-Effects of Dimethylamylamine

A drug commonly found in weight loss supplements is now potentially being taken off the market, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Apr 12, 2013 11:21 AM EDT

Botox Injections can Make You Sad, Botulinum Toxin Prevents You from Smiling Properly

A new study suggests that botox injections, commonly used to get rid of laughter lines, may cause some to become more depressed because it prevents them from being able to smile properly.

Apr 12, 2013 10:19 AM EDT

Listening to Certain Sounds Before Sleep Increases Overnight Memory Retention

A recent study shows that listening to certain sounds may improve the quality of your sleep.

Apr 12, 2013 09:45 AM EDT

1 in 8 Americans Skip their Medications to Save Money

According to a new government report, approximately one in eight working-age adults say they have skipped doses of their medications or even delayed filling prescriptions in order to save a little bit of money.

Apr 11, 2013 03:19 PM EDT

Google Searches Help Provide Insight into Seasonal Trends in Mental Illness

These days, the internet is providing more and more helpful insights into health-related information. Recent research led by John Ayers of the University of Southern California helped comb through questions about patterns of mental illness during different seasons.

Apr 11, 2013 02:18 PM EDT

College Women Use Social Media 12 Hours Per Day, Texting Linked with Poor Academic Performance

It's no wonder that young people are constantly walking around with their cell phones glued to their face or fingers, and whether it's texting or talking or even updating a Facebook status on your android or iPhone, too much time spent on these social media tools can take a toll on your academia, ac...

Apr 11, 2013 01:16 PM EDT