Kathleen Lees : Science World Report

Apr 08, 2013 03:11 PM EDT

Melanoma Diagnoses Doesn't Stop Some From Using Tanning Beds

The dangers of too much sun exposure can cause sunburns, premature aging and in extreme cases, cancer. It's important to heed these warnings and always wear sunscreen when outside, avoid sun exposure and never set foot in a tanning bed. However, a recent study shows many are not following any of the...

Apr 08, 2013 02:13 PM EDT

Poodles Actually Ferrets: Buenos Aires Market Sells Ferrets on Steroids as Toy Poodles

Don't you hate it when people try to trick you? (We all do!) Well, it just so happens that at a man at an outdoor market in Buenos Aires thought he was buying a toy and turned out to be buying an animal.

Apr 08, 2013 12:41 PM EDT

Capybara Mothers Litter of Dachshund Puppies, Largest Rodent Species (Video)

Some things never change, and that's certainly true about a mother's love. A litter of puppies abandoned by their owner show that the old saying about motherly love is true-it's blind!

Apr 08, 2013 11:52 AM EDT

Photos Published of Kittens Given to PETA that were Allegedly Euthanized and Left in Dumpster

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), the largest animal rights organization in the world with 3 million members and supporters, according to the group's website, is getting somewhat of a bad reputation these days. Photos published by Jason Winograd that were taken in 2005, the directo...

Apr 08, 2013 11:01 AM EDT

Following Circumcision Rite, Two Infants Contract Neonatal Herpes; One Tests Positive for HIV (Video)

The New York City Department of Health said Sunday that two infant boys have contracted herpes after undergoing an orthodox circumcision ritual, and one has tested positive for HIV-1.

Apr 08, 2013 10:25 AM EDT

Earth Day 2013: The Face of Climate Change, What Can You do to Make a Difference? (Video)

Earth Day is just two weeks away, and we have to wonder this time around, how are we going to contribute to making the planet a better place?

Apr 08, 2013 09:37 AM EDT

Garlic Breath: Sulfuric Compounds Cause Unpleasant Odor

It's one of a vampire's killers but it tastes great on buttered bread. It's certainly a fun spice to use in different meals, but without gum or mouthwash after a meal, you might be left with the dreaded (dun dun dun) garlic breath!

Apr 06, 2013 10:07 PM EDT

Durian: Fruit from Southeast Asia Smells Awful but Tastes Great

For most things, it's a love hate relationship. And for many durians, that includes the fruit that smells like skunk but tastes like heaven.

Apr 06, 2013 09:36 PM EDT

Kevin Ware Suffers Broken Leg, Right Tibia Snapped (Video)

Kevin Ware, a teammate on Louisville's Final Four, had his right tibia snap and break through his skin in Sunday's Midwest Regional with over Duke. The injury ended his postseason as a player.

Apr 06, 2013 09:11 PM EDT

Thinking about Breast Augmentation? Many are Choosing Silicone Implants

A recent report from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration indicates that just a little more than six years after the ban was lifted for silicone breast implants, they've made a big comeback.

Apr 05, 2013 04:03 PM EDT

80 Percent of American Teenagers on the Way to Heart Disease, Less than One Percent of Kids have Healthy Diet

Heart disease is the number one killer in the United States. However, statistics show that today's youth are on a deadly trend-nearly 80 percent of teenagers are eating their way to deadly health issues, and that includes atherosclerosis, hypertension, obesity diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

Apr 05, 2013 03:15 PM EDT

E. Coli Outbreak: 10 Million Pounds of Frozen Snacks Tainted, Recalled

Heavy numbers of food products that have been recalled throughout the year might just make you want to skip out on processed food all together. It's reported that 24 cases of E. coli were found in frozen snacks belonging to a company from Buffalo, N.Y., which has recalled 10 million pounds of frozen...