Kathleen Lees : Science World Report

Apr 01, 2013 12:24 PM EDT

Second-Largest Bat Colony in Pennsylvania Reduced to 23 from 10,000 due to White-Nose Syndrome (Video)

Pennsylvania scientists have confirmed that the second-largest bat colony in the state has nearly gone extinct due to white-nose syndrome. A recent visit to the bats home-an abandoned iron ore-reveals that 10,000 bats who used to live there have been decimated to 23, and half are showing signs of a ...

Apr 01, 2013 11:56 AM EDT

Fewer Young Adolescents Engaging in Sexual Activity, Most Sexually Active by 17

The amount of sexual activity among the younger adolescents has been a long debated topic of uncertainty as to whether statistics accurately paint a clear picture of their behavior.

Apr 01, 2013 11:32 AM EDT

Prehistoric Bird Extinction Linked to Human Colonization

Research from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville shows that about a thousand bird species likely became extinct due to human colonization.

Apr 01, 2013 10:56 AM EDT

Bronx Zoo Gorilla: Pattycake Dies at Age 40, Outlived Average Gorilla by Three Years (Video)

Pattycake, the first gorilla born in New York City, died at the age of 40 at the Bronx Zoo. However, reports show that she lived 3 years longer than the average gorilla.

Apr 01, 2013 10:26 AM EDT

Boston Medical Center Faces Hepatitis B Virus Scare, Department of Health Investigating Virus Exposure

Possible Hepatitis B exposure shook the community of Boston Medical Center, with reports alleging that the virus was spread through the hospital while five patients were undergoing treatment.

Apr 01, 2013 09:31 AM EDT

80 Percent of U.S. Adolescents have Poor Diet, Leading Cause of Health Complications

Low levels of physical activity in adolescents combined with an unhealthy diet have been linked to a higher risk of teens growing up with some serious health complications, according to a recent study.

Mar 30, 2013 03:14 PM EDT

Hormone Replacement Therapy Increases Risk of Breast Cancer

Despite the fact that Hormone Replacement Therapy was thought to have multiple benefits when given to menopausal and post-menopausal women, including reduced risk of heart disease and dementia, new studies show that it increases the risk of breast cancer.

Mar 30, 2013 02:54 PM EDT

Bacon Flavored Condom Could Make Porking More Fun and Safe

If you're wanting a little more porking during a coitus sesh, now, you can have it all! According to recent news, a company is creating a bacon flavored condom. Yum!

Mar 30, 2013 02:26 PM EDT

Man Tattoos Pit Bull: Too Cute or Animal Cruelty?

We do just about everything for our pets, and that includes everything from buying them clothes to getting them spa treatments. But is it considered cute or cruel to get them inked up?

Mar 30, 2013 02:07 PM EDT

Rich Products Recall: 18 States find Food with E. Coli, 24 People Sick and 190,000 Pounds of Frozen Quesadillas Recalled

It's a sad day for chimichanga lovers and Mexican food addicts. Recent reports confirm that at least 24 people are sick in over 18 states from an E. coli outbreak with a link to frozen chick in quesadillas and other foods from Rich Products.

Mar 30, 2013 01:44 PM EDT

Chinese Herbal Formula May Significantly Reduce Hot Flashes in Menopausal Women

Menopause can create unnecessary hardships during the later stages of women's lives, and hot flashes in particular can be particularly frustrating as they can come on at any particular time. However, according to a recent study, women taking a Chinese herbal formula experienced less than half of th...

Mar 30, 2013 09:59 AM EDT

Smoking Right After Waking Up Can Put You at a Higher Risk for Lung and Oral Cancer

We all know that smoking isn't the healthiest habit, but smoking immediately after waking up in the morning can put you at a higher risk for developing lung cancer, according to Penn State researchers.