Kathleen Lees : Science World Report

Mar 04, 2013 10:37 AM EST

Alcohol Consumption Third Leading Cause of Disease and Injury Worldwide

According to a recent study by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, reports show that alcohol is now the third leading cause of burden of disease and injury worldwide, despite the fact that many adults--worldwide--abstain from drinking.

Mar 04, 2013 09:58 AM EST

Blood 'Shelf Life' Shorter than we Thought? Loses Capacity to deliver Oxygen after Three Weeks

A Johns Hopkins study confirmed that red blood cells stored longer than three weeks begin to lose the capacity to deliver oxygen-rich cells where they may be most needed.

Mar 04, 2013 08:47 AM EST

Childhood ADHD Lingers into Adulthood, Increased Risk for Other Psychiatric Disorders

A recent study found that for many with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder in childhood, the problem lingers into adulthood, with an included risk for a range of added psychiatric disorders.

Mar 03, 2013 04:43 PM EST

Baby Born After Mom Killed: Premature Birth After Hit-and-Run Driver Fled Car Accident, Killing Parents

Police report that after a hit-and-run driver and passenger fled an accident this Saturday that killed a young couple on their way to the hospital to have their first baby, the child fortunately made it out alive.

Mar 03, 2013 02:31 PM EST

FDA Reports Calcitonin, a Hormone Found in Salmon, Poses Cancer Risk in Drug Treatments

Recent reports from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration state that there could be an increased risk of cancer with drugs containing calcitonin salmon, a man-made version of the hormone that is found in salmon.

Mar 03, 2013 01:49 PM EST

Marshmallow Eggs Salmonella: Zachary Confections, Inc. Recall for Candy sold in Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin

Zachary Confections, Inc. is voluntarily recalling certain lots of its Zachary Chocolate Covered Marshmallow Eggs that were sold in Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin because they may be contaminated with salmonella.

Mar 01, 2013 08:01 PM EST

Better Cancer Treatments may depend on Hospital Where Services are Received

Where you go for cancer treatment may make a difference on the outcome of your progress towards recovery.

Mar 01, 2013 07:33 PM EST

Endoscopic Examinations Safe, German Studies confirms that Colonoscopy Complications are Rare

For those afraid to take part in regular colonoscopy screenings, reports show that complications during the procedure are rare.

Mar 01, 2013 07:06 PM EST

Postmenopausal Women at Higher Risk for Losing Teeth due to Periodontal Disease

Postmenopausal women who smoke are at a higher risk for losing their teeth than women who don't or never have, according to a new study published and featured on the cover of the Journal of the American Dental Association by researchers at the University at Buffalo.

Mar 01, 2013 06:37 PM EST

Soft Drink Ban: Less Sugary Drinks may Curb Obesity in New York City

The ban is being done in the hopes to curb obesity in New York City. According to theNew England Journal of Medicine, a study showed that sugary drinks, such as soda, interacts with genes that affect weight amplifying a person's risk of obesity beyond what it would be based on your family's history...

Mar 01, 2013 06:01 PM EST

Alien Planet Photo: White Dwarfs Aid in Finding Extraterrestrial Life

We know they're out there, or at least, we like to pretend they are. And that's exactly what researchers at Harvard and Tel Aviv University are investigating right now. They've written about dying stars, otherwise known as white drarfs, in a recent study, that could be the key to alien planets.

Mar 01, 2013 01:15 PM EST

Pregnancy Permanently Changes Foot Size, Feet Are Wider and Longer According to Iowa Study

A new study shows the pregnancy can change your life in more ways that expected, and that includes the size of your feet.

Kathleen Lees

News

Alcohol Consumption Third Leading Cause of Disease and Injury Worldwide

Blood 'Shelf Life' Shorter than we Thought? Loses Capacity to deliver Oxygen after Three Weeks

Childhood ADHD Lingers into Adulthood, Increased Risk for Other Psychiatric Disorders

Baby Born After Mom Killed: Premature Birth After Hit-and-Run Driver Fled Car Accident, Killing Parents

FDA Reports Calcitonin, a Hormone Found in Salmon, Poses Cancer Risk in Drug Treatments

Marshmallow Eggs Salmonella: Zachary Confections, Inc. Recall for Candy sold in Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin

Better Cancer Treatments may depend on Hospital Where Services are Received

Endoscopic Examinations Safe, German Studies confirms that Colonoscopy Complications are Rare

Postmenopausal Women at Higher Risk for Losing Teeth due to Periodontal Disease

Soft Drink Ban: Less Sugary Drinks may Curb Obesity in New York City

Alien Planet Photo: White Dwarfs Aid in Finding Extraterrestrial Life

Pregnancy Permanently Changes Foot Size, Feet Are Wider and Longer According to Iowa Study

More on SCIENCEWR

Understanding and Limiting Cross-Reactivity in ELISA Testing

6 Ways to Stamp Out Employee Burnout

Ferrari Energy Describes How the Oil and Gas Industries are Refueling Reinvention

The Effects Of Coronavirus On Sleep: How To Get A Good Night's Rest

The Relationship Between Sleep Deprivation And Work Performance

The Biggest Data Breaches in 2021 and How You can Protect your Company’s Data

Color Contact Lenses - Get new eye color contact lenses and look beautiful

Watch Out for These Red Flags When Picking a VPN as an Expat

Life Changing: Benefits Of Having Whiter Teeth

4 Features You Need in a Medical Translation Agency

What Role Does AI Play in Healthcare?

Most Read on SCIENCEWR

Spotlight

Lasers That Learn: Embracing The Digital Age

Smart Circle Jobs: Defining the Employee Landscape of a Marketing Powerhouse

First Steps After Dementia Diagnosis

The Year in Review: Five Incredible innovations that Rocked the World in 2021

5 Breakthrough Technologies

Russian Arctic Researchers Say: Norilsk Fish Safe to Eat

Can You Purchase an Auto Extended Warranty For a Subaru?

RegMedNet Explains How CAR-T Therapy Can Engineer Patients’ Immune Cells to Treat Their Cancers

How To Promote Mental Health in the Workplace