Kathleen Lees : Science World Report

Feb 12, 2013 12:46 PM EST

Prescription Pain Relievers on the Rise in Germany, Opioid Increase

Prescription pain relievers are on the up in Germany.

Feb 12, 2013 11:40 AM EST

Mysterious Virus Spreads: 10th Case of Coronavirus Found in United Kingdom (VIDEO)

There is ongoing speculation about whether this is a new dangerous virus that reportedly causes kidney failure and acute breathing problems will spread like the 2003 SARS virus.

Feb 12, 2013 11:03 AM EST

Cutting Salt 40 Percent Could Save Half-Million Americans From Premature Death by 2015

Some say you should take life with a grain of salt, and that's certainly what the experts are saying, too.

Feb 11, 2013 04:48 PM EST

Scientists Discover 24 Genes that Trigger Onset of Myopia

Scientists have discovered some new information that will help those suffering from the eye disorder myopia.

Feb 11, 2013 03:27 PM EST

Mountain Dew Breakfast: 'Kickstart' Your Morning with Fruit Juice Energy Drink

Want a new way to "Kickstart" your morning? Mountain Dew might be able to help get you going.

Feb 11, 2013 12:47 PM EST

Artificial Atoms Show Magnetic Resonance on Individual Cells

Researchers from the Institute of Photonic Sciences (ICFO) in collaboration with the CSIC and Macquarie University in Australia have recently developed a new technique similar to an MRI that allows for much higher resolution to scan individual cells.

Feb 11, 2013 11:06 AM EST

U.S. Regulators Refuse Approval of Long-Acting Insulin Drug Tresiba

U.S. regulators recently refused to approved a new long-acting insulin drug known as Tresiba, until further tests for potential heart risks are conducted.

Feb 11, 2013 10:25 AM EST

Canker Sore Drug Amlexanox Helps Mice Lose Weight Without Diet and Exercise

The same drug used to treat canker sores may actually be used to help with obesity in mice.

Feb 11, 2013 09:51 AM EST

Bird Flu Hits Southwest China, Two in Critical Condition with H5N1 Virus

Two human cases of bird flu have been reported this Sunday in the southwestern city of Guiyang, China. Both patients are in critical condition, according to the official Xinhua news agency.

Feb 11, 2013 09:21 AM EST

Avatars May Reduce Depression, Case Western Reserve University Links Virtual-3D Images with Health Care

A new preliminary study by researchers at Case Western Reserve University suggests that depression symptoms may be significantly reduced when 18- to 25-year-olds interact with computerized avatars-virtual 3D images of a healthcare provider like a nurse practitioner or physician-as a way to rehearse ...

Feb 11, 2013 12:39 AM EST