Articles by Allan Adamson
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Early Menopause Linked To Increased Risk For Heart Problems
Findings of a new study showed a link between early menopause and heart problems. Women who reached menopause under age 40 were nearly twice as likely to experience a non-fatal cardiovascular event before they reach the age of 60.
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This Man's Gut Is Brewing Alcohol When He Eats Carbs
The man was diagnosed with a rare condition that causes him to ferment alcohol in his own gut. He is the first documented case of auto-brewery syndrome that resulted from antibiotics.
Johnson & Johnson Announces Recall Of Baby Powder Due To Asbestos Contamination
Johnson & Johnson voluntarily recalled a lot of baby powders after an FDA test had revealed asbestos contamination in samples taken from a bottle purchased online. Asbestos is a known carcinogen.
Jack Ma Says He'd Have A Hard Time Getting A Job At Alibaba Today
Jack Ma said he would have a hard time getting a job at Alibaba, the company he founded. He said that the international employment system puts too much emphasis on academic results.
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Russian Cyber-Espionage Group Turla Masquarades As Iranian Hacker Group In Attacks To More Than 35 Countries
A two-year investigation revealed that the Turla cyber-espionage group masqueraded as Iran's Oilrig when they attacked governments and organizations in more than 35 countries. The cyberattack victims were mainly based in the Middle East.
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Amazon Sellers Regularly Ship Expired Food To Consumers: Report
Amazon customers are complaining about food products that arrive with 'rancid smell.' A report revealed that third-party sellers are still selling and shipping expired and discontinued food products.
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Mercedes-Benz App Leaked Car Owners' Data Including Their Names And Phone Numbers
A glitch in the Mercedes-Benz app exposed car owners' sensitive information to other users on Friday. The exposed data included the name of car owners, their phone numbers, and recent activities.
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Want To Burn More Body Fat? Exercise Before Breakfast
In a study involving 30 overweight men, researchers found that people burn more body fat when they exercise before breakfast. Changing the timing of exercise also do wonders to health.
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European Drug Regulators Green-Light World's First Ebola Vaccine
The vaccine is already being used under research conditions and is hailed as key to controlling an outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. WHO said the decision by European regulators can help save more lives.
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California Earthquakes Caused Fault Movement That Could Produce The 'Big One'
Using satellite radar imagery, researchers detected creeping along Garlock fault in Southern California. The phenomenon is caused by the Ridgecrest earthquakes that occurred in July.
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Piranha Fish Lose And Regrow Block Of Teeth At The Same Time
The piranha teeth are more remarkable than previously thought. Researchers found they lose and regrow all the teeth on one side of their mouth simultaneously and multiple times throughout their lives.
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Apple Responds To Reports Claiming It Is Sending Browser Data To China's Tencent
Apple responds to reports that it is sending data to Chinese tech company Tencent through the Fraudulent Website Warning feature. The iPhone maker assured users it never shares URLs of websites they visit to safe browsing providers.
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Former NASA Scientist Gilbert Levin Says Evidence Of Alien Life On Mars Already Found In The 1970s
In an opinion piece for Scientific American, Gilbert Levin wrote how he believed NASA already found evidence of life on Mars in the 1970s. He said an independent group of researchers should review the Viking LR data.
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Predatory Personal Loans Now Banned From Google Play Store
Google is banning Play Store Apps that promote predatory personal loans, or those that have an annual percentage rate of 36 percent or higher. The move is part of the company's effort to fight exploitative behaviors.
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Brewer Carlsberg Developing Paper Bottle For Its Beer
Danish brewer Carlsberg is working on a new sustainable packaging solution for its beers. It is developing paper bottles made from sustainably sourced wood fibers and are fully recyclable.
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Healthier Diet May Help Reduce Symptoms Of Depression
Findings of a small study revealed that eating a healthy diet may help reduce symptoms of depression. Researchers said that eating healthier is more cost effective compared with medication.
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Doctors Want FDA To Require Breast Cancer Warning On Cheese Labels
Doctors submitted a petition asking the FDA to require breast cancer warning on cheese products. Estrogen in cheese is linked to increased risk of dying from breast cancer among women previously diagnosed with the disease.
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Study Reveals TV Streaming Devices Are Collecting Data About You
A new study found trackers on 69 percent of Roku channels and 89 percent of Amazon Fire channels. Users can turn off targeted advertising, but this does not stop other uniquely identifiable information from being collected.
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Facebook's Calibra Faces Lawsuit Over 'Copied' Logo Design
The founder of the mobile banking firm Current thinks that Facebook copied his company's logo. Interestingly, the two logos were made by the same San Francisco-based branding firm, which is also a defendant in the lawsuit.
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eBay, Visa, Mastercard And Others Leave Facebook's Libra Association
Paypal earlier decided to leave the Libra Association. Visa, Mastercard, eBay, Stripe, and Mercado Pago have now followed suit leaving Facebook's cryptocurrency project with no major payment companies.
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Apple's In-House TV Studio To Produce Steven Spielberg's 'Masters of Air'
Apple's new in-house studio is working with legendary filmmaker Steven Spielberg for 'Masters of Air.' The series is a follow-up to the 'Band of Brothers' and 'The Pacific.'
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California Law Bans Police From Using Facial Recognition Software In Body Cameras
The law, which was signed on Tuesday, will prevent police officers in California to use biometric surveillance system" in their body cameras. It will take effect from 2020 until 2023.
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Fossils Of Giant 'Shark-Toothed' Dinosaur From The Early Cretaceous Period Found In Thailand
Siamraptor suwati was a top predator that preyed on plant-eating creatures when it walked on Earth during the Early Cretaceous Period. It is the largest carnivorous dinosaur discovered in Thailand.
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Apple To Launch Augmented Reality Headset In 2020: Report
The iPhone maker is reportedly launching its augmented reality handset by the second quarter of next year. The report from TF International Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said the product will enter mass production this year.
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US Places Top Chinese Artificial Intelligence Firms On Trade Blacklist
The United States included top Chinese AI and video surveillance firms in the trade blacklist. The move prevents American companies from selling technology to these firms without government approval.
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This Is The Best Day To Find A Job, According To LinkedIn
October is the best month to look for a new job, but what's the best day to search for a new gig? LinkedIn's Catherine Fisher revealed the day hiring managers are likely to post job opportunities.
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Toyota Uses VR To Train Home Helper Robots
The Toyota Research Institute is training assistive home robots in actual homes using virtual reality. The approach allows the robots to do arbitrary tasks with a variety of objects.
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The Center Of The Milky Way Exploded 3.5 Million Years Ago
Researchers said the Seyfert flare occurred about 3.5 million years ago, which is relatively recent in galactic terms. This was about 63 million years after the asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs struck Earth.
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Spying On Political Targets? Russian Hackers Modify Browsers To Track Secure Traffic
A group of Russian hackers known as Turla is behind a new malware that compromises encrypted communications. Security experts think the group modifies Chrome and Firefox to do surveillance work.
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Samsung Shuts Down Last Phone Factory In China Amid Plummeting Sales
Samsung, the world's top smartphone maker, shuts down its last manufacturing plant in China. The move comes amid plummeting sales of Samsung phones in China.
