Articles by Allan Adamson
California Man Hector Hernandez's Beer Belly Turns Out To Be A 77-Pound Cancerous Tumor
A doctor brushed off Hector Hernandez's concern over his 'beer belly' but after seeking a second opinion, the 47-year-old from Downey, California learned he had retroperitoneal liposarcoma, a cancerous tumor that grows in fat cells.
Rice University Professor Michael Deem Under Investigation For Role In Birth Of Gene-Edited Babies
Rice University has launched an investigation to see if one of its professors had a hand in the controversial project that led to the birth of the world's first gene-edited babies. Who is Michael Deem?
Palaeontologists Discover Fossils Of First Giant Dinosaur In Argentina
Ingentia prima, which lived 210 million years ago during the Triassic Period, was an early member of the dinosaur group, sauropods. How was it different from its later relatives?
University Students Made Environment Friendly Bricks Using Human Urine
The so-called bio-bricks were made using human urine collected from men’s toilet, sand, and bacteria that produce urase. What makes these bio-bricks better than limestone bricks?
Bible Museum In Washington DC Says Some Of Its Dead Sea Scrolls Are Fake
The Museum of the Bible in Washington DC will remove five of its artifacts that were once thought to be part of the Dead Sea Scrolls. What revealed the questionable authenticity of the fragments?
Wolf 503b: Astronomers Discover Exoplanet Twice The Size Of Earth Orbiting Orange Dwarf
Astronomers discovered a new exoplanet 145 light-years away from Earth in the Virgo constellation. Wolf 503b is a potential super-Earth and here are the other reasons why astronomers find this planet interesting.
Widely Used Painkiller Linked To Increased Risk For Heart Attack And Stroke
Use of diclofenac, a commonly used NSAID for treating pain and inflammation, is linked to increased risk for cardiovascular events. The painkiller is also associated with higher risk for upper gastrointestinal bleeding.
Embattled Blood-Testing Firm Theranos To Shut Down For Good
Theranos will reportedly dissolve soon after Elizabeth Holmes was charged of fraud. The blood-testing company is seeking to keep part of its remaining assets to pay off investors.
Semi-Artificial Photosynthesis Uses Sunlight To Produce Clean And Renewable Fuel
Researchers used semi-artificial photosynthesis to produce and store solar energy. What makes the method better compared with purely artificial photosynthesis techniques when it comes to generating renewable energy?
Girl Catches Deadly Infection After Trying On New Shoes Barefooted
A 4-year-old girl developed sepsis, a potentially deadly complication. Doctors said bacteria may have entered the child's body through an open wound when she tried new shoes barefooted.
Planet Nine Possibly Exists But Invisible To Existing Telescopes: Astronomers
Astronomers think that Planet Nine exists at the edge of the Solar System. Here's one possible reason why the body remains elusive despite circumstantial evidence that it exists beyond planet Neptune.
Worlds Entirely Covered In Deep Ocean Could Be Habitable To Alien Life: Study
An earth clone, one with some land and a shallow ocean, may not be necessary for alien life to survive. Here's how water worlds covered in deep oceans could be able to keep their climate stable and support life.
FDA Warns Of Link Between Flesh-Eating Genital Infection And Diabetes Medicines
Twelve patients developed the flesh-eating genital infection Fournier’s gangrene several months after using the type 2 diabetes medicines called SGLT2 inhibitors. The patients had to undergo surgery. One died.
Paleontologists Bake Synthetic Fossils That Look Like The Real Thing
Using sediment-encased maturation method, paleontologists baked synthetic fossils in the laboratory that look and act like the real thing. How were they able to cram the fossilization process in just 24 hours?
Chinese Cold Atomic Clock Successfully Worked Aboard Space Lab Tiangong-2
Scientists from the Chinese Academy of Sciences officially announced that they successfully operated a cold atomic clock in space. What were the challenges of deploying the device into orbit?
Giving Sleeping Pills To Dementia Patients With Insomnia May Raise Fracture Risk By 40 Percent
The so-called Z-drugs often prescribed for people with insomnia may increase the risk of fracture by 40 percent. Here are some alternatives to giving sleeping pills to dementia patients.
Parasite In Cat Poop May Give People Courage To Start Own Business
Students who tested positive for toxoplasma gondii, a mind-controlling parasite found in cat feces, were more likely to be a business major. People tested positive for the parasite are also 1.8 times more likely to have started their company.
Teen Infected With Hookworms After Friends Bury Him In Sands Of Florida Beach
Michael Dumas' friends buried him in the sand during a trip to a Florida Beach. The doctor said hookworms may have burrowed under his feet while he was buried.
This Common Painkiller Can Triple The Side Effects Of Dementia
Findings of a new study revealed that an opioid-based painkiller prescribed to up to 15 percent of dementia patients can triple the harmful side effects of dementia. Patients who received this drug were also less active than their counterparts.
'Amazing Dragon' Fossils Found In China Rewrite History Of Long-Necked Dinosaurs
Paleontologists found the bones of at least eight individual Lingwulong after a farmer had discovered several fragmented fossils. What does the amazing dragon of Lingwu tell about long-necked dinosaurs and Pangea?
Bigfoot: Largest Dinosaur Foot To Date Belonged To A Titanosaur
Bigfoot measures 3.2 feet wide. It likely belonged to a dinosaur very closely related to the brachiosaurus. The prehistoric animal’s size suggests it is a titanosaur, the largest group of sauropods.
Woman's Pedicure Infection Nearly Led To Leg Amputation
A woman who had a pedicure at a salon contracted cellulitis, a bacterial infection that can rapidly become life-threatening. Doctors said she may have been infected after a minor cut by a callus cutter.
Genetic Study Involving 1.1 Million Participants Finds Genes Play Role In Educational Attainment
A large genetic study has identified 1,271 gene variants linked to a person's educational attainment. Researchers also developed a scoring system that can give a rough prediction of how educated a person is based on his or her DNA.
Eating Too Many Spicy Snacks Blamed For Teen's Gallbladder Removal
A 17-year-old girl had to undergo gallbladder removal surgery due to abdominal pain. The doctor said that her consumption of hot chips such as Hot Cheetos, Takis, and Hot Fries caused her stomach problems.
Liberian Woman Spreads Ebola To Family A Year After Infection
The woman may have spread the disease to her family when the virus reemerged during her pregnancy. Experts do not think she infected her husband through sexual contact.
Climate Change And Mental Health: Rising Temperatures Increase Suicide Rates
Hotter temperature is correlated to increased incidents of suicide in the United States and Mexico. Researchers also found that hot weather is linked to increased use of depressive language on social media.
Chinese Drug Company Falsified Records, Distributed Thousands Of Faulty Vaccines For Children
Two vaccines produced by Changchun Changsheng Bio-technology, one of China's largest vaccine manufacturers, have been found defective. Some of the vaccines are already on the market and have been administered to Chinese children.
Experts Say DNA Study Of Atacama 'Alien' Mummy Is Flawed And Unethical
Experts raised concern that the DNA study of the Atacama mummy known as Ata is flawed and unethical. They said that the genetic study of the bizarre specimen should not have been conducted in the first place.
Doctors Interrupt, Stop Listening To Their Patients 11 Seconds Into A Conversation
Doctors on average interrupt their patients 11 seconds after the latter start to speak. Specialists are less likely to give ample time to their patients. What are the factors that contribute to this kind of encounters?
Ritz Cracker Products Recalled For Potential Salmonella Contamination
Mondelēz Global LLC, which produces Ritz Cracker products, issued a recall over fears an ingredient used in the snacks is contaminated with salmonella. Here are the products affected by the recall.
