Articles by Allan Adamson
Parents Force-Feed Autistic Children With Bleach To Cure Them: What's The Most Effective Treatment For Autism?
The Master Mineral Solution (MMS) is a deadly product that uses industrial-strength bleach to "cure" autism. Are there any safe treatment options for children with autism?
Swatting Mosquitoes Trains Them To Stay Away From You: Other Ways To Avoid Mosquito Bites
Swatting mosquitoes away is one way of teaching them to avoid you, a new research suggests. Here are other recommended ways to avoid getting bitten by these disease-carrying bugs.
Curcumin May Help Improve Memory: Other Potential Health Benefits Of This Turmeric Compound
Turmeric's most active substance helped improve memory and mood in a study involving older adults. Here are other potential health benefits of including curcumin in your diet.
Honeybees Are Agricultural Animals Just Like Pigs And Cows: Experts
University of Cambridge experts said honeybees are agricultural animals that pose threat to other wild pollinators particularly other bee species. Unlike livestock though, these managed bees are allowed to roam beyond their enclosures.
Bacteria Can Convert Human Waste Into Food For Astronauts In Space
Amid plans to send humans to planet Mars, researchers have shown the possibility of using human waste to provide nutrients for astronauts on deep-space mission. The process involves use of bacteria and anaerobic digestion.
Boy Dies From Flesh-Eating Bacteria After Bike Accident: How To Avoid Necrotizing Fasciitis Infection
An 8-year old boy died after bacteria entered his body through a wound. Wounds and blisters can put anyone at risk of contracting necrotizing fasciitis, or flesh-eating disease and here are some precautions to avoid infection.
10,000-Year Old Artifact Found Near Ancient Lake Could Be World's Oldest Crayon
An object found near an ancient lake in-filled with peat during the Mesolithic Period could be the world's oldest crayon. What are the signs that indicate the artifact was used as a coloring tool?
Space Graffiti: Astronomers Say Rocket Lab's Disco Ball Satellite Is Bad For Science
Rocket Lab's Humanity Star drew backlash from the scientific community. The reflective orb will not be a permanent feature of the night sky, but why are scientists concerned about its launch?
Second-Hand Plastic Toys Contain Toxic Elements That May Harm Your Child
Toxic elements that can harm children's brain and overall health were found in second-hand plastic toys. Bricks produced by a popular toy maker in the '70s and '80s were among the worst offenders.
Brain Workout: Aerobic Exercise May Help Delay, Improve Symptoms Of Alzheimer's Disease
Exercise has long been prescribed to improve the brain health of older adults. Now, researchers have found that aerobic exercise is the best to delay Alzheimer's disease or improve its symptoms.
Extra Body Fat Linked To Increased Breast Cancer Risk In Women With Normal Weight
Higher body fat level is linked to increased breast cancer risk in postmenopausal women with normal BMI. How do fat cells influence odds for developing estrogen receptor-positive cancer?
Chinese Students Complete 200 Days Living On Virtual Moon Base
Four volunteers spent 200 days in a simulated space lab in China, setting a record for longest stay in a self-contained cabin. They experienced three unexpected blackouts during the experiment.
Scientists Successfully Cloned Macaque Monkeys: Will They Clone Humans Next?
Chinese scientists successfully cloned two macaque monkeys using SCNT, the cloning method that produced Dolly the Sheep in the 1990s. Does the team plan to also clone humans?
Can Giving Alcohol To Your Teens Teach Them To Drink Responsibly?
Many parents give alcohol to their teenagers in the hope that this would teach them alcohol responsibility. Researchers followed nearly 2,000 teenagers to find out if the practice can indeed protect kids from binge drinking.
Swatting Mosquitoes Teaches Them To Avoid You: Study
Mosquitoes can distinguish the scent of hosts that exhibit defensive behaviors such as swatting. Understanding the behavior of these pesky pests has important implications in mosquito control to fight Zika, dengue, and other mosquito-borne diseases.
Dog Almost Died From Skin Burns Caused By Human Hair Dye
A Maltese mix was badly injured from the hair coloring product her previous owner used on her fur. Here's why human hair dye should not be used on pet animals.
Smoking Just 1 Cigarette A Day Can Raise Heart Disease Risk
Light smokers and those who smoke occasionally still carry substantial risk of suffering from heart disease and stroke. Experts recommend to stop smoking. Does this mean that smoking down is useless?
Chemical Imbalance In Planet's Atmosphere May Indicate Hidden Alien Life
Chemical combinations in the atmosphere may hint of biological activity on other planets. NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope may detect these biosignatures and help astronomers in their quest for life outside Earth.
Scientists Reconstruct Face Of Teen Who Lived 9,000 Years Ago
The reconstructed face of Avgi, or Dawn, a female teen who lived in Greece at the end of the Mesolithic period shows a scowling expression. Why does she have an angry face?
Diabetes Patients May Soon Monitor Their Blood Sugar Using This Smart Contact Lens
Researchers in South Korea developed a sugar-sensing contact lens that they predict would be available in 5 years for diabetes patients. What makes this device different from other smart contact lens?
Vaping E-Cigarettes Can Be Good Or Bad Depending On Your Age
A NAS report that looked into the impact of e-cigarettes on public health found that the vaping devices are either harmful or beneficial depending on the user's age. At what age is using e-cigarettes a bad idea?
New Population Of Extremely Rare Walking Fish Found In Tasmania
The red handfish is a rare species of fish that can walk on the seafloor using modified fins. Their number, originally thought to be between 20 and 40, has doubled after the discovery of a second colony.
Curry Ingredient Curcumin May Improve Mood And Memory In Just 18 Months
Curcumin, an ingredient found in Indian curry, were linked to improvements in memory and mood of participants in an 18-month study. Those who consumed curcumin also showed less signals of tau and amyloid, proteins associated with Alzheimer's disease.
Fifth Grader Hands Out Gummy Bears Laced With Marijuana Chemical THC
A fifth-grade student shared THC-infused gummy bears to fourth graders at a New Mexico elementary school. School officials realized these were not ordinary candies after the children fell ill and they saw a box labeled 'Incredibles.'
Oolitic Limestones Used To Build Pentagon, Empire State Building Are Made Of Dinosaur-Era Microbes
The Pentagon, Empire State Building, and the Buckingham Palace used oolitic limestones as building materials. Researchers revealed these stones were made of microbes dating back from the Jurassic Period.
DNA Test Shows 'Two Brothers' Egyptian Mummies Had The Same Mother But Different Fathers
Findings of DNA analyses confirmed earlier suspicions about the 'Two brothers' Egyptian mummies housed at the Manchester Museum. TestS revealed they were just half brothers.
Potentially Hazardous Asteroid To Fly By Close To Earth Next Month
A massive asteroid NASA labeled as 'potentially hazardous' is set to fly by Earth on Feb. 4. What can happen if a space rock as big as AJ129 strikes our planet?
World's Biggest Air Purifier: China Builds Tower Taller Than Statue Of Liberty To Combat Pollution
The Xian tower, dubbed as the world's biggest air purifier, was built in China's Shaanxi province to combat air quality. How does it work to improve air quality?
People Born Before 1968 More At Risk Of Deady Aussie Flu: H3N2 Virus Symptoms To Watch Out For
Age is a risk factor for H3N2. Hospitalization rates are higher for people between 55 and 64 years old. What should older people do to protect themselves from Aussie flu virus?
Pet Translator: Scientist Developing Device To Convert Dog Barks Into English Language
An AI algorithm can convert the vocalizations of prairie dogs into English. Now, animal behavior expert Con Slobodchikoff is working on a pet translator that can translate a dog's barks into human language. When will this device become available?
