Articles by Allan Adamson
Epilepsy Drug May Help Restore Normal Brain Activity In Alzheimer's Disease Patients
Alzheimer's disease patients may benefit from using epilepsy drugs. The treatment was found to have effect on the brain activity of patients with mild form of the progressive brain disorder.
Elon Musk Details Vision Of City On Planet Mars With 1 Million Human Inhabitants: Is This Feasible?
A city with a million human inhabitants could be built on Red Planet as early as 40 years from now, Elon Musk said. What are some of the current challenges to building a human colony on Mars?
Yemen Now Faces Worst Cholera Outbreak In The World
Yemen faces cholera epidemic that has so far killed more than 1,300 people. Cases may climb to 300,000 by the end of August given the factors that contribute to the disease's ability to spread in the war-torn country.
SpaceX Launches Bulgaria's First Communications Satellite Into Orbit
SpaceX launched Bulgarias's first communications satellite using a previously flown Falcon 9 booster. BulgariaSat-1 will provide television and data-communications services during its 15-year mission.
Egyptian Mummy's Wooden Toe Is One Of Oldest Prosthetics Found
A 3,000-year-old toe prosthesis found in an Egyptian tomb is made of wood and has lifelike appearance. What does the ancient wooden toe reveal about its user?
Asteroid May Hit Earth Anytime: Here's How Scientists Prepare For A Potential Asteroid Impact
A scientist warned that planet Earth is vulnerable to an asteroid strike. What is currently being done to prevent or mitigate the effects of a potentially catastrophic asteroid impact?
NASA's Mars Curiosity Rover Decides Which Martian Rocks To Study Without Human Input
The autonomous system dubbed AEGIS, which was installed on Mars Curiosity rover in 2015, helps the space robot make independent analysis of rocks on the Red Planet. This helps save mission controllers time and energy.
NASA's Kepler Spacecraft Finds Potential Earth Twin Among 10 Earth-Like Exoplanets
One of the 219 planetary candidates found by NASA's Kepler space telescope has characteristics similar to those of Earth. KOI 7711.01 is 30 percent larger than our planet and orbits a sun-like star.
Deadly Heat Could Be Norm By 2100: How Societies Adapt To Killer Temperatures
Dangerous heat waves could affect up to three-fourths of the world's population in the future. Heat-related deaths and illness could also become common. How can societies adapt to potentially deadly temperatures?
Cholesterol-Lowering Vaccine May Help Prevent Heart Attacks
In mice study, an experimental vaccine that lowers cholesterol led to less narrowing of the arteries and reduced markers of blood inflammation. What makes the vaccine different from currently available medications for decreasing cholesterol levels?
Lawsuit Filed Against Outdoor Park Where Teen Contracted Brain-Eating Amoeba Infection
The family of a girl who died after contracting brain amoeba infection is suing the U.S. National Whitewater Center. What are the allegations of the lawsuit?
India Government Advises Pregnant Women To Avoid Meat And Lustful Thoughts
Women in India are advised to avoid eating meat and engage in lustful thoughts during pregnancy. Doctors raised concern over the advice because of the danger it poses to pregnant women and their babies.
DNA Samples From Graves And Mummies Reveal Ancient Cats Had Striped Coats
DNA evidence suggests that ancient cats tend to sport striped coats. Illustrations in ancient Egyptian murals also depict striped cats. When did the blotched markings in these felines become common?
Fidget Spinners: Popular Toy Marketed To Help Kids With ADHD Poses Choking Hazards
Fidget spinners have small metal parts that pose choking hazards to children. What do experts say about the benefits of these toys to kids with ADHD and anxiety?
Coconut Oil Is Not Healthy: Here Are The Best Oils For Heart Health
The American Heart Association said in a new advisory that coconut oil is not healthy. Here are healthier cooking oil options that contain less amount of saturated fat.
New Blood Test May Pave Way To Precision Treatment For Prostate Cancer
A three-in-one blood test can change the way advanced prostate cancer is treated and pave way for precision medicine for cancer. The blood test can even improve survival of patients, so here's how it works.
Colorado Campaign Wants To Ban Sale Of Smartphones For Children Below 13 Years Old
Use of touchscreen devices such as tablets and smartphones pose health risks to children. Now, a campaign in Colorado seeks to stop retailers from selling phones for use by children younger than 13 years old.
China To Send 4 More Probes Into Space Before Year 2021
China's first X-ray space telescope was launched into space last week. The country will send four more major probes before 2021 in an effort to develop space science.
Cheaper EpiPen Alternative Symjepi Gets FDA Approval
Epipen has a new rival as a low-cost alternative to Mylan's epinephrine autoinjector has been approved. Adamis Pharmaceuticals Corp.'s Symjepi will be sold at less than the price of generic EpiPens.
Coconut Oil Not Healthy, Increases Bad Cholesterol Level That Can Cause Cardiovascular Disease: US Heart Experts
Coconut oil is marketed as a health food. An advisory from the American Heart Association, however, urges consumers to avoid it because of its saturated fat content that can elevate risk for stroke and heart disease.
French Fries May Cause Early Death: Here Are Other Food That Can Shorten Life Span
Eating French fries and other fried potatoes twice per week can raise the risk of early death. What other popular food can increase a person's likelihood of dying early?
All Stars Including The Solar System's Sun Likely Born With Twin
New analysis strengthens the "born together" hypothesis, which posits that stars are born with companions. Models even back up the idea that the solar system’s sun has a twin.
Overweight Women Likely To Have Babies With Birth Defects
Pregnant women who are obese or overweight face risk of having children with birth defects. Experts advise women to aim for healthy weight even before pregnancy, have healthy diet and engage in exercise.
Russia Launches Progress MS-06 Cargo Ship To International Space Station
Roscosmos launched the Progress MS-06 for a two-day flight to the International Space Station, where it will dock until December this year. What did the cargo ship carry to the laboratory in orbit?
Chemical That Mimics Sunlight To Give Suntan May Prevent Skin Cancer And Slow Down Aging
A new chemical that can produce suntan without the damaging effects of UV radiation may be used along with sunscreen. Here's how it works for better protection against skin cancer and aging.
Teen Dances In Hospital Bed Days After Successful Heart Transplant [Video]
A 15-year-old teen danced in his hospital bed barely a week after he had a heart transplant. The boy from Maryland was born with a heart defect known as hypoplastic left heart syndrome.
Psychologists Come Up With Clever Way To Get People To Eat More Vegetables
In an experiment conducted at a university cafeteria, psychologists found a way to nudge people to eat more healthy food. The clever trick involves giving vegetables fancy names.
J&J Drug May Reduce Heart Events In Diabetes Patients But Doubles Risk For Toe, Lower Foot Amputations
Invokana can significantly reduce heart events in type 2 diabetes patients but doubles risk for toe and lower foot amputations. How does Johnson & Johnson's Invokana fare compared with rival drug Jardiance?
Mars Colony May Lead To Evolution Of New Human Species
The environment on Mars may cause human colonists to go through evolutionary changes that can lead to the creation of new human species. How will the future generations of Mars colonists look like?
US Opioid Epidemic Poses Potentially Deadly Threats To First Responders
Police officers and paramedics face potentially deadly threats when responding to drug overdose incidents. They still face these threats even when they observe safety precautions such as wearing gloves and masks.
