Articles by Alyssa Navarro
Blood Levels Of Ebola Virus Help Predict Risk Of Death From Infection
An international team of experts examined data that involved about 700 patients in Guinea who were confirmed with Ebola. Scientists found that the levels of Ebola virus in the blood can help predict risk of death.
Coke-Funded Anti-Obesity Research Group GEBN To Shut Down
The Global Energy Balance Network, once funded by Coca-Cola, announced that it will be shutting down operations due to resource limitations. Public health authorities slammed the beverage company for using the non-profit group to shape research on obesity.
Exoplanet HD 106906b May Have Been Kicked Out To Edge Of Its Solar System
Exoplanet HD 106906b may have been exiled to the edge of its own solar system, a new study revealed. Scientists said the process may be similar to what occurred to our own solar system when it was about 13 million years old.
Testosterone Treatment Beneficial To Men With Type 2 Diabetes
Researchers at the University of Buffalo found that injecting male type 2 diabetes patients with testosterone can significantly help them increase their insulin sensitivity. The study also found other benefits of boosting levels of testosterone in treatment.
World's Oldest Wild Bird Returns To Wildlife Refuge To Lay Egg at 64 Years Old
Wisdom, the world’s oldest tracked wild bird, was spotted at a wildlife refuge with her mate and is expected to lay an egg at the age of 64 years old. Experts are glad to see the Laysan albatross return to the nesting ground.
Reduced Blood Flow In The Brain Persists Even After Concussion Symptoms Subside
Young athletes who suffered from a concussion may experience reduced cerebral blood flow even after the symptoms of the injury subside, a new study revealed. Researchers said the recovery goes beyond the manifestation of clinical symptoms.
FDA Gives Approval To Blood Cancer Drug Empliciti
The FDA has granted approval to the use of the drug Empliciti in combination with two other drugs for treating patients with multiple myeloma. The drug Empliciti is the second FDA-approved monoclonal antibody used for multiple myeloma treatments.
Cognitive Behavior Therapy May Help You Beat Fear Of Dentist
People are usually afraid of a trip to the dentist, but it can become a phobia when the visit marked a strong impact on the person's well-being. Now, a new study revealed that cognitive behavior therapy sessions could help people with dental phobia overcome their fear.
Water With Spoonful Of Sugar Works Better Than Some Sports Drinks In Boosting Athlete Performance
Drinking water with a spoonful of sugar instead of sports drinks before a physical activity can boost performance, a new study in the United Kingdom revealed. Researchers assessed the liver glycogen levels of several cyclists for the study.
World's Largest Diamond Valued At More Than $60 Million
The Lucara diamond, the world's largest diamond unearthed within a century, is now valued at more than $60 million. William Lamb, the CEO of the mining company that discovered the stone, said selling the stone is not an option at the present time.
Eggshell Fragments Reveal Nesting Habit Similarities Of Birds And Dinosaurs
A new study in Canada found that the nesting habits of primitive and advanced dinosaurs were similar to those of crocodiles and modern birds, respectively. To find out the link, researchers at the University of Calgary studied the eggshell porosity of dinosaurs and compared them to those of birds and crocodiles.
Bill Gates To Create Multibillion-Dollar Clean Energy Fund: Other Billionaires Who Contribute To Climate Change Fight
On Nov. 30, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates will announce the launch of the Clean Tech Initiative, a project that focuses on the development of clean technology. The project is part of the United Nations' climate talks in Paris.
Homo Naledi May Be About Two Million Years Old
A new report revealed that the pre-historic human species Homo naledi may be about two million years old. Paleoanthropologist Francis Thackeray developed a mathematical method to obtain the age of the human species.
Beautiful Landscapes Can Have Positive Impact On Health: Study
A new study revealed that areas that are regarded as scenic and beautiful have positive influence on the overall well-being of individuals. Researchers gathered data from a website called Scenic-Or-Not to find the link between health and aesthetics.
Skunk Weed Cannabis Can Seriously Damage Vital Nerve Fibers In The Brain
A new study revealed that the use of highly potent “skunk weed” cannabis can seriously inflict damage on the white matter of the brain. Researchers said the damage in the brain may even lead to psychosis.
Texas Police Finds Possible Remains Of Girl Missing For 25 Years
Exactly 25 years after her disappearance, then 15-year-old Rosemary Diaz’s remains were found in a shallow grave in Matagorda County, Texas police reported. Family members of the alleged suspect reached out to investigators to assist the case.
Bigger Smartphone Screen Can Change Impact Of Advertisements, Buying Preferences
Even a subtle difference in smartphone screen size can affect the buying preferences of users, a new study revealed. Researchers found that larger screen sizes can prompt higher levels of trust in users regarding advertisements.
CERN Replicates First Moments Of Universe In Upgraded Large Hadron Collider
Scientists at CERN were able to recreate the first few moments after the Big Bang by smashing together lead ions. For three weeks, they will be working at the Large Hadron Collider to study the oldest form of matter in the Universe—the quark-gluon plasma.
President Obama Signs Pro-Asteroid Mining Bill Into Law
Pres. Barack Obama signed the U.S. Commercial Space Launch Competitiveness Act (CLSLCA) of 2015 into law, permitting space miners to keep whatever they extract from heavenly bodies. Experts believe that the new law brings so much potential to the developing industry.
Kids With Pet Dogs Less Likely To Have Anxiety
Pets are special to children, and they are great companions. A new study in the United States revealed that kids living with pet dogs are less likely to have social anxiety compared to kids who do not have pet dogs.
Eating More Yogurt Tied To Lower Body Weight And Smaller Waists
Previous studies showed that eating more yogurt is linked to having lower body weight, less body fats and smaller waists. However, a new comprehensive review revealed that there is no clear relationship between yogurt consumption and a person's body composition.
Carbon Content Of Temperate Forests Overestimated: NASA Study
A new NASA study revealed that previous mathematical methods to predict the carbon content of forests were more likely to be overestimated. Researchers said this occurs because of a sampling bias in which scientists prefer to evaluate smaller trees than larger ones.
Study Reveals Reason Behind Tilt Of Moon And Metals On Outer Layer Of Earth
Scientists revealed that the moon's orbit is tilted due to nearby-passing rocks that crashed into the Earth billions of years ago. These giant rocks may also have brought metals onto the outer layer of the planet.
Betrayal Of Trust Behind Spread Of Early Humans Around The World
A new University of York study suggested that what motivated the rapid dispersal of early human populations around the world were not the changes in the environment, but the betrayal of trust. Human emotional bonds became vital in order to survive, an expert said.
Blind Woman With Dissociative Identity Disorder Started To See When One Of Her Personalities Changed
After almost two decades of being blind because of a tragic accident, a German woman suddenly regained her eyesight—however, she could only see whenever one of her personalities manifested. Doctors in Munich said her condition was not physical, but psychological.
Researchers Urge Caution In Prescribing ADHD Drug: Ritalin May Not Treat Symptoms
Authors of a new Cochrane Review urged doctors to be more cautious in prescribing ADHD drugs such as Ritalin to children as it may lead to sleep problems and loss of appetite. Evidence of the drug’s efficacy is low, researchers said.
Mystery Of Medieval Europe's Large-Scale Commercial Publishing Industry Revealed
Medieval scribes in 13th century Europe used a special technique to create ultra-thin parchments before the widespread use of paper. Scholars have attempted to explain the origin of these parchments, but a group of experts managed to find the true answer.
Scientists Track Down Missing Carbon From Mars Atmosphere
Scientists suggested that billions of years ago, the early Martian atmosphere may have been denser than that of the Earth. Experts at Caltech and JPL believe they have a plausible explanation regarding the supposedly "missing" carbon in Mars.
Penguin Anti-Icing Tricks Hold Clue To Preventing Airplane Crashes
Penguins cannot fly, but they have a remarkable ability to not get frozen by the extremely cold water which they often hop in and out of. Scientists believe that this anti-icing principle in penguins hold the key in preventing airplanes from crashing.
DNA Analysis Of Ancient Skeletons Reveals First Londoners Were Multi-Ethnic Mix
Londoners who first resided in the city even before the invasion of the Romans were a multi-ethnic mix, a new DNA study revealed. Researchers at the Museum of London analyzed four ancient skeletal remains and discovered rich histories behind the bones.
