Articles by Angela Laguipo
Pregnant Women Can Safely Eat Runny Eggs: Report
The Advisory Committee on the Microbiological Safety of Food (ACMSF) said that runny or slightly-cooked eggs are safe for expectant mothers.
Women Who Suffer From Insomnia At Greater Risk For Developing Type 2 Diabetes
Women who suffer from sleep problems are at a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The study highlights the importance of sleep and how problems associated with it may lead to diabetes.
Obesity, Diabetes During Pregnancy Linked To Increased Autism Risk In Children
A new study suggests that women with obesity and diabetes may have an increased risk of giving birth to children with autism. Doctors thus urge women to maintain a healthy weight before becoming pregnant.
US Space & Rocket Center Builds Replicas Of International Space Station Modules In Alabama
Do you want to experience what it's like to step inside the International Space Station? Head over to Alabama, where the U.S. Space & Rocket Center built mockups of ISS modules, complete with sleeping berths and toilets.
Want Your Kids To Do Better In Math? Have Them Trace Math Problems With A Finger
Finger tracing can help children score better in math, according to experts. In a new study, students who trace certain math problems using their fingers were found to be able to solve them more quickly and easily.
Say Hello To Quasimodo, One Of 13 Dogs With Short Spine Syndrome, And He’s Looking For A New Home
Quasimodo, the dog who suffers from a very rare condition Short Spine Syndrome, is looking for a new home. Secondhand Hounds saved Quasi from the streets.
How Many Facebook Friends Actually Care About You? The Answer May Depress You
Facebook and other social media sites allow people to connect and re-connect to friends. When you have like a thousand friends in Facebook, you might feel ecstatic at first, but how many among them actually care about you?
Pluto’s Bedrock Is Made Of Frozen Water: There’s More H2O On The Dwarf Planet Than We Thought
A new map from NASA's New Horizons spacecraft shows more water ice than previously thought. NASA's New Horizons captured the image on July 14, 2015 during its flyby from a range of about 67,000 miles.
Barbie Is Now A Game Developer, A Spy And President Of A Company
Barbie flaunts new body types and skin types in an evolution reflecting modern women. The iconic doll also offers new careers for children to choose from.
Herpes Behaves Differently In Space, And NASA Wants To Find Out Why
NASA initiated a study to understand how herpes viruses behave in outer space. Physical, emotional and psychological stresses associated with spaceflight may weaken the immune system and cause the virus to reactivate.
The Hairy Black Hole Hypothesis: Black Holes Have ‘Soft Hairs’ To Preserve Information Falling In
Professor Stephen Hawking made another history after releasing a new theory, the hairy black hole hypothesis. With co-researchers, they found that soft, zero-energy photons retain the quantum state information of whatever enters a massive cosmic black hole.
New CO2 Recycling Process Captures Carbon Dioxide From Air And Converts Greenhouse Gas Into Methanol
For the first time, chemists captured carbon dioxide from the air and converted it into an alternative fuel, methanol. Is this the answer to the growing predicament of fuel emissions that are claimed to contribute to global warming?
Many Consumers Who Buy Natural Foods Do Not Know What Natural Foods Are: Consumer Reports Survey
Consumers who chose to buy products that contain the 'natural' label do not know what natural foods are. More Americans assume that whenever they see the word 'natural' in products, they are better.
These Fruits And Vegetables Can Help You Lose Weight
Eating a wide array of fruits and vegetables containing flavonoids promotes weight loss. Food rich in flavonoids are associated with the prevention of various diseases like cancer, neurodegenerative and cardiovascular problems.
Microsoft Cofounder Paul Allen’s Yacht Blamed For Destroying 14,000 Square Feet Of Coral Reef
Marine conservationist Paul Allen's yacht, Tatoosh, slammed into and destroyed a coral reef in Cayman Islands. The incident caused destruction of about 80 percent of the reef in the protected area.
A Giant Cloud Of Fiery Gas Is Plummeting Through Space At 700,000 MPH Toward Milky Way
The fiery gas, dubbed the Smith Cloud, is considered unique since its route is well-studied. It takes a trajectory path as it goes back to the Earth's galaxy at a staggering speed of 700,000 mph.
Samsung Warns Of Weaker 2016 Earnings As Slowing Demand For Smartphones Drives Down Sales
Samsung foresees weaker 2016 earnings due to the decreasing demand for smartphones and other gadgets. The company predicts challenging business situations in the first quarter of the year due to poor seasonal demand and struggles in the IT business.
Britain Fears Super Rat Plague: Warmer Weather May Trigger Invasion Of Giant Rats Immune To Poison
With warmer winters this year, pest control experts warn that millions of rats are set to invade Britain by summer. The rats, which are expected to grow up to 2 feet long, have become immune to over-the-counter pest control poisons.
Intelligent People Genetically Predisposed To Be Healthier: Study
A new study shows that intelligent people are less likely to suffer from diseases. People who are gifted with intelligent brains are less likely to become sick.
Construction Workers Unearth Bones Of Mammoth, Other Ice Age Animals At OSU Football Stadium
Construction workers unearthed what looks like thousand-year-old bones of a mammoth, among other ancient animals, at Oregon State University’s football stadium. What was supposed to be a renovation project of the athletic department became a field site of the anthropology department.
Breakfast-Eaters Slimmer Than Those Who Don't: Other Reasons Not To Skip First Meal Of The Day
Many people skip breakfast because they are busy. They are not aware that the most important meal of the day has a lot of health benefits, aside from giving a boost of energy to start a long day.
Enjoy That Cup: New Study Suggests Caffeine Does Not Cause Palpitations
Coffee lovers have a new reason to enjoy their cup as researchers found no association between caffeine intake and palpitations. The study challenges existing medical belief that consumption of caffeine can result in an irregular heart rhythm that may lead to future health problems.
Drones Help California Residents Track El Niño Effects
California citizens use drones to track the effects of El Niño on their coastlines. These devices can take high-resolution 3D photos that are useful in helping scientists identify the extent of coastal flooding.
Nashville Mom Thanks Apple Store Employee For Assisting Son With Autism
A Tennessee Apple store employee received all praises after becoming a hero for a 9-year-old boy with Autism. The mother of the boy expressed her gratitude for what the employee did in a Facebook post.
At Least 10 Big Ants Found Living In 12-Year-Old Girls' Ear
A doctor extracted ants that made a 12-year-old girl's ear their home. The doctor, who treated the girl, was astonished to witness such a case.
Space Junk Orbiting Earth May Trigger Third World War, Says Russian Scientist
Space junk may someday cause World War III, says a Russian scientist. The potential damage of these debris on military satellites may be misinterpreted by countries as deliberate attacks.
Cheap Epilepsy Drug May Help Prevent Nerve Damage In Patients With Multiple Sclerosis
A commonly-used and cheap drug for seizure helps prevent nerve damage in patients with multiple sclerosis. This may prevent the occurrence of partial or total blindness among these patients.
Teens Who Use E-cigarettes Likely To Try Tobacco Smoking
Teens who use e-cigarettes are more likely to take up tobacco or cigarette smoking after one year. The study indicates that restricting teens from using e-cigarettes and barring their access to these devices are important.
This Is How Your Tablets, Smartphones Can Affect Your Sleep
Gadgets, smartphones and tablets emit blue light that can disrupt sleep. It suppresses the production of melatonin, the body's natural sleep hormone.
UK Confirms Three New Cases Of Mosquito-Borne Zika Virus
Public Health England confirmed three new cases of Zika infection among travelers. The agency did not provide further details about the new cases but said that the virus does not occur naturally in the UK.
