Articles by Angela Laguipo
Patient Plays Saxophone During Surgery To Remove Tumor From His Brain [Video]
Carlos Aguilera played his saxophone while neurosurgeons operated on his brain to remove a tumor. This made sure the surgery won't affect his ability to play music.
New Microscope Allows Look At Muscle Units In Action
A new microscope visualizes individual motor units and muscle movement. This will pave the way for the study of neuromuscular diseases such as muscle dystrophy.
Mom Who Delayed Cancer Treatment To Have Baby Announces Death Of Newborn
A pregnant mother from the UK was diagnosed with a rare type of breast cancer that required urgent treatment, leading her to deliver her child early. The baby, born 12 weeks prematurely, died on Dec. 19.
Darwin's Finches Face Possible Extinction Due To Parasitic Flies
The birds that contributed a lot to Charles Darwin's theory of evolution, Darwin's finches, face possible extinction due to the increase in population of aggressive flies. The infestation poses a major threat to global diversity as more than 500,000 of around 18 species are at risk.
Fossil Of Ancient Flightless Bird Found On Vancouver Beach Is A New Species
A fossilized bone of a flightless bird was discovered in Vancouver, Canada. The fossil was named Stemec suntoku, which means long-necked, black water bird.
Fake Disney Figures, Other Counterfeit Christmas Toys May Cause Cancer, Infertility And Asthma
Trading Standards officials seized counterfeit Disney toys that contained high amounts of toxic chemicals such as phthalates. Exposure to phthalates may lead to an increased risk of cancer, asthma and fertility problems.
Plants Use Molecular Clock To Raise Resistance When Fungal Infection Is Likely To Occur
Plants have super powers. They can ward off infection by regulating their internal molecular clock to anticipate impending infection by pathogens.
Six Newly Discovered African Frog Species Reveal More Diversity
Canadian scientists discovered six new species of African clawed frog species. This increased the known species by 30 percent.
American Teeth Not Better Than British Teeth: Study
American teeth are not better than British teeth. In fact, the number of missing teeth is higher in people in the U.S. than those in the UK.
Man Shuts Down Houston Freeway For Marriage Proposal And Yes, He Might End Up In Jail
Charges were filed against Vidal Valladares Navas, the man who shut down Houston freeway to propose to his girlfriend. He will face the case, obstruction of highway, a class b misdemeanor.
Oil Giant Exxon Hiring Climate Researcher Amidst 'ExxonKnew' Scandal
Exxon posted a job opening for its climate change researcher. This is despite receiving a letter of demand from U.S. House of Representatives for allegedly hiding the truth and funding research to downplay the effects of climate change.
Act Of Kindness Helps Reduce Effects Of Stress
With the holidays approaching, experiencing high stress levels is inevitable. A new study reveals a simple and cost-free way to de-stress: performing acts of kindness.
Daily Makeup Ritual May Promote Self-Confidence, Ramp Up Women's Love Life: Study
The 'Revlon Love Study' shows that a daily makeup routine boosts women's self-confidence and eventually ramps up their love life. The study was helpful in empowering women not only to improve themselves but also their romantic lives with a simple change in mindset.
This Is What Happens When Adults Drink Human Breast Milk [Video]
Some adults have never drank breast milk probably because they were never breastfed when they were babies. In a new BuzzFeed video, volunteers were asked to taste breast milk, and the results were astounding.
Gut Infection May Cause Malnutrition And Vaccine Failure
Malnourishment in children may not be curbed by merely giving food. Researchers found that gut infection may cause malnutrition and vaccination failure.
New York, Los Angeles Schools React Differently After Receiving Similar Terrorist Threats Via Email
Los Angeles officials immediately suspended classes on Dec. 15 following a terrorist threat received through email. On the other hand, New York, which received a similar scare, initiated an investigation and announced the threat was a hoax.
Highly Commercialized Health And Beauty Standards May Lead To Angelina Jolie Syndrome
Excessive obsession with health standards may lead to the Angelina Jolie syndrome. This entails fear of sickness that is linked to highly commercialized standards of health and beauty that drive people to take over-the-top preventive actions.
Tiny Cell Bubbles May Tell If You Are Healthy Or Sick
Tiny bubbles released by cells can cause either beneficial or detrimental effects on health. A study on roundworms sheds light on how tiny bubbles promote health or cause illness.
Anti-Vaccination Parents May Risk Children's Lives With Pox Parties
Anti-vaccination parents are warned not to expose children to chicken pox. A new trend is sweeping across the United States as parents expose their children to the virus via pox parties.
Study Reveals Why Men Are At Higher Risk Of Autism
Male infants have lesser volumes of grey matter making them at a higher risk of autism spectrum disorders than females. This may shed light in the reason why there are more males diagnosed with autism.
Eating Spicy Foods May Help Boost Your Brain Power
Spicy foods like red pepper and herbs like parsley contain a flavonoid called apigenin. Apigen shows promise in nerve formation and enhanced brain cell connections.
Australia Opens First Hangover Clinic In Time For Christmas
A new remedy for hangover is just around the corner as a hangover clinic opens in Australia. They offer packages that include intravenous infusion and medications for headache and nausea.
Thousands Of Full Coffee Cans Mysteriously Wash Up On Florida Beach
Locals did not hesitate to clean as hundreds of coffee cans were found washed ashore in Space Coast, Florida. They immediately came out of their houses to collect cans to help authorities in cleaning the seashore.
Roadkill Enthusiast Plans To Eat Dolphin For Christmas Dinner
A roadkill enthusiast may face criminal charges for planning to eat dolphin meat on Christmas. The retired marine biologist does not buy meat but instead consumes roadkill animals.
Google Earth Images Could Be Proof NASA Hides Alien Underground Bases On Mars
Alien investigators claim that NASA is hiding alien structures on Mars. Based on Google Earth images, there are mysterious-looking entrances around the red planet.
Study Reveals Why Faces Of Neanderthals Differ From Those Of Modern Humans
Researchers describe for the first time the developmental processes that differentiate modern humans from Neanderthals. Modern humans were observed to have flatter facial features.
How Investors' Tax Concerns Prompted Yahoo To Drop $30 Billion Alibaba Stake Spinoff
Why did Yahoo back out of its $30 billion Alibaba stake spinoff? Investors feared the Internal Revenue Service would have demanded $10 billion or more in capital gains taxes if the spinoff pushed through.
Doctors Dispute FDA Ruling On Device To Remove Uterine Fibroids
Gynecology experts urge the Food and Drug Administration on revising its 2014 guidelines that ban the use of morcellator in removing uterine fibroids. Federal regulators claim that uterine fibroids may have potentially-fatal hidden cancer dubbed as leiomyosarcoma. This might be spread by the use of morcellators.
GE Terminates $3.3 Billion Deal To Sell Appliance Unit To Electrolux Amid Antitrust Fight
Bowing to pressure from Department of Justice, GE (General Electric Co.) called off deal with Electrolux. The deal was openly objected by the regulators over antitrust issues and competition.
Study Reveals Why Men's Brains Decline Faster Than Women's
The brain of men ages faster than women's. A new study highlights the effects of the interplay among brain size, age and sex that contribute to volume changes of the grey matter.
