Articles by Angela Laguipo
Mediterranean Diet May Cut Hip Fracture Risk In Older Women
Postmenopausal women who followed a Mediterranean diet were less likely to suffer from hip fractures than those who ate other healthy diets. This healthy diet is easy to follow and requires eating primarily plant-based foods.
Old Spice Deodorant Causes Armpit Rashes And Burns, Lawsuit Claims
Procter & Gamble (P&G) faces a class-action lawsuit filed by a customer who suffered chemical burns after using the company's Old Spice deodorant. Rodney Colley is not the only one who suffered rashes and burns but among hundreds, if not thousands, of unsuspecting customers.
Turmeric May Help Fight Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis
Turmeric's main ingredient, curcumin, may help fight drug-resistant tuberculosis. Curcumin triggers an immune response capable of successfully removing Myobacterium tuberculosis from infected cells.
Sesame Street Muppets Teach Kids How To Avoid Mosquito Bites, Prevent Zika Virus Spread
Zika virus has spread across 33 Latin American territories. Sesame Street Muppets, Elmo and Raya, have joined the campaign to curb the spread of the mosquito-borne illness.
Archeological Study Shows Shakespeare's Skull Is Missing: Other Famous Stolen Body Parts
A radar scan shows that William Shakespeare's skull has been stolen. He is not the only victim of grave robbing since many famous personalities suffered the same fate.
Indiana Woman Missing For 42 Years Found Alive In Texas
A mother has been missing for 42 years, but with the help of an investigator, she was found alive under an alias. Tammy Miller, the daughter looking for her, was shocked to find her alive.
BioMarin Drug Fails To Show Benefit In Inattention, Mood Complications Among Patients With PAH Deficiency
A new drug developed by BioMarin Pharmaceuticals showed promise in lowering phenylalanine in the blood of patients with phenylalanine hydroxylase deficiency. However, it failed to show benefit in mood complications and inattention.
NASA's Dawn Mission Captures Detailed Images Of Ceres' Mysterious Bright Spots
NASA scientists unveiled images showing a detailed look of the mysterious black spots on the surface of Ceres. The images gave scientists better understanding of the evolution of the dwarf planet.
Starbucks To Donate 100 Percent Of Unsold Food To People In Need
Starbucks aims to minimize waste of perishable food and at the same time help hungry Americans. Its new initiative involves donating food at the end of the day through its partners, who will distribute the food to people in need.
Apple CareKit Allows Patients To Access, Share Medical Data
Apple's new CareKit enables patients to track their own medical conditions, health, medications and share medical data to their health care providers. It's a close cousin to ResearchKit, which was released in 2015.
WHO Efforts To Fight Zika Virus Hampered By Lack Of Cash
The United Nations health agency is in need of $4 million funds for its efforts to curb the Zika virus outbreak. The increasing number of microcephaly cases across affected countries have increased in the past week.
More Ancient Viruses Lay Dormant In Human DNA Than Previously Thought
Hundreds of thousands of years ago, ancient viruses attacked our ancestors. Somehow, remnants of these viruses found its way into the human DNA and have been passed down from generation to generation.
Soft Drink Makers Mull Legal Action Against Sugar Tax
The government wants to implement sugar tax on soft drinks. This is seen as a remedy to the growing obesity epidemic but soda companies are not happy about it.
Number Of Americans Who Believe In God Reaches All-Time Low
Fewer Americans believe in God and this has reached to lowest numbers in 2014. Majority of Americans still believe in afterlife despite fewer people joining religious activities and services.
City Birds Smarter And Healthier Compared To Country Ones
Birds living in urban environments are smarter, bolder and healthier than those from the country. Humans may play a major role in helping birds develop cognitive abilities without them knowing it.
Many Seniors Take Dangerous Combinations Of Medicines And Supplements
Seniors are predisposed to the dangerous effects of drug combinations. Taking too many medicines and supplements aggravates the serious health risks they face at their age.
Bear Bone Pushes Back History Of Humans In Ireland By 2500 Years
Archeologists in Ireland dated a fossil of a patella bone from a bear. They found that humans occupied the island about 12,500 years ago, which is 2,500 years earlier than previously thought.
New Ultra-Sensitive Test Up to 10,000 Times More Effective In Detecting HIV, Cancer
Stanford scientists developed a new test that is 10,000 times more sensitive than current diagnostic tests. The test can detect diseases like Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and cancer.
Warmer Climate Places 50 US Cities At Risk For Zika Virus
Zika virus has spread uncontrollably in the Americas. Scientists created a map showing areas of the country where the mosquitoes could thrive and eventually spread.
Workplace Injuries Cause Nearly 3,000 Amputations In 2015
The U.S. Department of Labor said that more than 10,000 severe work-related injuries have been reported in 2015. This is after a new rule was implemented last year.
Early Bear Activity Prompts Advice To Remove Bird Feeders
Bear activity has been seen in the past week and bird feeders can attract bears to roam around residential areas. Wildlife officials urge residents to set aside bird feeders until Dec.1.
Sperm Flock Together When Swimming In Gloopy Fluid
Sperm may swim independently and race toward the waiting egg. However, when in a viscoelastic fluid, they form groups and clusters.
Starbucks Faces Lawsuit Over Underfilled Latte Drinks
Two customers filed a class-action lawsuit against Starbucks for allegedly underfilling drinks. The lawsuit said that not filling up the drinks is in violation of many laws including negligent misrepresentation and fraud.
Vehicles That Talk To Each Other May Eliminate Need For Traffic Lights
MIT scientists plans to develop a technology enabling vehicles to communicate with each other so there will be no need for traffic lights. Though this may not happen anytime soon, this technology is promising.
Massive Meteor Blazes Across UK Skies On St Patrick's Day
On St. Patrick's Day, residents in the United Kingdom saw a massive meteor blazing across the sky. The meteor emitted a bluish-green light at around 3:16 a.m. GMT.
Gene-Editing Tool CRISPR-Cas9 Can Now Monitor And Target RNA In Living Cells
CRISPR-Cas9, a system used to edit DNA sequences, can be used on RNA in living cells. This could pave way for certain diseases linked to the RNA like autism and cancers.
Mexico City Lifts 4-Day Air Pollution Emergency Alert
Mexico City officials lifted the 4-day air pollution alert after the ozone levels decreased to acceptable levels. This is the first air pollution alert in 14 years.
Experts Propose Converting Guantanamo From Prison To Research Center: Here's The Plan
U.S. scientists proposed that Guantanamo Bay or Gitmo could be transformed into a marine research center. Pursuing what they called Green Gitmo, this could help Cuba get on an eco-friendly path.
National Zoo Set To Reopen Following Chemical Explosion Scare
A section of the National Zoo closed on March 17 following a chemical explosion. The fire department cleared the area and said it can reopen on March 18.
Women With Alzheimer's Keep Verbal Memory Longer Than Men
Women tend to retain memory longer than men in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease. This might lead to delayed diagnosis and treatment among women.
