Articles by Arrianne Del Rosario
Intragastric Balloon: A New Anti-Obesity Treatment Minus The Surgery
An oral balloon pill that an obese person could conveniently swallow to help keep him full, lose weight, and finally break free from obesity. Sounds too good to be true? Not really.
3 Misconceptions About Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Debunked
Check out three of the most common misconceptions about obsessive-compulsive disorder and learn why saying 'I'm OCD,' in reference to one's penchant for cleaning, is wrong.
NASA Opens Free Software Catalog To The Public: Perfect For Experimenting Earthlings
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration has released its latest 2017-2018 software catalog complete with the coolest apps and library of codes to geek out about.
What To Name 7 Newly Discovered Planets, NASA Asks: This Is How Netizens On Twitter Responded
NASA asks Twitter users to help think of new names for the seven planets in the recently discovered Trappist-1 system, and Twitterverse did not disappoint -- or did they?
The Recipe For Longevity Revealed: 10 Servings Of Fruits And Vegetables Per Day
A new study suggests 10 servings of fruits and vegetables every day could reduce a person’s chances of developing diseases and overall mortality risk. But is it doable?
The Prodigal Planet: 5 Interesting Things You Need To Know About Pluto
If NASA’s proposal pushes through, Pluto could be a planet again. Check out five of the most interesting facts about this most-debated-about dwarf planet.
New DNA Vaccine Designed To Boost Immunity And Fight Off Tumors
Wistar Institute and Inovio Pharmaceuticals, Inc. developed a new DNA vaccine designed to improve anti-tumor immunity in cancer patients. How does it work and is it different from other cancer vaccines?
A Miracle For Multiple Sclerosis: New Stem Cell Treatment May Curb Disease Before It Gets Worse
Autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation may stop multiple sclerosis in its tracks before it gets messy. How is it possible and what are the risks involved?
The Secret To The Snooze Button: How To Wake Up Early And Why It Is Good For You
Rising early has a lot of benefits, although it can be an arduous task for some. Check out these effective tips on how to wake up early, according to studies.
5 Reasons Why Reading A Book Every Day Is Good For You, According To Science
Through the years, researchers have compiled countless reasons why reading a book is good for your health and wellness. Here are five research-based benefits to begin with.
5 Healthy Weight Loss Secrets Khloe Kardashian Swears By
Check out Khloe Kardashian’s diet and fitness strategies that helped her achieve her killer bod. Are they worth the try? Not all experts think so.
Congenital Heart Disease: What It Means For Your Baby’s Health
Congenital heart disease is one the most common birth defects seen today. Know more about the different types of CHD, the potential causes and risk factors, and the available treatment options for this condition.
Benefits vs Risks: Daily Aspirin Therapy For Heart Disease
One of the most commonly prescribed medicines of all time, low-dose aspirin therapy may have a lot of benefits, but it comes with serious side effects, too.
Glow In The Dark: These Fish Rely On Bioluminescence As 'Flashlight' To Hunt For Plankton Prey
Researchers looked into a school of flashlight fish (Anomalops katoptron) placed in water tanks with artificial coral reefs to delve deeper about its bioluminescent behavior under different conditions.
LOOK: Why This Amoeba Was Named After 'Lord Of The Rings' Character Gandalf
A new species of camoeba, a member of the amoeba family, was named after Gandalf, a fictional character in the high-fantasy novel, 'Lord of the Rings,' by J. R. R. Tolkien.
Ovary Removal During Hysterectomy Increases Risks Of Heart Disease, Cancer, And Premature Death, Reveals New Study
Removing your ovaries through hysterectomy may not be a good idea. A new study from the University of Warwick in England linked this common surgical procedure to heart disease, cancer, and untimely death in women.
Obesity And Infertility: How Your Waistline Affects Your Chances Of Having Kids
A new study from the National Institutes of Health suggests that a couple’s body mass index may play a crucial role in their chances of getting pregnant.
Health Canada To Do Random Testing On Medical Cannabis After Mass Recall Affecting 25,000 Customers
After mass product recalls and health complaints in 2016, Health Canada announced, through an official statement, that it will now do random testing on medical marijuana products sold in the country.
Hypothyroidism: What It Means To Have An Underactive Thyroid And What You Can Do About It
Fatigue, dry skin, muscle pain, weight gain, or increased sensitivity to cold may mean a lot of things, although it could also mean that your body is hinting at hypothyroidism.
HPV vs Pap: Verdict Out On Best Screening Method For Cervical Cancer
Experts have finally decided on the best screening method for cervical cancer. HPV tests check for the presence of the human papillomavirus while pap smear tests work by checking for cell changes in the cervix.
Holy Smokes! E-Cigarettes Safer Than Tobacco, Long-Term Study Reveals
Electronic cigarettes give tobacco smokers who want to quit a better option. Latest Cancer Research UK-funded study found that e-cigarette smokers had less presence of toxins and carcinogens in their body compared to smokers of traditional tobacco cigarettes.
Breast-feeding Gone Bad: North Carolina Mom Outraged After Day Care Worker Breast-fed Her Son Without Consent
A North Carolina mother wants to press criminal charges against a day care worker who breast-fed her 3-month-old son without permission. The baby, who was lactose-intolerant, had to be hospitalized after the incident.
Make Or Break: How Will Childhood Cancer Treatments Affect Future Sex Lives Of Young Patients?
A new study has shown that childhood cancer survivors may take longer achieving psychosexual development milestones – sexual debut, committing to relationships, and having kids – but are just as sexually satisfied as people without cancer.
Chad Zakouma National Park In Africa Offers Elephants Refuge From Poachers
The Zakouma National Park in Chad, Central Africa is now home to a growing number of African elephants, which were once on the verge of extinction because of rampant poaching.
Denmark Green Energy Group To Close Coal Power Plants By 2023: Future Belongs To Renewables
Denmark’s Dong Energy will phase out the use of coal in all its power plants in Europe by 2023 and will begin building Hornsea Project Two, the world's biggest offshore wind farm.
WATCH: Appalling Video Of Sun Bears Begging For Food At Bandung Zoo, Indonesia
In a heartbreaking video uploaded on YouTube by Scorpion Wildlife Trade Monitoring Group, the starving sun bears of Bandung Zoo, Indonesia can be seen begging for food and eating their own excrement.
After Women’s March, March For Science Planned On Earth Day
Encouraged by the viral success of the Women’s March, scientists officially announce March for Science on April 22 at the nation’s capital, Washington, D.C. – the same date for Earth Day 2017.
5 Heart-Healthy Breakfast Ideas Other Than Oatmeal
The American Heart Association confirmed that eating breakfast reduces your risk factors for heart disease. Oatmeal is great for you but there are other breakfast items that will also do your heart a whole lot of good.
Deadliest Tuberculosis Type Spreads Across South Africa Via Person-To-Person Transmission: Study
Published in the New England Journal of Medicine, a new study of extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis (XDR- TB) in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa says person-to-person transmission is the reason behind the outbreak.
Biggest Breast Cancer Breakthrough: Map Links Breast Cancer Cell Shape And Genes To Disease Outcomes
Scientists say the cell shape and genes can soon predict the behavior of breast cancer in a patient, helping doctors decide on an effective mode of treatment.
