Articles by Athena Chan
Florida Woman Ann-Christine Langselius Attacked By 'Aggressive' Otter While Walking Her Dog
A woman in Florida says that an otter attacked her while she was taking a stroll with her dog at a park. Her dog was unharmed, but she is temporarily unable to walk because of the severe bites she incurred.
Youth Suicide Higher In States With High Gun Ownership
The states with higher gun ownership also have higher youth suicide rates, a study finds. According to researchers, gun ownership may be driving the rise in suicide rates.
Plague-Infected Cat In Wyoming Is The Third In Past Six Months
Health authorities announced that a cat in Wyoming is confirmed to have the plague. The cat is the third case of the illness in Wyoming in the past six months.
American Doctor Being Monitored For Ebola In Omaha Released From Hospital
The American doctor who was exposed to Ebola and taken to Nebraska Medicine has finally been released from the hospital. He completed the 21-day monitoring period without developing Ebola symptoms.
College Student's Headaches Turns Out To Be Aggressive Brain Cancer
A college student's headaches were found to be aggressive brain cancer that she is now bravely fighting. The family is hoping to get Laura an experimental treatment not funded by the NHS.
Tattoo Artist Charged For Failing To Tell Sex Partners About Being HIV-Positive
A tattoo artist is being charged with six felonies after failing to inform sexual partners that he is HIV-positive. At least one of the women have tested positive for HIV.
The Best Fiber-Rich Foods To Reduce Chronic Illness Risks
Research has found that fiber-rich foods actually reduce the risks for chronic illnesses. Here are some of the most common, and some more surprising, sources of fiber.
Interesting Smart Home Finds At CES 2019
What are some of the most interesting smart home finds at CES 2019? Most of them were designed to make our lives easier, more relaxed, and even safer.
Up To 7.3 Million Already Sick With Flu, Season Is So Far Milder Than Last Year's
Millions are already being affected by the ongoing flu season. That said, authorities say that this year's flu season is so far milder than last year's particularly harsh one.
Woman Suddenly Can't Hear Men's Voices Because Of Reverse-Slope Hearing Loss
A woman from Xiamen, China, lost her hearing for men's voices overnight due to a rare and bizzare ear condition. What is reverse-slope hearing loss?
Samsung Unveils Massive 219-Inch TV At CES 2019
Tech giant Samsung unveiled The Wall at CES 2019. According to the company, the massive 219-inch TV has shock-resistant technology, is energy efficient, and long lasting.
Rebecca Hendricks, Mom Of 5-Year-Old Who Died From Flu, Now Warning Others Of Flu Dangers
The mother of a child who had died from the flu is warning others of its dangers. She founded an organization that aims to educate people about the flu.
Termites Help Protect Rainforests During Droughts, Study Finds
Are termites all bad for trees and rain forests? Researchers of a new study found that termites actually protected a patch of land during the 2015 and 2016 drought in Borneo.
Dental Floss Use, Other Behaviors And Choices Expose Body To Potentially Toxic Chemicals
What are the behaviors and choices that contribute to higher PFAS concentrations in the body? Among them, researchers found dental floss use to result in higher levels of the toxic chemical.
Over 10 Percent Of US Adults Have Food Allergies, But Nearly Twice As Many Think They Do
How many U.S. adults are actually dealing with food allergies? A new study shows that more adults think they have food allergies that those who actually have them.
Measles Cases Confirmed In New York And Oregon
Two cases of measles were recently confirmed by authorities, one on New York and another in Oregon. The case in New York involves an unvaccinated child.
Heart Valve Transplant Recipient Now Power Lifts, Co-Owns Gym
A woman now co-owns a gym and is powerlifting after the heart valve transplant that changed her life. She says she will not take the chance she was given for granted.
Swedish Patient Who Sparked Fears After Vomiting Blood Tests Negative For Ebola
A Swedish patient came from Burundi when he began exhibiting symptoms of Ebola. Although Burundi is not known to be Ebola active, authorities had to take precautions.
Population Of Florida Macaques With Potentially Deadly Herpes Virus Expected To Double By 2022
Experts believe that the population of Rhesus Macaques in Florida could double by the year 2022. Twenty-five percent of them are actually carriers of a potentially deadly herpes virus.
Sugar Substitutes No Better Than Real Sugar For Weight Loss And Health Outcomes, Study Finds
Are sugar substitutes any better than real sugar when it comes to weight loss and health outcomes? A comprehensive new research suggests no significant health benefits from the substitutes.
Woman Dies Of Rabies After Puppy Encounter During Yoga Retreat In India
Tour members confirmed that a woman was bitten by a puppy outside a hotel in India. The wound was simply washed with water and she was given no further treatment.
Dutch Astronaut Reveals He Accidentally Dialed 911 While In Space
The ESA's Andre Kuipers admitted in an interview that he once accidentally contacted 911 while trying to get in contact with NASA. He was supposed to be dialing 011 instead.
Mediterranean Diet Deemed Best Diet For 2019, The Second Year In A Row
The Mediterranean diet is once again deemed as the best diet for the second year in a row. What are the other diets that made the list?
What To Know About Veterans With PTSD Before Lighting Up The Firecrackers This Holiday Season
Can firecrackers trigger PTSD among veterans? What are some important things to know before lighting up the firecrackers this new year.
12-Year-Old Girl In A Comatose Due To Staph Infection
12-year-old Deja Smith is fighting for her life from a deadly staph infection. She was just a typical pre-teen weeks ago until she fell ill and was rushed to the hospital a day later.
Authorities Warn Against Consuming Raw Milk After New Yorker's Brucellosis Case
Authorities released a warning against consuming raw milk from a Pennsylvania farm after a New York resident fell ill with Brucellosis. Anyone with milk from the farm are advised to dispose it.
Boy Had Holes In Intestines From Swallowing Magnetic Toys, His Mom Now Warning Of Dangers
A young boy had to undergo emergency surgery to remove parts of his colon, intestines, and appendix after swallowing magnets. His mom is now warning other parents of the dangers of magnetic toys.
Possible Health Hazards Of Fireworks And How To Prevent Them This New Year
There are potential health hazards when it comes to using firecrackers and fireworks. What are they and how can one avoid them this coming new year?
Flu Cases On The Rise, 11 Pediatric Deaths Already Reported
The CDC states that flu cases are already on the rise in the United States for the 2018-2019 flu season. The 11 flu-related pediatric deaths have already been reported.
Travelers Who Went Through Newark Airport On Christmas Eve Possibly Exposed To Measles
People who were at Newark Liberty International Airport might have been exposed to measles from a passenger who was ill. It is unrelated to the ongoing measles outbreak at Ocean County.
