Articles by Athena Chan
41 Percent Of American Adults Skipping Flu Vaccine This Year: Survey
Nearly half of American adults are planning to skip the flu vaccine this season, according to a survey. Are they putting other people at risk?
'Eels In Noses': Young Seal Gets Eel Stuck In Its Nose
A seal was found with a spotted eel stuck inside its nose. Although researchers have only started seeing the 'eels in noses' phenomenon in recent years, they have already seen it three to four times.
Scientists Discover How Geckos Walk On Water
How do geckos walk on water? Researchers found that it is actually a combination of the utilization of surface tension, and strategic movement of their bodies, legs, and tails.
SouljaGame: Rapper Soulja Boy Releases Handheld Game Console
Rapper Soulja Boy says he has already earned $250,000 in just 24 hours off of his game console sales. One of his latest products is SouljaGame, a handheld game console.
LOOK: Rescued Golden Possum Looks Like Pikachu
Has a veterinary clinic in Australia found the real Pikachu? A rescued common brushtail possum's golden color makes it look quite like the popular character from the 'Pokemon' series.
51 Pilot Whales Die In Third New Zealand Mass Stranding In A Week
In just a week, over 200 whales have died in three mass strandings in New Zealand. Some of them had to be euthanized as there were no more chances of successfully saving them.
Nurse Fined $500 Over Patient's Death After Outpatient Surgery
A Charleston nurse was fined $500 years after the death of a patient who had undergone outpatient knee surgery. The patient had not woken up on the afternoon after the surgery and died days later.
USSR Moon Rocks Sells For $855,000 At New York Auction
The USSR space rocks sold at a Sotheby's Space Exploration auction in New York fetched $855,000. It was first sold in 1993 when it was purchased for over $440,000.
Oregon Zoo Mourns The Death Of Youngest Elephant A Day Before Her Sixth Birthday
Lily, the Oregon Zoo's young elephant, suddenly passed away just a day before her birthday. She died from a rapidly progressing and often-fatal disease that often affects calves.
First Death Of 2018-2019 Flu Season Confirmed By Los Angeles Authorities
The first flu death of the 2018-2019 flu season has been reported in Los Angeles. The person who died was an elderly resident with health conditions.
Marijuana More Potent When Vaped Than When Smoked: Study
Vaping marijuana has become an increasingly popular means of marijuana administration of late. Researchers found that vaping marijuana is actually more potent when vaped rather than smoked.
Malnutrition Still High, Affects Every Country: Global Nutrition Report
The global report on malnutrition shows that most countries are off-track in terms of meeting the nine targets against malnutrition. In fact, no country is on track to achieve the adult obesity targets for both men and women.
26-Year-Old Face Transplant Recipient's New Face Revealed 2 Years After Injury
Cameron Underwood was 24 years old when he was injured from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Just two years after the injury, he is now the recipient of a landmark face transplant.
CDC Warns Of Tick Species Spreading In Several States, Poses Possible Disease Threat
Asian longhorned ticks are already spreading in several states in the country. It all began with the discovery of the ticks on a sheep in New Jersey in 2017.
Jumping Spider Moms Nurse Their Babies With 'Spider Milk': Study
Lactation is typically attributed to mammals, but do spiders nurse their young, too? Researchers found that mothers of a jumping spider species actually nurse their young with 'spider milk' long after they hatch.
Romaine Lettuce From California Linked To Multistate E. Coli Outbreak
Further investigations on the multistate E. coli outbreak so far point to romaine lettuce from California as the possible source of contamination. Harvesting in that region has now ended for the year.
Mother Of 8-Year-Old With Cancer Urges Parents To Vaccinate Their Kids As An 'Act Of Compassion'
A mother of a young cancer patient is urging parents to ger their kids vaccinated. People like her daughter, who cannot get vaccinated and have weak immune systems, rely on other people's vaccinations to protect them from diseases.
Measles Outbreak In New Jersey County Affects 15
A measles outbreak in Ocean County, New Jersey has already affected 15 people. People who visited certain public locations at specific times may be at risk of being infected.
Research Volunteers Swallow Lego Heads To Find Out How Long It Takes To Pass
What can people do in the name of science? Research volunteers swallowed lego heads and scoured their feces to find out how long it takes to pass the system.
LOOK: Soyuz Rocket Launch Captured On Incredible Video From ISS
The launch of Russia's Soyuz rocket was captured in an incredible time-lapse video from the ISS. The spacecraft was carrying supplies such as food, fuel, and oxygen to the ISS.
University Students Fear Dorm Mold Might Be Connected To Freshman's Adenovirus Death
Is the death of a university freshman linked to the mold problem at the students' dorm? Some students are speaking about the problem that began last August.
Mom With Leukemia Expecting Twins This December, Hopes For Bone Marrow Donor
A mother with leukemia is hoping for a bone marrow donor, especially since she is about to give birth to twins this December. Her mixed heritage is making it harder for her to find a donor match.
Life Expectancy Gap Between Rich And Poor In UK Increasing: Study
The life expectancy between the poorest and the most affluent people in the UK has increased in recent years. The 'worrying' trend shows the poorest members of society dying nearly 10 years earlier.
Authorities Investigating On Multistate E.coli Outbreak Likely Linked To Romaine Lettuce
An ongoing multistate e.coli outbreak has already affected 32 people from 11 states. Just like the 2017 e.coli outbreak, this one appears to be linked to romaine lettuce as well.
University Freshman Dies Of Adenovirus, Five More Cases Confirmed
A university freshman lost her life from adenovirus-related illness, while five more students are confirmed to be sick from it. The student who died may have been more susceptible to the virus because of her Crohn's disease.
Hepatitis A Identified In Restaurant Worker In Orlando, Guests Encouraged To Get Vaccinated
Hepatitis A was identified in one of the workers at Morimoto Asia in Disney Springs. Guests who visited between Nov. 6 and 16 are advised to get vaccinated.
World's Second Case Of Rat Hepatitis In Humans Reported In Hong Kong
Another case of rat hepatitis was discovered in a 70-year-old woman in Hong Kong. The infection can likely be contracted through contact with rats or from the consumption of contaminated food or water.
36 Sick With Chickenpox At North Carolina School With High Vaccination Exemption Rate
Authorities confirmed 36 chickenpox cases at North Carolina school with one of the highest vaccination exemption rates in the state. It is considered the state's worst chickenpox outbreak in two decades.
One Of Raccoons Thought To Be 'Drunk' On Crabapples Actually Had Distemper
Were the raccoons thought to be 'drunk' really intoxicated or were they actually sick? One of them, as well as another raccoon, was euthanized because of distemper.
FDA Warns Against Honey Pacifiers Following 4 Infant Botulism Cases In Texas
The FDA is reminding parents not to feed honey to their infants, as their digestive systems are still immature. The warning comes after four infant botulism cases were reported in Texas.
