Articles by Athena Chan
Woman Says Hospital Removed Both Of Her Healthy Kidneys
Did a hospital remove both of a woman's kidneys because they were cancerous? The biopsy records showed no evidence of malignancy in the removed tissue.
Chinese Authorities Issue Public Warning Over 'Serious' African Swine Fever Crisis
Chinese authorities issued a rare public warning about the African swine flu crisis hitting country's farm since August. The strain is so virulent that it has killed 100 percent of affected pigs.
Man's Runny Nose Turns Out To Be Leaking Brain Fluid
A man thought it was his runny nose that ruined his family's Thanksgiving dinner last year. What he didn't know was that his 'runny nose' was actually leaking brain fluid.
Milk Allergy The Most Common Allergy In Kids, Many Are Undiagnosed: Study
How common are milk allergies? A new study found that only less than half of children who are allergic to milk are properly diagnosed by a physician.
Parents Sucking Their Baby's Pacifier Clean Prevents Allergies: Study
What's the best way to clean baby pacifiers? A new study suggests that parental sucking to clean the pacifiers also prevents allergic response in the young children.
CDC Report Shows Increasing Suicide Rates Among American Workers
CDC data show an increase in suicide rates across many occupational groups in the United States. As such, the agency is working on comprehensive suicide prevention resources that include work-based approaches.
Teen Dies After 'Huffing' Deodorant Spray To Get High
How can deodorant be misused and abused? A case study shows how a teen lost his life after inhaling deodorant spray to get high.
People Sensitive To Caffeine's Bitterness Drink More Coffee: Study
Prefer coffee over tea or alcohol? Researchers of a new study investigated the relationship between bitter taste perception and the consumption of coffee, tea, and alcohol.
Raccoons Thought To Be Rabid Actually Drunk On Fermented Crabapples
Two supposedly 'rabid' raccoons turned out to be drunk from eating fermented crabapples. Authorities captured them after receiving several reports of strange behavior from neighborhood residents.
Dog Food Products Recalled Due To Elevated Vitamin D Levels
The FDA recalled tainted dog foods with dangerously high vitamin D content. At abnormally high levels, vitamin D may cause serious health problems in dogs.
Legal Battle Ended: Scientists Reveal Origin Of World's Oldest Natural Mummy
DNA sequencing revealed that the world's oldest natural mummy was Native American. The legal battle for world's oldest natural mummy has finally ended, giving custody of the mummy to the Fallon Paiute-Shoshone tribe.
Exposure To Common Pesticide Affects Bees' Social Behavior: Study
Can common pesticides affect bee behavior? A new study found that exposure to neonicotinoid pesticides significantly affects bees' all important social behavior among other things.
DNA Tests Reveal Discovery Of Rare Triple-Hybrid Bird
A rare triple hybrid bird is a combination of the Golden-winged warbler, a Blue-winged warbler, and a Chestnut-sided warbler. The combination of the three species has never been recorded before.
Salmonella Cases Linked To Raw Turkey Up To 164, 1 Death Reported
A death has already been reported in relation to an ongoing salmonella outbreak linked to raw turkey meat. The total number of cases has now risen to 164.
FDA Approves Return Of Non-Prescription Asthma Inhaler After 7 Years
Seven years after it was taken off the market, asthma inhaler Primatene may now be purchased again for asthma relief. The new version no longer contains ozone-depleting CFC propellants.
Utah Man's Rabies Death Is First In State Since 1944
A man in Utah has died from rabies from a possible bat exposure in their property. Evidently, he and his wife were unaware that bats were rabies carriers.
Newborn Child Of Mother Who Drank Kratom While Pregnant Treated For Withdrawal: Report
A newborn had to undergo withdrawal treatment after his mother drank kratom during her pregnancy. FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D. says that this case is not unique.
Palau Becomes First Nation To Ban Reef-Toxic Sunscreen
Palau has become the first country to place a ban on reef-toxic sunscreen. The ban was signed into law last Oct. 25 and is set to take effect starting Jan. 1, 2020.
Skin Cancer Death Rates Among Men In Developed Countries Significantly Increased In Past 30 Years
Since 1985, skin cancer death rates among men in developed countries saw a sharp increase. On the other hand, skin cancer death rates among women increased more slowly or even declined.
First Cannabis-Based Drug Approved By FDA Now Available Nationwide
The first FDA-approved cannabis-based medication is finally available across the United States. Epidiolex is an oral solution that is approved for use in patients 2 years and older.
4-Year-Old Finds STD-Positive Condom In School Playground
A 4-year-old child is undergoing precautionary treatment for chlamydia after she was found playing with a condom on the school playground. Evidently, the school is located directly across a popular concert spot.
College Student Dies Of Rare Bacterial Infection: What Is 'The Forgotten Disease'?
A college student suddenly died as a result of a rare bacterial infection called Lemierre syndrome or "the forgotten disease." It was initially believed that she had tonsilitis.
Coconut Oil Compounds More Effective In Repelling Biting Bugs Than DEET: Study
How useful is coconut oil exactly? USDA researchers found that compounds derived from coconut oil are actually better at repelling biting insects compared to DEET.
FDA Approves New Opioid Despite Concerns Over Abuse And Misuse
The FDA just approved a powerful new opioid despite criticisms and concerns over its potential to contribute to the opioid crisis. Why was Dsuvia approved?
Doctor Mistakes Healthy Kidney For Cancerous Tumor, Removes It During Routine Back Surgery
A surgeon mistook a patient's healthy kidney for a cancerous tumor and removed it during a routine surgery. An administrative case is now filed against him for the unfortunate mistake.
Study Reveals How Tiny Flightless Birds Ended Up In Inaccessible Island
Inaccessible Island rails are the world's smallest flightless birds, and they can only be found on an island in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. How did they get there?
Key Ingredient For Universal Flu Vaccine May Be In Llama Antibodies
Are llamas the key to creating a universal flu vaccine? Researchers found that their antibodies can actually attack parts of the flu virus that it cannot change or mutate easily.
Study Finds Link Between Cellphone Radiation And Cancer In Male Rats, But There's No Need To Worry
Should cellphone users have to worry about cellphone radiation? A major study found that the threat is only for male mice.
Preterm Birth Rates On The Rise For Third Year In A Row
Preterm birth rates are on the rise in the United States for the third year in a row. The rate difference seems small, but it amounts to about 27,000 babies born prematurely since 2014.
Laparoscopic Surgery For Cervical Cancer Linked To More Recurrence And Deaths Compared To Open Surgery: Studies
Which surgery option is better for cervical cancer patients? Researchers found that the minimally invasive option actually has higher recurrence and death risks compared to open surgery.
