Articles by Athena Chan
LOOK: Plants Send Out Distress Signals In Response To Threats Such As Being Eaten
Do plants know when they're being eaten? Apparently, injured or eaten leaves can send out a distress signal to uninjured leaves to prepare for an attack.
Elephant Bird Bones Suggest Early Human Activity In Madagascar 6,000 Years Earlier Than Believed
New findings suggest that humans coexisted with Madagascar elephant birds for thousands of years. Does this mean that they are not to blame for the massive birds' extinction?
Dolphin 'Superpod' Spotted Racing Along Monterey Bay: Get To Know The Short-Beaked Common Dolphin
Hundreds of dolphins in a 'superpod' were spotted racing for bait fish along Monterey Bay. Short-beaked common dolphins commonly pack in pods, but what are other interesting things to know about the energetic creatures?
Doctors Remove 61-Pound Uterine Tumor From Woman Already Struggling To Breathe
Doctors in Singapore successfully removed a woman's 'giant' uterine tumor. The tumor was so massive it was already causing the patient breathing and movement problems.
Flu Vaccines Recommended Ahead Of Flu Season: Is It Time To Vaccinate?
Is it too early to get the yearly vaccination against the flu? October is the recommended vaccination time, but some members of the community are recommended to get it earlier.
Selfie Savior: Strange-Looking Selfies Alert Woman Of Stroke Symptoms
A woman was alerted to her own stroke symptoms thanks to the selfies that she took. What are some of the signs and symptoms of stroke?
Chronic Nail-Biter Has Thumb Amputated Due To Rare Cancer
A young woman's thumb had to be amputated as a result of a rare cancer diagnosis. The chronic nail-biter kept her blackened thumb from family and friends for years after she bit the entire nail off.
Planet Status: Study Suggests Pluto Should Be Reclassified As A Planet Again
Is pluto a Planet or not? Researchers of a new study argue that the classification that demoted it is actually not supported in research literature.
Effects Of Probiotics Vary Greatly, May Impair Natural Gut Microbiome: Studies
Do generic probiotics really affect people's gut microbiomes? Two new studies reveal that the effects of probiotics vary greatly, and may even impair natural microbiome establishment after antibiotics.
Woman Develops 'Black Hairy Tongue' After Car Crash: What Caused It?
A 55-year-old woman developed black hairy tongue after getting into a car crash. Even if it looks alarming, the condition is not as scary as it seems.
Researchers Identify World's First Known Omnivorous Shark Species
Are fish friends and not food? New research reveals that the bonnethead shark may have an omnivorous diet compared to other sharks' primarily carnivorous diets.
Adjusting Breakfast And Dinner Times Aids Fat Loss: Study
Watching what you eat to lose weight? Researchers of a new study found that when one eats may just be as important as what is being eaten.
Children's Hospital Sued Over Newborn's Death Amid Virus Outbreak In Facility
The parents of a premature infant that died in 2016 are suing the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. According to the lawsuit, their child died because of the virus outbreak that occured among 23 babies at the time.
CDC Data Reveals Sharp Increase In STD Cases In Recent Years
CDC data reveals that the United States is at its fourth consecutive year of all-time high in regard to STD cases. The rise persists amid fears about antibiotic-resistant gonorrhea.
FDA Warns Against Consuming Food Products Made Using Liquid Nitrogen
Food products prepared with liquid nitrogen pose serious injury risk if the liquid nitrogen is infused to the product immediately before consumption or sale. It may cause skin damage, internal organ injury, and even breathing difficulties.
61-Year-Old Shark Attack Victim Survives By Punching Shark In Gills
A man survived a shark attack thanks to quick thinking and nature documentary know-how. An expert believes that the man survived an attack from a great white shark.
ADHD Prevalence Increase: 10 Percent Of US Children Diagnosed In 2015-2016
Are there more children diagnosed with ADHD today compared to two decades ago? New federal data shows an increase in ADHD diagnoses among U.S. children since 1997-1998.
Warming Climate May Cause Insect Pests To Eat More Crops: Study
New research finds that warming climate may increase the metabolism and population of crop pests, meaning larger pest population will hunger for more vital crops. Can farmers combat this issue?
Age Limit Removed In New Expert Recommendations For Children's Car Seats
The current guideline for using children's rear-facing car seats recommends usage until the child is 2 years old. Experts now suggest using the seat as long as the child's height and weight are within the seat's limits.
Texas Hospital Fires Nurse For Anti-Vaccine Post On Social Media
A nurse at the Texas Children's Hospital was fired after posing anti-vaccine opinions on social media. The nurse even reportedly considered infecting her own child with measles.
Pharmacist Admits To Filling Fake Opioid Prescriptions For Sexual Favors
A pharmacist in Maryland admitted to filling out fake opioid prescriptions for three women in exchange for sexual favors. When one woman rejected his advances, he called the doctors to report the fraud.
African Swine Fever Hits Europe After Multiple China Outbreaks
After four outbreaks in China this month, African swine fever has now reached Europe. It is said to have contaminated a farm in Romania with over 130,000 pigs.
Brown Tide Feared To Worsen Florida Red Tide
What exactly is a brown tide? Experts fear that the current brown tide might 'merge' with and worsen the ongoing red tide in Florida waters.
Constipated Man Gets Emergency Surgery After Feces-Filled Colon Rips
A 24-year-old man nearly dies after his colon ripped from being so full of feces. Doctors had to perform emergency surgery, for his kidneys were already beginning to shut down.
E-Cigarette Companies Warned In May No Longer Selling In 'Kid-Friendly' Packaging: FDA
E-cigarette companies that were sent warning letters have already complied to the FDA and FTC's push. They no longer sell e-liquids that closely resemble the packaging for kid-friendly products.
Probiotic Cocktail: Research Finds Baby Poop A Good Source Of Beneficial Probiotics
Researchers found that a cocktail derived from baby poop can aid the production of short-chain fatty acids and therefore promote good gut health. Is baby poop the new probiotic trend?
Man Bitten By Shark Develops Flesh-Eating Bacteria
A man suffered from unbearable pains due to flesh-eating bacteria just a week after being treated for a shark bite. He now warns people to take caution when it comes to swimming in potentially bacteria-infected waters.
Woman Contracts First Case Of Flesh-Eating STD In UK
A woman's case of the flesh-eating STD is reportedly the first case of the disease in the UK. What are some important things to know about donovanosis?
Nationwide Recall Issued For 32 Children's Medicines For Possible 'Microbial Contamination'
King Bio issued a nationwide recall of over 30 types of its products over a potential microbial contamination. No illnesses have been reported, but the recall was set in place 'out of an abundance of caution.'
Football Fan Day Canceled Over Hand, Foot, And Mouth Disease Outbreak
According to West Virginia University authorities, five football players were found to have a hand, foot, and mouth disease. As a result, a scheduled Fan Day has been canceled for the safety of all involved.
