Articles by Athena Chan
Hole In Stone Age Cow's Skull Bears Evidence Of Early Cranial Surgery
A stone age cow skull was found to have a hole that was likely made as a result of cranial surgery. Such evidence of trepanation has never been seen on animals before.
Study Finds Public Restroom Hand Dryers May Be Spreading Bacteria: What's The Best Hand-Drying Method?
Hand drying is just as important a process as hand washing in keeping bacterial transmissions at bay. What is the more effective hand-drying method available in public restrooms?
4 Baboons Escape From Research Facility In Texas
Four baboons were shortly returned to their enclosure after they had escaped earlier from a primate research facility. All the baboons that escaped are accounted for, and veterinarians confirmed that they are all okay.
Second Grade Students Work Together To Support Classmate With Diabetes
A class of second-grade students worked on a project together to create purse designs for their classmate's diabetes apparatus. The children even made a belt design when they realized that boys could also get type 1 diabetes.
Caffeine Crackdown: FDA Takes Step To Block Consumer Sales Of Pure Caffeine In Bulk
Since 2015, the FDA has been cracking down on the sales of pure caffeine. A new guidance will make selling pure caffeine in bulk unlawful.
Police Officer Administered With Narcan After Accidental Exposure During Drug Arrest
First responders often have to bring Naloxone just in case of an opioid overdose emergency. In Ohio, police officers had to administer Narcan on a colleague after the then-unknown substance blew into his face and he fell ill.
Restaurant Workers Rank Highest In Cannabis Use Prevalence: CDC Report
A CDC report finds that workers in the food industry have the highest prevalence of cannabis use. The results could help employers create drug-related policies to ensure safety and security.
Is It Time To Rethink Alcohol Guidelines? Research Suggests New Threshold For Low-Risk Drinking, And It's Not That Much
A new study finds that even under the current national guidelines, such 'low-risk' consumption could still have dire health effects. Will lowering the limit to 100 grams of alcohol consumption per week help prevent such adverse health consequences?
Model Left Partially Blind After Botched Eye Color Change Surgery
A model got a surgery to change her eye color but experienced adverse effects soon after the procedure. Despite efforts to save her vision, she has lost a majority of her eyesight in both eyes.
Study Finds Night Owls Are More At Risk Of Early Death: Other Problems Linked To Evening Persons
Definitive evening types tend to stay awake until the late hours of the night. What are some of the risks that these night owls are facing?
LOOK: Atlantic Puffin Beaks Glow Under UV Light
Why is this puffin's beak glowing bright blue? To find out more about the glow, researchers are designing sunglasses so they can test the UV light on live puffins without harming their eyes.
Man Donates Toes Lost To Frostbite For Famous 'Sourtoe Cocktail'
A man from Britain who lost his toes to frostbite donated the appendages for the traditional "sourtoe cocktail." What is frostbite and how can one avoid it?
Researchers Working On Novel Approach To Treat Hearing Loss
The ears have a fluid that tend to flush things out, even if it is medicine. A research team's novel approach could actually make the drug stick to the ears, allowing damaged cells to regenerate.
New Jersey E.Coli Outbreak Possibly Linked To Panera Bread: Report
An E.coli outbreak in four counties of New Jersey has had eight people hospitalized. The state's Department of Health is currently conducting an investigation with help from the CDC and the FDA.
Hypothesis Suggests Toxic Flowers Helped Wipe Out Dinosaurs: Here Are Some Unusual Old Ideas About Dinosaur Extinction
How exactly did the dinosaurs go extinct? There's yet to be a precise answer, but here are some of the ideas about their extinction that were once suggested.
Surgeon General Issues New Advisory On Naloxone: What To Know About The Opioid Overdose-Reversal Drug
The Surgeon General wants more people to carry Naloxone with them in case of opioid overdose emergencies. How can members of the general public help with this public health crisis?
Disease Caused Ohio Raccoons' Zombie-Like Behavior: What Is Distemper?
Ohio's 'zombie-raccoons' turned out to be distemper-infected raccoons. What are the symptoms of distemper, and what can one do if they suspect a creature to have it?
Pet Owners Beware: 10 Sickened After Common Fish Tank Coral Released Potentially Deadly Toxin
Ten individuals including responding firefighters and two dogs got sick after a common coral released potentially deadly toxins. The incident happened overnight after the fish tank was cleaned out.
Surgeon General Advisory Urges The Public To Carry Opioid Antidote Naloxone To Potentially Save Lives
To combat the opioid epidemic, the Surgeon General calls on the public to carry naloxone and to know how to administer it. This is the first surgeon general advisory in 13 years.
7,000 Pounds Of Raw Beef Recalled For Being Produced Without Federal Inspection
A Texas company has recalled over 7,000 pounds of raw beef products that were not inspected. The Federal Meat Inspection Act requires all meat products for commercial use to pass federal inspection.
Is Africa Splitting Into Two? Sudden Appearance Of Massive Crack In Kenyan Valley Proves It Could
A massive crack suddenly appeared in Kenya's Rift Valley, splitting roads and houses into two. Evidently, a part of Africa could split from the continent in 50 million years.
Thousands Mourn At Stephen Hawking's Funeral In Cambridge, Eddie Redmayne Among The Many Who Paid Tribute
Stephen Hawking's funeral was a private one, but the streets of Cambriidge were reportedly filled by thousands of respecting supporters. Cambridge was the home of Professor Hawking for over 50 years.
Researchers Find The Science Behind The Popping Sound Of Cracking Knuckles: The Good And Bad Sides Of Knuckle-Cracking
Researchers of a new study confirmed a 1971 theory which describes the mechanisms behind the popping sound of cracking knuckles. Are the negative effects of cracking knuckles just myths?
Study Finds Uncertain Results On E-Cigarettes As Useful Tool To Quit Smoking
Within six months, 10 percent of smokers who used cigarettes were able to quit smoking, while 28 percent of those who did not use e-cigarettes successfully quit. More research is needed to study e-cigarettes' effectiveness to help quit smoking.
Man's Massive Tumor Thought To Be Beer Belly For Years: Can Beer Really Cause A Belly Bulge?
Can drinking beer really lead to a beer belly? There are various ways in which beer can cause fat storage in the belly, and men are more at risk.
Health Officials Warn Of Synthetic Marijuana That Can Cause Severe Bleeding
Illinois officials are conducting an investigation after several people were rushed to the hospital due to synthetic-marijuana-induced severe bleeding. The product is called synthetic pot, but its effects vary greatly from marijuana.
Report: Earth Is Losing Plants And Animals At A Dangerous Rate
Despite progress on some conservation efforts, UN reports showed that biodiversity on the planet remains to be on a serious decline. Is humanity on the verge of living in a lonelier planet?
Radar Images Reveal Major Ground Movement And Sinking In Texas Oil Patch
Major land deformations were found in a Texas oil patch thanks to radar satellite images. The deformations occurred as a result of decades of oil production in the area.
Norovirus Outbreak Reported At 2 Vermont Restaurants, Over 50 Sickened
The Vermont Department of Health is conducting an investigation regarding a norovirus outbreak among 50 restaurant customers. What are some important things to know about the norovirus?
Short Bursts Of Exercise Just As Beneficial To Long-Term Health As Vigorous Exercise: Study
A study finds that accumulated minutes of exercise is just as beneficial to long-term health as sustained blocks of exercise. A hundred minutes of exercise a day, whether accumulated or sustained, cuts death risk by 76 percent.
