Articles by Athena Chan
LOOK: Street Snake Charmer Passes Out When Python Strangles Him During Live Show
A snake charmer in India passed out in front of a crowd after his python wrapped itself around his neck. Here are some things you may want to know about pythons.
Man's Hand Lump Found After Dental Procedure Turns Out To Be Sign Of Serious Heart Infection
A Vancouver man went into the emergency department with a strange hand lump and a recent history of flu-like symptoms. Could his condition be related to his recent dental procedure?
Experimental Weight Loss Treatment Involves Freezing 'Hunger' Nerves
Can weight-loss be achieved by freezing the nerve responsible for telling the brain that the stomach is hungry? An experimental procedure proved that this unusual technique can be quite effective and safe.
Woman Dies After 'Bee Acupuncture' Treatment: How To Minimize Risks Of Alternative Therapies
Almost half of Americans have tried at least one complementary or alternative therapy. A woman's death from her apitherapy reminds people to be careful when trying unconventional health care approaches.
American Adults Drink 17.5 Billion Drinks A Year: What Binge Drinking Does To The Body
The CDC found that American adults can binge drink up to seven drinks on a single occasion. Such a practice can affect the brain, heart, pancreas, liver, and even the immune system.
Primitive Tools Found In Kenya Shows Evidence Of Early Innovation And Trade
Researchers found that some early human groups likely developed lighter tools and engaged in trade earlier than previously believed. Does this mean that the Middle Stone Age happened earlier?
Motherly Love: Research Finds That Pythons Are Responsible Parents
Are pythons caring parents? As it turns out, one of the largest snakes on Earth actually cares well for its offspring; a first observation for egg-laying snakes.
9-Year-Old Girl Attacked By Coyote Just Outside Her Home
A young girl got bruised, scratched, and bitten when she was attacked by a coyote just outside their house. What is the first thing to do when bitten by a possibly rabid animal?
Coffee May Affect The Body's Cannabinoid Metabolism: Study
Just how much can coffee affect the body? A new research finds that drinking coffee actually affects changes in more than a hundred metabolites in the blood.
Americans Are Exercising More, But Obesity Is Still On The Rise: CDC
CDC data shows that physical activity among Americans are on the rise, but so is obesity. What could be stopping Americans from getting to a healthy weight?
Lawmakers Threaten Budget Cuts On Agency Refusing To Release Information On Virus That Killed State Park Worker
Last June, an employee of the Meramec State Park died after contracting the Bourbon virus infection. Months later, Missouri lawmakers are threatening budget cuts to the state's agency for refusing to release information on the virus.
Mysterious 'Monster Fish' Washed Ashore On Australian Beach
A mystery fish was found washed ashore on a beach in Australia but was gone the very next day. Is it a sea monster, a living fossil, or a special protected species?
Young Woman Who Gouged Own Eyes Out While On Meth Shares Her Story
At a young age, Kaylee Muthart struggled with a drug addiction that led her to gouge out her own eyes with her bare hands. She now tells the story of her struggle and optimism.
1 Of Formerly Conjoined Identical Twins Finally Gets To Go Home From Texas Hospital
The Richards family can finally bring Anna Grace home after 428 days of being in the hospital. Her formerly conjoined twin, Hope Elizabeth, is expected to go home soon as well.
Evidence Of Water In Earth's Deep Mantle Found Inside Diamonds: What This Could Mean
What makes the discovery of Ice VII inside a diamond so important? It could help us understand the way the Earth really works from the inside.
Analysis Ranks America's Alcohol Consumption By State: Which State Is The Booziest?
Which state in America has the most heavy drinkers? The CDC tracks Americans' drinking habits and data shows which states have a lot of excessive alcohol drinkers.
Vaccinate Or Get Fired: Lawsuit Claims Woman Was Forced By Employer To Get Flu Shot
In order to keep her job, a nursing assistant was forced to get a flu shot despite her opposing religious beliefs. A filed lawsuit alleges that this was a violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.
False News Spreads Faster Than Real News On Twitter: Study
Despite the said role of bots in spreading false news, a study finds that humans are still the primary driver of the spread of false news on Twitter. Study coauthor suggests Twitter users should 'think before you retweet.'
Flash Of Light With Mysterious Boom Reported By Washington State Residents
Residents of Grays Harbor County were baffled by a bright flash of light that was coupled with a mysterious loud boom. There were no explosions, earthquakes, or even strange weather events at the time of the incident.
Smiles Aren't Created Equally: Research Finds Physical Impacts Of Different Smiles
Results of a new study showed how different types of smiles can elicit different physical effects. The study uncovered how people can physically react to non-verbal social cues.
9-Year Old Boy With Flu-Like Symptoms Fighting For Life Against Rare Hantavirus
The 9-year-old Fernando Hernandez is still fighting for his life after his flu-like symptoms turned out to be caused by hantavirus. He has been on life support for over 20 days.
Google Sued For Allegedly Refusing To Hire White And Asian Men
Google is being sued by a former employee for alleged discrimination against white and Asian men. This is not the first time that Google has been sued by its former employees.
Houston Daycare Teacher Remains Positive After Losing Foot To Flesh-Eating Bacteria
A Houston daycare teacher is already using a walker and ready to recover after his ordeal with flesh-eating bacteria. In order to save his life, surgeons had to remove his foot.
'Supercolony' Of Adelie Penguins Discovered: How Researchers Determined Number Of Birds
A supercolony of Adelie penguins was discovered in the Danger Islands in the northern Antarctic Peninsula. The islands aren't just a penguin hotspot, but they are also important breeding locations for the birds.
World's Earliest Figural Tattoos Found On 5,000-Year-Old Egyptian Mummies
A pair of Egyptian mummies were found to have been inked with the oldest known figural tattoos. The tattoos cannot be seen under normal light, but can be distinctly seen under infrared light.
Researchers Propose Five Clusters Of Diabetes Instead Of Two Types
Instead of the current classification of diabetes, researchers of a new study are proposing five clusters of diabetes. It is more specific and could lead to more targeted treatments for patients.
Young Father Of Two May Lose Penis To Aggressive Penile Cancer
The lump on a man's penis grew to the size of a grape in just three weeks. Still, he remains positive and eager to live his life with his fiancée and children.
Doctors Acknowledge That Menstrual Cramps Can Be Almost As Painful As Heart Attacks: What Now?
Doctors agree that menstrual cramps can be almost as painful as a heart attack. Why aren't more people taking it as a serious public health issue?
Mane Attraction: Zoologists Still Don't Know Why Bridget The Lioness Grew A Mini Mane
Oklahoma City Zoo's Bridget the lioness began growing a mane last March and zoologists are trying to understand why. While the case is definitely unique, it's not completely unheard of.
Surgery And Anesthesia May Affect Immediate Memory, Study Finds
Researchers of a new study found immediate memory decline among patients who had surgery and anesthesia. The decline they found was small but still significant.
