Articles by Catherine Cabral-Isabedra
Liraglutide Safely Lowers Cardiovascular Risk By 13 Percent In Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
After almost four years of clinical trials, a study on liraglutide has finally concluded. Results showed that the injectable drug can reduce cardiovascular risk by 13 percent in patients with type 2 diabetes, without any serious adverse effects.
Blood Pressure Spikes Don't Always Need Emergency Room Care
Blood pressure elevation does not always require an emergency room visit. Patients who have high blood pressure can be managed and treated as an outpatient.
US Will Invest $200 Million To Reduce Organ Transplant Wait List
The U.S. government announced a $200 million investment for reducing the long wait list of organ transplant patients. The government will work with private organizations to increase the number of organ donor registrations.
Eating At Least Four Servings Of Whole Grains Increases Life Span: Study
Harvard researchers analyzed long-term studies and found a link between whole grain consumption and mortality rates. Consumption of at least four servings of whole grains daily reduces death risk significantly.
Here's How Much Sleep Your Child Should Get
An expert panel has released the first sleep guideline for children and teens. Experts believe that having enough hours of sleep is important in ensuring the best health for kids.
Vaping Teens More Likely To Become Regular Cigarette Smokers: Study
Researchers from the University of Southern California have found that teens who puffed e-cigarettes at least once are more likely to use regular cigarettes. E-cigarettes were initially proposed as a means of weaning off smokers.
Australian Government Pledges $1 Billion To Preserve Great Barrier Reef
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull announced the special allocation of $1 billion to support clean water projects to preserve the Great Barrier Reef. The said fund will come from the Clean Energy Finance Corporation's $10 billion budget.
Walgreens Breaks Ties With Theranos, Closes 40 Centers
The former Silicon Valley darling, Theranos, has lost another major supporter as Walgreens announced that it is cutting its ties with the startup. Walgreens will close 40 of its stores in Arizona.
Mosquitoes In Clark County Test Positive For Encephalitis
Southern Nevada Health District has confirmed the presence of St. Louis encephalitis in the pools of mosquitoes they tested. The health district said that while they rarely cause diseases, areas with high concentration of the mosquitoes should be avoided.
UN Vows To End AIDS Epidemic By 2030
The recently concluded United Nations General Assembly High-Level Meeting on Ending AIDS in New York announced that they have concrete plans to end the AIDS epidemic by 2030. The said meeting was well-attended by stakeholders from different fields.
Muhammad Ali's Final Farewell: Who Was There?
The three-day celebration of Muhammad Ali's life concluded with a private, final farewell attended by family, close friends, religious luminaries and fans. Ali's wife Lonnie, friend Billy Crystal and former U.S. president Bill Clinton said their eulogies for the boxing legend.
These Smart Glass Panes Contain Light-Emitting Nanoparticles
Smart glass embedded with light-emitting nanoparticles is now possible. Researchers from Australia were able to develop a method that would carefully integrate nanoparticles into glass panels without disrupting their original properties.
Is Exposure To Metals Causing Bat Population Decline?
Researchers from the University of York have found high levels of metals in dead bats across Wales and England. Bats are an important part of the ecosystem from pollination to fertilization.
How Snake Species Evolved To Have Ability To Eat Toxic Newts
Garter snakes and some snake species today are only able to eat toxic newts because their ancestors evolved. What did ancient snakes develop to survive?
Delta IV Heavy Launch Postponed Due To Bad Weather
United Launch Alliance Delta IV Heavy rocket launch was canceled due to bad weather conditions. The launch, tagged as NROL-37 mission, was supposed to bring a classified National Reconnaissance Office satellite to space.
US Teen Smoking Drops But Vaping Increases: CDC
The latest survey on risk behaviors among teens has found an all-time low of students smoking tobacco or traditional cigarettes. On the other hand, vaping and use of e-cigarettes among these high school students are increasing.
Bigger Wine Glasses Urge People To Drink More
Pouring wine on a large glass may encourage heavier alcohol consumption. Researchers said that large glasses create a false perception of lesser consumption that leads to excessive drinking.
Norway Makes History As First Country To Prohibit Deforestation
Norway has officially committed to zero deforestation. The Scandinavian country is known for many of its environmental projects, particularly forest preservation, worldwide.
High Levels Of Cobalt, Cadmium In Portland Detected Through Moss Study
A moss study revealed that at least three areas in Portland have high levels of cadmium and cobalt. The researchers, along with government agencies, are conducting air tests to monitor levels of metals, which may be inhaled by the residents.
Successful Test For 3-Parent Babies Means Human Trials Might Begin By Late 2017
Successful preclinical trials in the UK for three-parent babies through mitochondrial donation may make the technique available by 2017. The researchers are awaiting approval from the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority to move forward with their study.
Medical Marijuana Is Now Legal In Ohio
Ohio finally legalizes the use of medical marijuana. The law, which will take effect in 90 days, includes 20 medical conditions to which marijuana derivatives may be used as a treatment.
One-In-A-Million Shot Shows Helpless Fish Trapped Inside Jellyfish
A live fish was photographed trapped inside a jellyfish. Marine experts believe the fish, most likely a juvenile trevally, was there using the jellyfish stinger as a shield from a predator.
People With Psychopathic Traits Can Be Helpful At Work
People who strongly exhibit psychopathic traits can be cooperative at work. Researchers, however, said that it is only possible if they have strong social skills.
UK Obesity Crisis Costs More Than Fire Or Police Service: NHS Chief
National Health Service chief revealed that most of the agency's budget is spent on fighting the obesity crisis. Simon Stevens believes that sugar tax would save the government billions of taxpayer's money.
Two Stem Cell Transplants May Increase Survival Chances Of Kids With Neuroblastoma
Children with high-risk neuroblastoma will survive longer if given two stem cell transplants. Researchers also found that giving an additional immunotherapy on top of chemotherapy increases survival rates significantly.
Media Reports Link Violence With Mental Illness: Are They Accurate?
The media often report violent crimes and link them with mental illness. Researchers, however, said that many of such reports and associations are not entirely accurate.
Tampa Man Gets 4-Year Prison Sentence For Credit Card Fraud
Kevin Wain from Tampa, Florida will spend four years in federal prison. The Florida court found the 41-year-old guilty of conducting fraudulent credit card operations from September 2012 to June 2015.
Hillary Clinton Secures Enough Delegates To Become First Woman Democratic Presidential Nominee
Based on CNN's count, Hillary Clinton has secured enough delegates to become the first woman to become a Democratic presidential nominee. However, Bernie Sanders, Clinton's rival in the primaries, said that the count is not final and does not hold water.
Oxycodone Can Still Be Extracted From Pfizer's Opioid Painkiller: FDA
Pfizer's experimental, long-acting opioid painkiller can be subjected to manipulation and abuse. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration's advisory committees will discuss on June 8 whether the drug should be approved.
Student Loan Debt Delays Startup Plans Of Potential Entrepreneurs
Huge student debts continue to haunt individuals even after graduation. Monthly payments of student loans and its interest force individuals to delay their dreams of forming their own company.
