Articles by Catherine Cabral-Isabedra
If Health Insurance Isn't Good Enough, Will 'Drug Loans' Help Cover For Expensive Cancer, Hepatitis C Drugs?
Drug loans or health care loans (HCL) are proposed to provide patients with payment terms for expensive Hepatitis C and cancer drugs. HCL was presented to an MIT conference, with insurance companies in attendance.
Virgin America Receives Takeover Offers From Alaska Air Group, JetBlue Airways
Virgin America mulls buyout offers from JetBlue Airways and Alaska Air Group. Virgin America, founded by Richard Branson, increased its market valuation as a result of the talks.
Northern Portion Of Great Barrier Reef 'Fried' By Worst Coral Bleaching Recorded, New Survey Reveals
About 95 percent of the Great Barrier Reef is experiencing coral bleaching. Coral bleaching may be caused by climate change and effects of El Niño.
Archaeologists In Boston Dig At Former Home Of Human Rights Activist Malcolm X
Boston archaeologists are hoping to dig important historic artifacts in Malcolm X's boyhood home. The 'community dig' would last for two weeks.
Scientists Crack Mystery Of Rockfalls In Yosemite: Yes, They're Blaming Climate Change
A new study of the frequent rockfalls in Yosemite National Park revealed heat as its main cause. Constant changes in temperature in a day cause about 15 percent of recorded rockfalls in the site.
Japan, South Korea Top List Of Countries With Fastest High-Speed Trains: How Did US Fare?
Japan and South Korea top a recent survey on fastest high-speed trains. Record speed, operational speed and population coverage were used as parameters for the said survey.
Scientists Develop Voice-Controlled Calorie Counter That May Aid People Trying To Lose Weight
MIT researchers are in the process of developing a voice-controlled calorie counter. It is aimed at helping people have an easier and accurate food-logging experience.
Hawaii May Soon Ban Sale Of Elephant Ivory, Rhinoceros Horn And Other Wildlife Parts
Two bills that aim to ban the trading of elephant ivory, rhinoceros horn and other wildlife parts in Hawaii are in the process of being signed into law. Hawaii has become the largest ivory-trading market in the United States after California and New York banned the sale of ivory.
South Korea Reports New Case Of Bird Flu
An H5N8 strain of bird flu was reported in South Korea after four months of being bird-flu free. Although not as pathogenic as H1N1, infected ducks were slaughtered.
Is Gene Editing Our Best Weapon Against HIV?
Gene-editing tool could replace antiretroviral therapy as treatment for HIV. CRISPR/Cas9 was able to eliminate HIV in infected human T cells in culture.
Trader Joe's Recall Chocolate Sticks That May Contain More Traces Of Milk Than Declared
Trader Joe's made a voluntary recall of its Chocolate Orange Sticks and Chocolate Raspberry Sticks after possibility of undeclared milk traces were reported. Two incidents of allergic reaction were reported as of posting.
New Form Of Ebola That May Cause Diseases In Humans Possible To Emerge: What Is Reston Virus?
Researchers from University of Kent have revealed that small changes in the viral genomic sequence can make Reston virus pathogenic to humans. Ebola virus survivors are identified to acquired neurological problems six months post infection.
You Can Blame This Cat Parasite For Your Rage Disorder But Will Not Make You Crazy: Here's The Treatment
Toxoplasma gondii, a latent parasite, is found to be highly associated with sudden bursts of anger. Cats are the definitive host of these parasites.
Zika And Pregnancy: How To Protect Yourself, Transmission, Microcephaly And Everything You Should Know
Zika virus is known for causing microcephaly and other birth defects to infants born from infected mothers. Here's what every woman, pregnant or not, should know.
Experts Discover Evidences Of 12 Giant Super Eruptions Around Yellowstone Hotspot Track
Scientists discover that Yellowstone hotspot track may be bigger than previously known. About 12 super eruptions were recorded during the period of intense magmatic activity, which happened 8 to 12 million years ago.
Balluga Smart Bed Promises Everything You Need To Get A Good Zzzzzz
A smart bed conceptualized by Balluga is fully customizable according to user's preference. It has raised more than $36,000 out of the $50,000 goal in Kickstarter.
Federal Jury Orders Gilead To Pay Merck $200 Million In Hepa C Drug Patent Dispute
Merck is set to receive $200 million in damages from Gilead Sciences as federal jury decides on patent dispute. Merck claims they should be credited for liver therapy breakthrough.
Forget Plasters, Forget Injections: Frog Foam May Be Future Antibiotic Carrier
Microbiologists have discovered that frog foams can serve as an effective antibiotic carrier compared to plasters. Tungara frogs create foams of protein as they lay their eggs to serve as nests.
Gerber Recalls Batches Of Organic Fruit, Veggie Pouches Due To Possible Packaging Defect
Gerber has issued a voluntary recall of its organic fruit and veggie pouches as possible packaging defects increase the risk of food spoilage. Gerber is a subsidiary of Nestle Group.
Rare Sumatran Rhino Spotted In Indonesia For First Time In 40 Years
The Dicerorhinus sumatrensis or Sumatran rhino was declared extinct in 2015 but a recent live sighting gives a ray of hope of conserving the iconic symbol of Asian rainforest. The female rhino was found in the dense forest of Kutai Barat.
SEC Orders Exxon Mobil To Include Climate Change Resolution For Full Shareholder Vote
Exxon Mobil, the largest publicly traded oil producer, is ordered by the SEC to present its resolution in a proxy meeting. The company must submit an outline of profitability in relation to climate change.
Childhood Cancer Poses Greater Infertility Risk For Male Survivors
A study that shows male survivors of childhood cancer are three times at higher risk of infertility. Childhood cancer survivors are commonly seen to have long-term health problems.
What Does Human Flesh Taste Like? This Guy Got A Biopsy, Cooked It And You Know What's Next
A BBC science presenter aims to answer the question, "What does human meat taste like?" The experiment was filmed and shown on BritLab's 'Secrets of Everything.'
Researchers Create World's First 3D Replica Of 3,000-Year-Old Chinese Oracle Bone
A 3,000-year-old Chinese oracle bone made history as the first artifact to have a high-resolution 3D image and replica. With its ease of use, 3D technology continues to aid experts and researchers in their studies.
China Arrests 37 For Selling Fake Vaccines
China is again in hot water as 37 people are arrested in a scandal involving fake vaccines. Rising concerns over food and medicine safety persist due to lax enforcement from the government.
Benefits Of Drinking Alcohol Regularly Overrated: Study
Most alcohol consumers justify that as long as they are consuming alcohol in moderation, their health is not at risk. This is largely because of several studies that say moderate alcohol consumption is beneficial.
Whale Watchers Witness Rare Whale Giving Birth Off The Coast Of California
Known as the third largest member of the oceanic dolphin family, false killer whales are often seen in tropical or temperate waters. There are only two recorded sightings of false killer whales off the coast of Southern California.
Scarlet Fever: Signs, Symptoms And Treatment
Scarlet fever, which commonly affects children, is a bacterial illness that causes a distinctive pink-red rash. It is primarily caused by the bacteria Streptococcus pyogenes, known also as group A streptococcus.
Experienced Bumblebees Don't Share Knowledge With Newbies
Foraging is an essential skill for a bumblebee and it is something they should learn on their own. Newbies cannot rely on experienced bumblebees to train them, new research reports.
19,000 Mentally Ill Patients Living In Hell, Shackled And Locked Up In Indonesia
It has been almost 40 years since Indonesia banned 'pasung' or shackling. However, there are still nearly 19,000 patients with disabilities that are bound and locked up in atrocious conditions.
