Articles by Charmagne Nojas
Bayer Essure System For Permanent Birth Control Receives Label Update
Once again, the American Food and Drug Administration slapped restrictions on Bayer for its controversial Essure implant. The device now comes with a checklist that must be signed by the patient before insertion.
World's Smallest Mechanical Heart Valve Saves Life Of 3-Year-Old Girl
Sadie Rutenberg was born with a huge hole inside her heart. Thanks to this miraculous heart valve by Abbott, she is now thriving at three years old.
First Luxury Space Hotel To Offer 'Astronaut In Training' Experience For $9.5 Million
Aurora Station guests can enjoy out-of-this-world comfort with a spacious facility while completing their 12-day basic spaceflight training. By the end of the orbital vacation, they are coming home with an astronaut certification from Orion Span.
Snow Monkeys Cut Stress During Winter By Taking Hot Baths
Who says hot baths are relaxing only for humans? Japanese macaques are fluffy primates who love lounging in hot springs but for a good reason: it helps in regulating their body temperatures during harsh winter months.
Animated Maps Of Mars Reveal Where Humans Can Build First Martian Colony
To build a human colony on Mars, a suitable location must first be determined. Using existing data from NASA and ASU, researchers from the Netherlands have identified several locations where crops can grow and sustain communities.
Debris Collector Launched Inside Falcon 9 May Help Solve Space Junk Problem
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 is delivering more than just supplies and scientific equipment. It contains a revolutionary RemoveDebris collector that may be the ultimate solution to the Earth’s space junk problem.
Protein Derived From Parasitic Worms Shows Potential Against Crippling Bladder Disease
Chemotherapy patients often develop hemorrhagic cystitis, a painful bladder disease that can lead to death. Existing treatments are limited but scientists recently discovered an alternative derived from a parasitic worm.
Glycemic Index: Here's What You Should Know (Even If You're Not Diabetic)
Pasta was just proven to have no adverse effects on blood sugar level due to its low ranking in the glycemic index. What is this GI and how can it help improve one's health?
Sinus Infections Are Treated Too Long With Antibiotics: CDC Study
Even when new regulations have been passed, U.S. physicians are still prescribing too many antibiotic medications for sinus infections. This puts patients at risk of side effects and drug resistance.
SpaceX Gets The Green Light For Falcon 9 Launch In Cape Canaveral
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 is now ready to take off, April 2, from Cape Canaveral in Florida as it receives 80 percent clearance from the Air Force. Launch window will begin at 4:30 p.m.
World Autism Awareness Day 2018: How Is ASD Different In Girls?
This year, the World Autism Awareness Day puts the spotlight on female patients, including young girls who are often misdiagnosed. Know the sex differences for early detection.
SIDS May Be Genetic: Here's How To Prevent Crib Death
A new study has identified a genetic mutation known as SCN4A to be among the causes of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. However, crib death can still be caused by many other factors which, luckily, are preventable.
China's Space Station Actually Had A Productive Lifetime Despite Devastating Fate
Although it's crashing back to Earth in an uncontrolled reentry, the Tiangong-1 has achieved impressive feats throughout its lifetime. For instance, it has helped in providing emergency control during two major global disasters.
New Organ Found In Connective Tissues May Explain How Cancers Spread
A new organ, interstitium, was found to facilitate the spread of cancer cells to other parts of the body. It's also filled with lymphatic fluid, which can be used as a specimen for a less invasive diagnostic test.
Viagra 20 Years Later: Here's Why Young, Healthy Men Use The Blue Pill
Twenty years since Viagra became available in the market, the erectile dysfunction medication has evolved into a recreational drug. It is now frequently taken by younger men who are reliant on it for sexual dependence.
NYC Sees The Largest Increase Of Tuberculosis Patients Since 1992
In 2017, a total of 613 verified cases of tuberculosis were recorded by the NYC Health Department. Among these, 14 cases were caused by a multidrug-resistant organism.
NASA To Test Supersonic Parachute For Future Mars Mission
Landing on Mars is not easy, which is why there is a need for advanced parachutes that can be deployed at supersonic speed. On Thursday, March 29, NASA put its ASPIRE to the test in Wallops Island, Virginia.
Kepler Space Telescope Captures Violent Death Of Cocooned Star
For the first time, an international team of astronomers chanced upon a Fast-Evolving Luminous Transit. The rare explosion of the cocooned star has occurred 1.3 billion light-years away from the Earth.
Short Bursts Of Exercise Still Beneficial: Here Are Physical Activities For People With Busy Schedules
Running is just one of the many types of exercise that can be incorporated in one's high-intensity interval training. Even ordinary and everyday routines such as gardening can be beneficial, as well.
Artificial Meteor Showers Will Soon Be Available For Under $40,000
The rich can now pay for their own meteor showers that will come in hues of orange, blue, or green. According to a report, the show will cost less than fireworks displays in Tokyo priced at around $40,000.
Air-Breathing Thruster May Provide Unlimited Power For Mars Mission
The European Space Agency has created and successfully tested an ion thruster that runs only on air molecules. It has the capability to sustain longer space flights that can last for years on end.
Want To Lose Weight? Eat Regular Meals, Says New Study
Though dieting and regular exercise are essential to effective weight management, the best long-term strategy is eating regular meals. A new study highlights the importance of focusing on one's overall wellness than losing pounds.
Egyptian Artifact Reveals Mysterious Head Of Female Pharaoh Hatshepsut
During a handling session, an Egyptologist and his students uncovered a rare archaeological find. Upon examining two slabs of limestone, they found that it depicts the first female pharaoh, Queen Hatshepsut.
Starbucks Launches Crystal Ball Frappuccino: What's In This Limited-Edition Drink?
Following the success of its color-changing Unicorn Frappuccino, Starbucks made another colorful beverage. Meet the Crystal Ball Drink which foretells luck, adventure, and magical moments.
#DeleteFacebook: Elon Musk Takes Down Tesla, SpaceX Pages On A Dare
On March 20, Whatsapp cofounder Brian Acton has started a viral #DeleteFacebook campaign. Three days later, SpaceX and Tesla's pages just disappeared on Mark Zuckerberg's social media platform.
MSU Astronomers Dedicate Discovery Of New Black Hole To Stephen Hawking
Astronomers using the MASTER Global Robotic Net telescopes have detected a gamma-ray burst indicating the formation a new black hole. They dedicated the report of their discovery to the Lord of Black Holes, Stephen Hawking.
Dicynodont Fossils Reveal 'Phantom' Mammal Coexisted With Dinosaurs
Sometimes, the biggest discoveries are found when you take a second look. Such is the case of the dicynodonts or Pentasaurus goggai, which first and only remains uncovered only upon reexamining a fossil collection from the 1870s.
One In 10 Non-Drug Users Have Detectable Cocaine Or Heroin On Their Fingerprints
Staying clean no longer keeps you safe from testing positive for class A drugs such as cocaine and heroin. Simply touching a drug user's hands already facilitates the transfer of traces that can't be removed even by thorough handwashing.
Visiting Star Threw Comets And Asteroids Off Their Orbits 70,000 Years Ago
In the prehistoric times, a red dwarf passed and knocked off some parts of the Oort Cloud and created new objects with an unusual orbit. Instead of moving in a circular motion, they follow a V-shaped path.
Hubble Space Telescope Captures 12 Incredible Photos Of Messier Catalog Objects
Ten new galaxies and two globular clusters have been added into Charles Messier's catalog. Although the annual sky gazing marathon is already finished, these additions can be viewed until early April.
