Articles by Diane Samson
Hawaii Could Be First US State To Completely Ban Flavored Vaping Products
Hawaii proposed a bill that will ban the sale of flavored e-cigarette liquids that are popular among young users. The bill aims to control the rising number of teens who vape.
Woman With Rare Double Uterus Condition Gives Birth Twice In 1 Month
A Bangladeshi woman who experienced abdominal pains a month after she had delivered her first child was discovered to be pregnant with twins. The new mom has a rare condition in which she has two functioning uteruses.
ISS Crew Members Go On Spacewalk To Replace Old Batteries
NASA's Nick Hague joined astronaut Christina Koch on a spacewalk on Friday. The duo replaced old six nickel-hydrogen batteries with new ones that will last until last days of the International Space Station.
New TESS Mission Data Shows Evidence Of Large Saturn-Sized Exoplanet
Astronomers identified one of the first exoplanets that TESS, NASA's Kepler replacement, have discovered since its launch last year. The new exoplanet was described as a "hot Saturn" that is about 5 billion years old.
Climate-Driven Mosquito Boom Could Spread More Disease
Canada and northern Europe might become the new breeding grounds of mosquito if the global temperature continues to rise. A new study found that climate change will place more people at risk of Zika, dengue, yellow fever, and other diseases.
Senator Wants Investigation On New Jersey Hospital Where 11 Children Died
State Senator Richard Codey penned a letter to urge to the state attorney general to open an investigation on the adenovirus outbreak that killed 11 children in a hospital in New Jersey. He demanded accountability for the tragic deaths.
Cassini Spacecraft Spots Tiny 'Ring Moons' On Saturn
During its final days, NASA's Cassini made several close flybys of Saturn's tiny ring moons. In a new study, scientists found that the moons are made up of the same materials as the planet's rings and icy particles from Enceladus.
Patients Who May Benefit From Statins Don't Take Them: Here's Why
A study found that 59 percent of American adults who are eligible to take statins were not offered with the medication. Meanwhile, a significant number of patients stopped taking the cholesterol-lowering drug because of fear of side effects.
Kangaroo Rat Caught On Tape Confounding Rattlesnake With Ninja-Like Moves
Researchers found that kangaroo rats evade rattlesnake attacks by leaping into the air and sometimes dropping a kick on the predator's head. The move was captured on camera by a team of researchers.
NASA Finds Stellar Nursery Shaped Like A Butterfly
NASA published 'Space Butterfly,' a photo of a nebula from images captured by the Spitzer Space Telescope during its primary mission. According to NASA, hundreds of new stars are born in the nebula.
FDA Publishes New Standards and Updated For Mammograms
For the first time in over 20 years, the FDA issued amendments to the national mammography standards. According to the federal agency, the proposed changes will improve and modernize breast cancer screening.
Britain Suffering From Loss Of Pollinating Insects
Researchers warned that species of wild bees and hoverfly are disappearing. If the decline of pollinating insect populations continues, the researchers warned that it could lead to loss of natural resources in the future.
Women Lose Less Weight From Keto Diet Compared To Men
New research found that female lab mice are less likely to lose weight and maintain blood sugar control when fed with a high-fat/low-carbohydrate diet. The findings suggested that the popular ketogenic diet might not be suited for everyone.
Astronomers Announce New List Of Stars That Could Be Home To Earth-Like Planets
A team of astronomers has identified nearly 2,000 exoplanets that are similar to Earth in size and irradiation. They believe that the catalog will aid in finding habitable planets outside of the Solar System.
Marijuana Use For Joint Pains Now More Popular In Seniors
The number of seniors who use marijuana to alleviate symptoms of illnesses has increased over the years. The drug has been proven to provide relief for several health conditions that come with old age.
Women Often Diagnosed Much Later Than Men For Same Diseases: Study
On average, women receive diagnoses for any type of disease four years later compared to men. Researchers said that the findings should encourage doctors to consider sex when screening for health conditions.
Curiosity Snaps Pics Of Pea-Like Pebbles On Mars
Curiosity snapped photos on its way to a new drill site in the clay-bearing unit called Glen Torridon. The new image shows rounded pebbles, including some that resemble small peas.
Hubble Documents Gigantic Storm As It Forms On Neptune
A team of scientists observed the formation and development of a Great Dark Spot on the southern hemisphere of Neptune using data from Hubble. Understanding the conditions of the ice giant could aid in the study of exoplanets.
Dozens Shave Their Heads To Raise Funds For Child Cancer Research
On Sunday, March 24, dozens of people turned up at a St. Baldrick's head-shaving event in West Michigan. Volunteers aim to raise money to fund research that will benefit children diagnosed with cancer.
New Guidelines For Adult Diabetes Released By Endocrine Society
A new guideline created by the Endocrine Society aims to improve compliance and prevent complications among older patients diagnosed with diabetes. The new guideline was released during the opening of the ENDO 2019 conference.
Ebola Outbreak In Congo Hits 1,000-Case Mark
The second worst Ebola outbreak in history has reached over 1,000 cases with more than 600 people dead. According to WHO, violence in the affected areas is the reason for the increase in new cases.
Rocket Lab Military Satellite Launch Called Off Due To Transmitter Problem
Rocket Lab's first commercial launch of the year has to be postponed yet again after mission engineers detected an issue with the video transmitter. The launch was rescheduled on Tuesday, March 26 (U.S. time).
Monkey Birth Heralds Possible Solution To Fertility Problems Of Childhood Cancer Survivors
Researchers have successfully restored the fertility of non-human primates after chemotherapy. They hope that the new study will lead to solving the fertility issues that arise among childhood cancer survivors.
'Marble Planet' Photo Of Jupiter Showcases Stunning Power Of Jovian Storms
Jupiter Marble, a reference to the classic Earth photo dubbed Blue Marble, shows the swirling clouds and storms of the gas giant. The photo was captured by the Juno spacecraft which has been studying Jupiter since 2016.
CDC Says Current Flu Season Is 'Relatively Long'
The 2018-2019 flu season continues to record high levels of influenza activities across the United States. The CDC does not expect the current flu season to wind down in the next couple of weeks.
New Type Of Sensor Can Identify Electrical Faults Before They Even Happen
Researchers said that the system can monitor the performance of the electrical system and identify behavior that might lead to failure. The technology will point to areas that need repairs to prevent electrical failure.
Genetic Research Could Be Suffering From Racial Bias To Detriment Of Science
Researchers found that the majority of participants in genomic studies of human diseases are of European descent, ignoring the diverse populations around the world. They argued that this might exacerbate health inequalities and even harm the public.
Students Flock To Sign Online Petition To Close Temple University Amid Mumps Crisis
A petition calling for the temporary closure of Temple University over mumps outbreak has received over 10,000 signatures. As of Monday, 74 people are believed to have contracted the highly contagious disease.
New Poll Shows Growing Majority Of Americans Support Legalizing Marijuana
More Americans believe that marijuana use should be legalized. Advocates hope that the growing endorsement of the public would encourage the government to reclassify the substance.
Scientists Put Mars 2020 Rover Through Its Paces
NASA engineers have been simulating the entry and landing of the Mars 2020 rover on the Red Planet in preparation for next year's launch. The rover will study the planet's habitability, including whether it harbored microbial life in the past.
