Articles by Dianne Depra
Licorice Bad For Pregnant Women: Sweet Treat Harmful To Fetal Development, Finds Study
It may seem like a harmless piece of candy but licorice is actually dangerous to pregnant women. According to researchers, the sweet treat can negatively impact fetal development.
Grapes Can Help Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease, Improve Attention And Memory, Says Study
Looking for another reason to eat more fruits? Researchers are saying that eating grapes every day can help protect against Alzheimer’s disease, improving attention and memory levels in individuals with early memory decline.
Researchers Uncover Clues To Protect Quantum Computing Networks Against Hackers
To understand how to protect quantum computing networks from threats, researchers from the University of Ottawa became hackers themselves, uncovering clues in the process to bolster hacking protection for next-generation computing systems.
Zimbabwe’s Rare ‘Cave Squeaker’ Frog Spotted For The First Time Since 1962
Zimbabwe’s rare frog 'cave squeaker' got its name from its preference for Chimanimani Mountain’s caves. It was last seen in 1962 and its rediscovery brings hope for amphibian conservation around the world.
Doctors Trained Abroad Offer Better Care Than US Medical Graduates: Study
Where your doctor graduated from might now also be a factor in the kind of care you get. According to researchers, doctors who went to medical schools abroad offer better care than those trained in the United States.
Cancer Drug Promotes Heart Tissue Regeneration, Could Double As Heart Disease Treatment
A cancer drug in development has been found to promote heart tissue regeneration, showing promise as a potential treatment for heart disease. According to the American Heart Association, cardiovascular disease remains a leading cause of death in Americans.
Want To Lose Weight And Keep It Off? Be Mindful Of People Around You, Says Study
It takes hard work to lose weight and keep it off. According to a study, you should be also mindful of people around you and how you relate to them, as personal relationships play a role in maintaining weight loss.
Researchers Turn To ‘Brute Force’ In Fight Against Antibiotic Resistance
Sometimes, brute force is the answer. Researchers have found that existing antibiotics can be modified to take advantage of 'brute force' in dealing with antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
Animal Study Shows New Zika Vaccine Effectively Protects With A Single Dose
Based on mRNAs, a new vaccine candidate against Zika has been shown effective against the virus. According to preclinical results, just one dose of the vaccine offers protective benefit.
Bad With Social Cues? MIT Researchers Built A Wearable For You
MIT researchers are developing a wearable AI system that can function as a social coach to aid socially challenged individuals figure out social cues with ease.
Study Reveals Not Much Has Changed In Genetics Between Stone, Modern Age Populations In East Asia
Despite living thousands of years apart, Stone Age and modern populations in East Asia have very little difference in their genetics. This is according to DNA samples obtained from ancient remains in Russia.
Early Oceans' ‘Green Rust’ Responsible For Earth’s Iron Ore Formation
Before they were the rusty red color commonly recognized today, banded iron formations started out green. According to researchers, ‘green rust’ formed the foundation for Earth’s iron ore.
Mystery Illness In India Traced To Lychee Fruit
Lychee may appear harmless but researchers have confirmed that the fruit plays a role in a mystery disease that has been plaguing a town in India since 1995.
Studies Show Antibiotic-Resistant Gene MCR-1 Spreading In China
Antibiotic use is critical in health care. However, overuse has given rise to antibiotic resistance, with researchers recently reporting that the antibiotic-resistant gene MCR-1 has spread in China.
Alzheimer’s Disease May Be Rooted In Vitamin A Deficiency
Alzheimer’s disease typically occurs in old age but now researchers have discovered the neurodegenerative condition may take root earlier when vitamin A deficiency is present during pregnancy or early after birth.
Researchers Identify Brain Hormone That Triggers Fat Burning
Researchers have identified the brain hormone responsible for triggering the gut’s fat-burning process. Their findings open up new health possibilities as scientists now have another drug target to consider in an effort to facilitate fat burning.
Swarm Of Underwater Robots Sent Out As ‘Robotic Plankton’ To Study Ocean Currents
Researchers from the Scripps Institution of Oceanography have come up with underwater robots to be used as “robotic plankton” to observe ocean currents in better detail.
Researchers Confirm 80-Million-Year-Old Collagen From Brachylophosaurus Dinosaur
From the femur of a Brachylophosaurus, collagen peptides were extracted, confirming organic molecules are capable of persisting even in specimens that are tens of millions years old.
High-Tech ‘Smart Needle’ Developed To Make Brain Surgery Safer
For a lot of people, brain surgery is a necessary treatment option. Researchers from the University of Adelaide are aiming to make brain surgeries safer by developing a high-tech 'smart needle' to aid surgeons during the procedure.
Researchers Turn To ‘Superhemophobic’ Titanium To Address Blood Clotting, Infection In Medical Implants
Blood clots and infections have been plaguing medical implants for years. According to researchers, turning medical devices like stents and catheters to become blood-repellent may hold the solution to issues with implants.
Ever Wondered What A Pluto Landing Would Be Like? Let NASA Show You
Getting to Pluto was one of NASA’s biggest achievements and the space agency has shared a video showing what the view would have been like if you were landing on the dwarf planet.
Patient Consent No Longer Required In Further Blood, DNA Research
Samples like blood or DNA will no longer require consent for further research, according to the final rule the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and other Common Rule agencies issued on Jan. 18.
Presumed Young Star Actually 10 Billion Years Older Than Previously Thought
For decades, scientists estimated 49 Lib to be a 'teen' star. However, new research has shown that it is actually 10 billion years older than previously thought, making it more of a senior citizen.
Acupuncture Shows Promise As Infantile Colic Treatment
Acupuncture has long been associated with pain relief and inducing calm. Now, researchers are saying the treatment may also be effective at alleviating excessive crying in babies with infantile colic.
Melanoma Mutation Found To Thrive On Fat, Not Glucose
More than 60 percent of melanoma cases are due to a mutation called BRAF V600E. According to researchers, the mutation particularly thrives on fat, taking a different route that other cancer mutations usually take for growth and development.
Liquid Metal 3D Printing Holds Promise As Revolutionary Manufacturing Method
3D printing with metals is nothing new but a startup is taking the process to the next level by using liquid metal instead of the usual powdered ones, potentially revolutionizing the manufacturing process.
Powerful Solar Storms Could Produce ‘Sparks’ Capable Of Vaporizing, Melting Soils At Moon’s Poles
The moon doesn’t have an atmosphere and this means it’s exposed to space’s harsh environment. According to researchers, solar storms are a particular threat because they could produce sparks capable of melting or evaporating soil on the lunar surface.
How To Lower Diverticulitis Risk? Replace One Meat Portion Daily With Chicken Or Fish, Suggests Study
Replacing even just one portion of red meat a day with chicken or fish has been found to help in reducing risks of developing diverticulitis in men.
Child’s Toy Whirligig Inspired Stanford Researchers To Invent Low-Cost, Hand-Powered Blood Centrifuge
A whirligig may be a child’s toy but it has led to the development of the paperfuge, a low-cost hand-powered centrifuge that can improve health services in off-the-grid areas.
Got Back, Joint Pain? No, You Can't Blame The Weather For Them, Say Researchers
It might feel like it but, no, the weather has nothing to do with back or joint pain. Researchers carried out another study to show changes in temperature or humidity does not influence body pain.
