Articles by Dianne Depra
Noisy Roads Can Shorten Your Lifespan, Says Study
A study carried out in London shows the link between high levels of road noise and increased risks of death.
Viagra Lifestyle May Up Skin Cancer Risk
Latest research shows that the lifestyles of those taking erectile dysfunction drugs may have a hand in increasing their risks for skin cancer, disproving an earlier study.
White House Lifts Restrictions On Medical Pot Research
White House announces the abolition of the Public Health Service Review, simplifying the process involving research applications to study medical marijuana and its possible medicinal contributions.
ESA Extending Rosetta Mission Until September Next Year
ESA has announced a nine-month extension to the Rosetta mission. The move gives the spacecraft more opportunities to observe comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko and the universe in general.
'Interstellar' Could Be Useful Teaching Tool In Schools, Scientists Say
It may have been a fictional story, but the science was real in the film 'Interstellar,' so much so that scientists are recommending the movie be used as a teaching tool in physics classes.
Smartphone Use Could Be Dangerous For People With Pacemakers
Smartphones and pacemakers don’t mix, at least if they’re used too close to each other, as shown by a study presented at the EHRA Europace - Cardiostim 2015.
Bioactive Silk Inkjet Inks Can Be Functionalized For Bio-Sensing Applications
Researchers show that bioactive silk inks can be used for printing, unraveling a range of bio-sensing applications to aid in addressing health needs, among others.
NASA's New Horizons Records Pluto And Its Moon Charon In Color [Video]
In just a few weeks, New Horizons will be flying its closest to Pluto. For now, NASA has released movies showing the planet and its largest moon, Charon, in color.
Parents Smoking In Front Of Toddlers Put Their Kids At Higher Risk Of Obesity
Exposure to secondhand smoke has already been proven to be bad for children but researchers are adding a new ill effect to the list: it increases risks of obesity.
NASA Dead Serious On Europa Mission: Preparations Enter Development Phase
It’s really happening. NASA is pushing through with its plans to explore Europa and investigate the moon’s habitability, now entering a development phase for the mission.
FDA Approves 3rd Gen Edwards Sapien 3 Heart Valve
Aortic valve stenosis causes poor blood flow that can lead to heart problems. The FDA aims to treat the condition by approving the use of the SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve from Edwards Lifesciences.
Thailand On MERS Alert: First Case Confirmed By Officials
The MERS virus has found its way to Thailand, according to health officials in the country. The Thai are now on high alert to prevent the further spread of disease.
Russian Official Wants To Investigate Authenticity Of US Moon Landings
Did it really happen? Vladimir Markin wants proof that the U.S. did land on the moon, calling into question the disappearance of original footage and the location of the moon rock.
Synergy Pharma Constipation Drug Shows Promising Results In Late-Stage Trial
Synergy Pharma still has some research to complete, but results from a Phase 3 clinical trial have so far been promising for plecanatide as treatment for chronic idiopathic constipation.
Bloom Of Doom: Predicting Toxic Algal Blooms Before They Happen
Algal bloom can wreak havoc on water. Researchers have come up with a predictive model that can forecast when and where algae will have a dramatic presence.
Philae May Soon Be Ready To Start Experiments On Comet
Now that Philae is awake, the lander is getting ready to carry out the experiments it was originally tasked with before it went into hibernation.
What Are Trans Fats And Why Does The FDA Want To Phase Them Out?
Not all fats are bad for you but steer clear of trans fats, if you know what’s good for you. FDA determination shows trans fats are bad news, enforces compliance period to start phasing them out.
FDA Declares War On Trans Fat: Plans To Rein In Food Industry
The FDA has finalized determination that trans fat is unsafe for heart health, giving manufacturers three years to reformulate their food products.
Sumatran Locals Refuse To Evacuate Following Mount Sinabung Eruption
Mount Sinabung is at it again but locals in Sumatra are refusing to evacuate to temporary shelters despite the dangers a volcanic eruption entails.
States With Environmentally Conscious Voters Have Less Air Pollution
Even without a unified national policy, states can enjoy less air pollution when more of their citizens support environmentalism, according to a recent study.
Hospital Worker Snaps A Ghost On Snapchat?
Andrew Milburn sent this photo to his girlfriend as proof that he was at work. He didn’t immediately realize he had also snapped something -or someone - else.
Avocados May Be Next Big Thing In Fight Against Leukemia
Now there’s another thing to love avocados for. Researchers have discovered that a compound derived from the fruit has the potential to treat acute myeloid leukemia.
Pope Francis' Leaked Climate Change Encyclical Draft: What To Expect
By tackling environment issues in his first encyclical, Pope Francis is officially entering the climate debate, spotlighting the role people play regarding climate change.
Can't Recall The Color You Saw? Here's Why
It’s not that your brain is incapable of identifying colors properly but rather that it chooses to categorize colors in a certain way, researchers have found.
Scientists Record Moment A White Blood Cell Dies [Video]
Researchers catch the specific moment when a white blood cell dies. The seemingly random process that follows it may offer clues as to how the body deals with infections.
This Mobile App Will Text For Help And Saves Cardiac Arrest Victims
A mobile app brings together individuals capable CPR and those in need of early resuscitation together to increase the chances of survival for a patient suffering from cardiac arrest.
7 Foods That Naturally Whiten Your Teeth
What’s better than having healthier, whiter teeth? Eating your way to healthier, whiter teeth! Chomp on these seven food items to achieve healthier, whiter teeth in no time.
'Belly Button Challenge' Is Now Driving The Internet Crazy
The latest Internet trend originating from China has people reaching behind their backs to touch their belly button in a (somewhat freaky) show of fitness and flexibility.
Milk Doesn't Only Make Your Bones Strong But Protects You From Heart Disease,Too
Load up on milk for better heart health? Yes, according to researchers, as they discover that milk proteins have the ability to lower risks for cardiovascular disease.
Egg Or Sperm? How The Genetic Switch foxl3 Determines What Germ Cells Will Be
Researchers have discovered that the genetic switch foxl3 influences the molecular mechanism that determines whether germ cells turn out as egg or sperm cells.
