Articles by Dianne Depra
MERS Scare Wreaks Havoc On Travel Plans To And From South Korea
South Korea is having a public health nightmare as MERS has been confirmed in the country. However, the virus is also a big problem for tourism as travel plans are being abandoned to avoid it.
Kidney Function May Be Better Indicator Of Cardiovascular Health
Poor kidney health may bring its own complications, but a study has found that low kidney function may be used as an indicator of heart health and associated cardiovascular risks.
NASA Gearing Up To Test Radical 'Flying Saucer' In Hawaii
NASA’s all set to launch a flying saucer-shaped vehicle to test out technologies that will facilitate Mars exploration in the future by ensuring safe landings and bigger payloads.
'Friday The 13th' Cast Member Betsy Palmer Passes Away At Age 88
Betsy Palmer has a number of roles under her belt, but she will be mostly be remembered as Pamela Voorhees in 'Friday the 13th.' She died at 88.
South Korea Quarantines Over 680 People Following MERS Virus Incident
South Korea moved to quarantine hundreds in an effort to curb the further spread of the MERS virus in the country after confirming 18 cases of the disease.
Paris Climate Conference May Be Final Nail In Coffin For 2 Degree Target
The climate conference is months away, but there is high pessimism that its two-degree goal will be met. Will Paris be where climate goals go to die?
Air Purifier Use May Have Unexpected Benefits For People With Heart Problems
Clean air is good for you. Specifically, researchers have found that using air purifiers can impart benefits, most especially for those with heart problems.
AstraZeneca-Lilly Collaboration To Test New Combination Of Cancer Drugs
AstraZeneca and Lilly are teaming up to test the safety and efficacy of a combination treatment for cancer in the hopes of creating a more effective therapy option for the disease.
Pluto Flyby Path For New Horizons Clear Of Debris
According to recent hazard-search images, the path is clear for the New Horizons spacecraft to fly through Pluto’s system in July.
Scorching Heat Wave Melts Roads And Claims Hundreds Of Lives In India
An intense heat wave sweeping across India is so hot that it is melting roads and claiming the lives of hundreds in the process.
China Wants More Space Cooperation: Appeals For Access To ISS
China’s well on its way to making its own presence felt in space but still wants in on the ISS, hopes to cooperate with other nations in the space station.
UN Report Indicates 120000 Endangered Saiga Antelopes Have Perished In A Few Weeks
Die-offs are problematic, most especially when majority of an animal population is found in one place. Kazakhstan’s saiga antelopes are reported to have lost at least 120,000 of its population due to a combination of factors.
People Allergic To Tattoo Ink More Common Than Previously Thought, Says Study
Skin inflammations are normal when getting a tattoo, but more so than just physical irritation, researchers have found that people are allergic to the actual tattoo ink used.
Former Disney Star Demi Lovato Expresses 'Relief' After Bipolar Disorder Diagnosis
Demi Lovato’s got bipolar disorder and she’s using her own story to get others to be more vocal about theirs, sparking more awareness about mental health.
10 Recently Discovered Species With Weird And Interesting Features
Chickens from hell, psychedelic slugs, cartwheeling spiders and artistic pufferfish? These are just some creatures that made it on the Top 10 New Species list for 2015.
Major Trial Indicates HIV Treatment Should Start Right After Diagnosis
A study has shown that HIV is just like any other disease--the sooner it is treated, the better. This supports current guidelines in the U.S. recommending therapy regardless of T-cell counts.
Study Shows People With Overactive Thyroids Have Increased Risk Of Bone Fractures
An overactive thyroid poses a number of health problems. Researchers have found that one of the dangers of having the condition is an increased risk for bone fractures of any kind.
Researchers Say EPA Rules On Air Pollution May Have Unforeseen Effects
The EPA has a number of regulations in place to help address air pollution, but researchers are saying the impact of these regulations is unclear.
Man From New Jersey Diagnosed With Lassa Fever Dies
A man in New Jersey succumbed to Lassa fever after returning from Liberia and being briefly confined to a hospital in the state, confirms the CDC and the state’s department of health.
Disney Announces Effort To Build Robots That Can Mimic Disney Characters
Disney’s animated characters have always been magical, but what if they were present in real life? Researchers take a step toward making that possible by creating robots that mimic the movements of these characters.
213,000 Pounds Of Meat Recalled By Lee's Sandwiches Due To Improper Inspection
Lee's Sandwiches joins the growing list of companies recalling their food items. This time, though, fraudulent use of USDA inspection marks prompted the recall of chicken, beef and pork products.
Two Powerful Cholesterol Drugs May Be Approved By Summer
By summer, Americans could be enjoying two new drugs in different doses designed to effectively lower levels of bad cholesterol in the body and improve health management.
Beekeeper In China Sets New 'Bee Suit' Record With 1.1 Million Bees
A man in China sets a new world record for wearing a ‘bee suit’ with over a million bees clinging to it.
Higher Altitudes May Contribute To Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Risks
Researchers have discovered that babies sleeping in higher altitudes are at higher risk of succumbing to sudden infant death syndrome, highlighting the importance of safe sleeping practices for babies living up high.
Researchers Successfully Create A Single-Molecule Diode With Practical Applications
A single-molecule diode has been made! Researchers are now a step closer towards a number of applications in devices that their discovery will pave the way for.
Listeriosis: How To Spot It And What To Do When Exposed To Listeria
Listeriosis can have severe consequences when not addressed immediately. Knowing the signs of an infection is integral in taking quick action to receive treatment.
Study Shows Men Go For Brains Over Beauty
What to men look for in long-term partners? Intelligence, according to an evolutionary biologist. Breasts and legs are still nice but not so highly preferred unless they appear symmetrical.
Evangelion Creator Hideaki Anno Thinks Anime Will Die Within Next Two Decades
Hideaki Anno, creator of Neon Genesis Evangelion, has a few things to say about the anime industry in Japan, including its imminent decline and death.
Sex-Switched Mosquitoes May Help In Fight Against Dengue
Want to stop mosquitoes from biting? Researchers have discovered that it’s possible to do so by changing females into males, taking away their need to bite and draw blood.
65-Year-Old German Woman Delivers Quadruplets
It's a girl and three boys! Annegret Raunigk gave birth to Neeta, Dries, Bence and Fjonn via cesarean section in a hospital in Berlin after a widely publicized pregnancy.
