Articles by Dianne Depra
Poor People, Fewer Teeth. Eight Fewer to be Precise: Study
Is economic standing telling of oral health? Yes, according to a study, showing people in low-income bracket are likelier to have dental problems than the rich.
$23.6 Million: Amount Apple Must Pay After Losing Pager Patents Infringement Case
You win some, you lose some. After successfully fighting off a patent battle with a company from Honolulu, Apple must now pay MTel damages after losing this round.
'Vape' is Oxford Dictionaries Word of the Year 2014
Oxford Dictionaries chooses ‘vape’ from the shortlisted entries for 2014's popularized terms. ‘Bae,' 'indyref,' and 'slacktivism' were other options for Word of the Year.
Poop May Soon Power Your Smartphone
Sometimes solutions come in the unlikeliest places. In this case, poop, where electrons happily hop in, a process that can be harnessed to produce electricity to power devices.
65,000: Number of Ford Fusion Cars Recalled Over Ignition Key Software Problem
Ford is no stranger to recalls this year, adding certain models of the 2014-2015 Fusion, Fusion Energi, and Fusion Hybrid to the list due to ignition problems.
Triclosan in Antibacterial Soap May Cause Liver Cancer: Study
Hand-washing is the simplest way to avoid getting sick. At least it is if you’re not using soap with triclosan, a common antimicrobial that researchers have found to cause liver cancer.
Philae Lander Might Come Back to Life, Experts Say. Here's How
The Philae lander is stranded in a ditch after a botched landing, but experts believe all is not lost. They are identifying a way for the lander to get off the comet.
Uber VP Emil Michael Plans to Spend $1 Million to Dig Up Dirt Against Critical Journalists?
Emil Michael of Uber reportedly singled out Sarah Lacy from PandoDaily, one of Uber's harshest critics, for her scathing posts about the company. Lacy has slammed Uber for its supposed support for a French escort service.
Will Chickenosaurus Make Jurassic Park a Reality in Near Future?
It doesn't exactly evoke fear like the old dinosaurs did but the chickenosaurus is that all-important first step towards making Jurassic Park real.
Believe It or Not, Having Certain Heart Attacks in Hospitals Might be Riskier
According to a study, a certain type of heart attack is actually more deadly when experienced during hospitalization for a non-cardiac disease. Patients, take note.
High Demand for Sashimi, Sushi Pushes Pacific Bluefin Tuna, Other Species in Danger of Extinction
Conservation efforts are in place to create sustainability but it can’t keep up with over-consumption which is endangering and pushing species on the brink of extinction.
Bill Cosby's Lawyer on Rape Allegations: No Further Comment, Does Not Want to Dignify Accusations
Bill Cosby is yet again thrust in controversy as rape allegations against him resurface. His lawyer released a statement slamming the accusations, thanks Cosby’s fans for their support.
FDA Approves Avastin Use for Ovarian Cancer Resistant to Platinum-containing Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy has been traditionally used for treating cancer but in certain forms of ovarian cancer, it is best carried out with a dose of the drug Avastin.
Uranus Having a Bad Winter. Astronomers Spot Storms Throwing Tantrum in its Blue-green Atmosphere
Storms are not unusual in Uranus -- but untimely storms so bright that even amateur astronomers can observe them on Earth? Yes, Uranus, you have our attention.
Watch How NASA Moved 46,848-pound Orion Spacecraft to Launchpad in Florida [Time-lapse Video]
The weather may have delayed it a bit but the Orion spacecraft was finally moved to its launchpad in time for the first test flight.
Consumer Bureau Proposes New Prepaid Debit Card Rules for More Disclosure, Added Protection
Prepaid cards are used to pay for the same goods and services that other payment cards cater to. This has prompted regulators to establish rules protecting consumers who use them.
Gene Mutation can Lower Heart Attack Risk and Merck's Zetia can Trigger It
The body has its own ways of protecting itself. For those with a certain gene mutation, heart attack risks are lower, a function Merck aims to copy.
Scientists Test Nanopore, Stamp-size Battery You Can Charge in 12 Minutes
Big things come in small packages. In this case, about as small as a stamp. Researchers successfully make a battery that’s tiny but mighty.
25 Percent of Women Who Undergo Breast Conservation Surgery Require Second Operation
A quarter of women are undergoing repeat surgeries after breast conservation, and that’s too high a number, according to a review.
Whooping Cough Vaccine During Pregnancy Does Not Cause Preterm Delivery: Study
Use of the Tdap vaccine previously wasn't as widespread because of fears that it led to pregnancy complications. A study confirms that the vaccine doesn't increase risks of preterm delivery.
House Cats are Just 'Semi-domesticated': Study
Your cat may not have caught that red dot but it's still very much a hunter. The proof is in its DNA, according to a study.
120,000: Number of Women at Risk During Pregnancy, Childbirth in Ebola-hit Countries
Ebola complicates maternal health care in West Africa, causing pregnant women to avoid medical facilities and endangering the lives of thousands of would-be mothers.
Couple Weds Next to Their Premature Baby in Texas NICU
Kristi Warriner and Justin Nelson finally tied the knot, getting married by their baby’s bedside at the Cook Children’s Medical Center NICU.
New York Ebola Victim Dr. Craig Spencer Gets Clean Bill of Health
It’s been a long few weeks for Craig Spencer but he’s finally cleared, declared Ebola-free. His recovery is a perfect example of medical protocols done right.
Radiation from Fukushima, Japan found 100 miles off California coast. Should you worry?
Japan will never forget the events of 2011, most especially when radiation threat continues to linger from the Fukushima nuclear power plant. Now, radiation has been detected in the waters of California.
Prostate cancer treatment breakthrough: Tumor growth can be switched off with a jab
Curbing tumor growth is essential to fighting cancer. A study shows that halting tumor growth in prostate cancer patients may just be an injection away.
U.S. skin cancer costs up by 126 percent since 2002: CDC
Skin cancer treatment costs are on the rise, says a study. CDC reminds improved sun protection efforts will go a long way toward preventing the cancer.
Cannabis e-cigarettes? Why not, says Tulsa-based firm
It’s quite impressive how resourceful some people can be. Company sees business opportunity as marijuana is legalized, patents e-cigarette system for pot use.
Medicare may cover lung cancer scans for heavy smokers
Early detection is essential in the fight against cancer. With lung cancer scans covered, Medicare is giving thousands of people in the U.S. a fighting chance.
Breakthrough Prize Award in science, math gives $3 million to each winner
It might not be as renowned as the Nobel Prize just yet, but the Breakthrough Prize definitely has more in store, giving away $3 million for every award.
