Articles by Jill Arce
Nick Jonas In Twitter Row With Crossfit Over Diabetes Tweet
Nick Jonas seemed upset in a statement about Coke and diabetes tweeted by CrossFit and emphasized the importance of sensitivity and awareness of the disease. CrossfFit in turn said they are aware of the difference and firmly stressed the risks of consumption of too much sugar in Coke to diabetes.
Helium Leak In Newport-Inglewood Fault Could Be Sign Of Next Big Quake In California
An unexpected discovery revelaed a leakage of helium along the Newport-Inglewood Fault, revealing that the fault extends to as far as the Earth's mantle.
Tanning Salons Still Popular But Increasing Cancer Rate Has Caused Measurable Decline
Experts conducted a survey and noticed a decline in the use of indoor tanning among men and women in America. The US government is continuing to launch campaigns against indoor taning, urging mothers to kepp their daughters away from tanning salons.
Parents Enraged At Dentist For Using Restraints On Child Patient
Elizabeth’s father James Crow and her grandmother Evelyn Crow hear screaming while they were waiting for her to get her tooth pulled. They rushed to the dental examination room at Smiles-R-Us, only to find the five-year-old strapped to a papoose.
CQC Survey Investigates How Children View Hospital Care
A survey reveals positive responses from children, who have been under the care of hospitals in England, regarding their experiences with health care services.
Boys With ADHD More Likely To Be Given Antipsychotics: Study
Researchers gathered antipsychotic prescription data about young boys in the U.S. and found that ADHD is being treated with drugs that serve a different purpose.
US Wants Novartis To Pay $3.35 Billion Fine For Drug Kickbacks
Swiss drugmaker Novartis allegedly used kickbacks to boost sales of Exjade and Myfortic, and is now facing a $3.35 billion lawsuit in damages and fines.
Scientists Discover 49,000 Year Old Milk-Based Paint In South Africa
Researchers conducted an experiment on female mice and found that antibiotics may cause the early development of obesity in children.
New '3D' Microphones Could Help Robots Improve Audio Sensing Capabilities
Scientists are developing a higher-end technology in microphones, making it possible for robots to 'listen in' and isolate conversations amid noise.
Antibiotic Use Early In Life Could Lead To Diabetes And Obesity During Adulthood
Researchers conducted an experiment on female mice and found that antibiotics may cause the early development of obesity in children.
First Aid Tips For Portuguese Man-Of-War Stings
The Portuguese man-of-war has made a number of appearances in New Jersey, making health care providers raise more awareness about the marine animal and DIY steps to treat its painful sting.
Men And Women Perceive And Process Pain Differently: Study
Scientists discovered that the immune cells that signal pain in men are different from those that signal pain in women. This could be a reason why some tested drugs worked on male mice, but failed on females.
FDA Embroiled In Legal Battle Over Gilead Hepatitis C Drug Trial
A lawsuit was filed against the FDA for failing to disclose clinical trial data that could shed more light on the blockbuster Hepatitis C drugs.
Experts Study How Babies See The World Around Them
Scientists conducted an experiment and found that newborn babies can see certain things at certain distances.
US Pediatricians Update Guidelines On Childhood Obesity Prevention: What Parents Should Know
Pediatricians in the United States updated guidelines stressing the role of parents and pediatricians in giving children a healthy lifestyle and preventing obesity.
Ciguatera Fish Poisoning In Florida Underreported: What You Should Know
Experts came up with a re-estimated count of food poisoning caused by ciguatera, showing that much of previous incidents have not been reported.
Researchers Use Cryo-electron Microscope To Explore Pores In Cell Nucleus
Researchers discover glowing, colorful corals in the deep of the Red Sea. Researchers found a never-before seen structure in the cell nucleus through an ultra high-precision microscope.
Augmented Reality On Windshields Might Be Cool But Is It Safe?
Researchers conducted visual tests to see whether or not the idea of augmented-reality head-up displays on windshields is safe for drivers.
Under The Red Sea, You'll Find Colorful, Fluorescent Corals [Video]
Researchers discover glowing, colorful corals into the deep of the Red Sea. In the absence of light under the deep sea lie corals of glowing colors. Scientists at the University of Southampton in the UK and Tel Aviv University and Interuniversity Institute for Marine Sciences (IUI) in Israel, along with an international team of researchers, discovered corals exhibiting rainbow-like colors, deep in the reefs of the Red Sea.
Signs Of Alzheimer's May Show Up As Early As 18 Years Before Clinical Diagnosis
A study showed results of cognitive test scores and found that Alzheimer’s disease can start to exist even as early as decades before a patient is diagnosed with it.
Rats Dream Of Places Where They Can Find Yummy Treats
Scientists discovered that a rat’s desire to obtain food can be manifested while it is resting – in its dreams.
Pregnant Women Should Never Drink Alcohol: Here's Why
Doctors stressed the importance of ensuring strict guidelines are given to pregnant women. Drinking alcohol – even a little – is prohibited for expectant mothers.
Health Officials In Florida Attempt To Allay Public Fear Over Flesh-Eating Bacteria
The Florida Health Department has reminded the public that Florida beaches are safe. People should be at low risk of Vibrio, as long as extra precautions are taken.
UC Riverside Student Finds New Species Of Firefly In California
A new species of firefly was recently discovered by a 24-year-old undergraduate from the University of California, Riverside.
Shopping District Shut Down Due To Invasion Of Bees
A swarm of bees temporarily occupied some areas in Leeds. The sight was more of a spectacle than a scare as such a phenomenon is expected to happen each year.
Nike Chairman Phil Knight To Give $500 Million For Cancer Research
Nike co-founder and chairman Phil Knight is donating $500 million to add to the existing, also $500 million raised to fund a research to find quicker ways of detecting cancer.
New Test Can Detect Pancreatic Cancer From Single Drop Of Blood
Researchers discovered a way to diagnose patients with pancreatic cancer in its early stage, and possibly bring down the currently high mortality rate of patients with the disease.
Research Solves Mystery Behind Parrots' Ability To Talk
Scientists have located a region in parrots' brains that may determine how and why they are able to speak. Experts intend to pursue more studies to further explain their theory.
Tallest Stone In Stonehenge May Have Been Used To Predict Midsummer Solstice
A Witshire steward observed how accurately aligned the tallest stone in Stonehenge is to the midsummer sunset.
Ancient Egyptians Offered 8 Million Dog Mummies To God Of Death Anubis
Archaeologists assessed ancient Egypt as an animal-worshipping society, in a study on dog mummies offered to Anubis.
