Articles by Julia Manuel
Confusion In Handwritten Prescription Causes Woman To Use Erectile Dysfunction Cream For Dry Eye
A woman who bought a lubricant for her dry eye ended up being given an erectile dysfunction cream. This resulted to an ocular chemical injury, no thanks to the mix up in the prescription.
Space Bacteria Adapting To Harsh Environment To Survive, Scientists Explain
A new study sheds light on why bacteria in space are adapting to harsh conditions. Researchers further said that these microbes don't actually mutate into antibiotic-resistant organisms but were just coping with their new environment.
More Than 91.6 Million PS4 Units Sold As Of 2018, Sony Says
Sony recently said it has sold more than 91 million PlayStation 4 units worldwide since the console was introduced, with 18 million of that number from last year. Of 2018's figure, 5.6 million came from the holiday sale.
Almost Brain-Dead Man Miraculously Survives After Family Removes Life Support
Doctors said that a man was nearing brain dead, prompting his kids to decide to remove his life support. However, the patient, dubbed the 'miracle man,' suddenly and miraculously recovered.
Cheaper Withings Smartwatch That Can Check Heart Rythm Patterns Rivals Apple Watch
Withings recently introduced the Move ECG, a cheaper contender of the Apple Watch. It will sell for almost half the price of the more popular heart rate detector.
Man Who Had His Prostate Removed After He Was Told He Had Cancer Sues For Misdiagnosis
A man who was misdiagnosed of cancer prompting him to undergo surgery to remove his prostate filed a lawsuit. The pathologist explained that a glitch in the scanner was the reason for the mix-up.
Apple iTunes Will Soon Be Available On Samsung TVs
Samsung TV models from 2018 and 2019 are going to have a dedicated iTunes app that will enable users to access their content and purchase from the Store. AirPlay 2 will also be available to select countries as well.
Disease That Causes Teen Jordyn Walker To Lose Senses Remains A Mystery To Doctors
Doctors and parents of a 15-year-old girl whose unidentified illness took most of her senses were left mystified on what could have caused it. Recently, the teen became permanently blind after the pressure on her eyes became too much.
iPhone XS Max Owner Claims Gadget Exploded While In His Pocket
An Ohio resident claimed that his iPhone XS Max exploded in his pocket while he was on a lunch break on Dec. 12. After catching the attention of Apple, he said he was only offered a replacement.
Pedialyte Introduces Powder Packets For Adults In Time For Holiday Hangovers
The makers of Pedialyte, believed to cure hangovers, recently released the Sparkling Rush powder line that's marketed toward adults. This came right in time before the New Year's Day.
Google Fit's New Challenges Will Help You Stick To Your New Year's Resolution
Google Fit will be launching on New Year's Day 30-day challenges that will help people get back in shape after the holiday feasts. Aside from that, it will be giving out incentives, a point for moderate activities, while two points for more intense ones.
Instagram's Accidental Tinder-like Horizontal Feed Earns Criticisms
Instagram for a short time changed the way users see new posts from scrolling downward to swiping sideways. Many were unwelcoming of the change and took to social media to ask officials to bring back the old design.
FDA Approves Pediatric Vaccine That Protects Children From 6 Diseases
The Food and Drug Administration approved Sanofi and Merck's vaccine called Vaxelis. This will protect kids from six diseases of the 14 that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advised to get immunized against.
Chemicals In Beauty Products Linked To Early Puberty Among Girls, Study Says
Girls tend to mature faster than usual because of certain chemicals found in everyday beauty products, research said. These substances are parabens, phthalates, and phenol.
Samsung Announces 8 C-Lab Creations, Including An ASMR Recording Tool
Samsung C-Lab will introduce eight new tech in 2019's Consumer Electronics Show. One of the innovations is an ASMR recorder that comes in a phone case with human-like ears attached on the sides.
Glitter Bomb Inventor Admits Video Showed Fake Thieves, Apologizes For 'Misleading' Clip
Mark Rober, the guy behind the glitter bomb that splashes glitters and farts on porch thieves, aired his apology for staged reactions on his video. Apparently, two of the robbers knew the person who volunteered to help the ex-NASA engineer.
Apple Official Reiterates 2018 iPad Pro 'Meets Or Exceeds' Standards Amid Issues Of Bent Units
After shrugging off complaints on bent iPad Pros, an Apple official said that the units surpass or meet the standards. However, he further reiterated that this was not a defect.
ESA Spacecraft Captures Image Of 'Winter Wonderland On Mars'
Breathtaking photos of Mars' Korolev crater could be mistaken for a huge ice skating rink. The ESA stitched together several pictures taken from months ago by the Mars Express satellite.
Veterinarians Face Higher Risk Of Suicide, Study Says
A study that looked at data of more than 30 years showed that veterinarians dying because of suicide continue to rise. Moreover, it showed that animal doctors were far more likely to kill themselves compared to the general population.
Blood Pressure Medicine Losartan Recalled Due To Traces Of 'Unexpected Impurity'
A pharmaceutical company recalled lots of its Losartan potassium medicine used in in treating hypertension. This was after it found traces of a carcinogenic substance N-nitrosodiethylamine.
Omron Introduces Blood Pressure Smartwatch: Everything You Need To Know
Omron announced its HeartGuide smartwatch, an FDA-approved wearable that measures blood pressure. What's more, it has other features such as sleep and step trackers and is capable of receiving calls and texts.
Ebola Cases Soared To 560, Outbreak Will 'Certainly' Continue For 3 To 4 Months More
Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo ballooned to 560. Furthermore, the health minister, who recently visited the affected areas, believes the outbreak will last for three to four months more.
Macaulay Culkin Recreates 'Home Alone' Scenes In New Google Ad
Macaulay Culkin starred in a Google ad where he played his iconic Kevin McCallister role but as an adult. The 'Home Alone'-themed commercial highlighted some of the most genius scenes from the 1990 film.
Dying Neighbor Leaves 2-Year-Old Girl Christmas Presents For The Next 14 Years
An elderly neighbor made sure he left 14 gifts for his 2-year-old friend before passing away. The presents were delivered by the late man's daughter in a big sack, surprising the parents of the little girl.
Opioids Not As Effective In Treating Chronic Pain As We Think, Study Says
Researchers found that opioids, commonly prescribed to treat headaches and back pains, do not work well for those with chronic pain. Furthermore, the study pointed out that there were better drugs and treatment for the non-cancer patients.
Twitter For iPhone Now Allows You To See Most Recent Tweets First: How To Switch To Reverse-Chronological Feed
Twitter has rolled out an update for iPhone users that lets them enable a reverse-chronological feed. This meant that fresh tweets will appear at the top regardless of their popularity across the platform.
Nintendo Switch Beats PS4 And Xbox One As Fastest-Selling Console In The US
Nintendo Switch sold more than 8.7 million units in the United States in its first 21 months, making it the fastest-selling console in this generation. It outran Sony's PlayStation 4 and Microsoft's Xbox One.
Loneliness More Prevalent Among People In Their late-20s, Mid-50s, And Late-80s
It has been established that more and more adults have moderate to severe loneliness. However, a new study specified those in the late 20s, mid-50s, and late 80s to be the most attacked by feeling of 'subjective distress.'
Ringless Saturn Could Happen A Lot Sooner Than Expected, Scientists Say
NASA researchers recently said that Saturn's rings may disappear earlier than previously thought. This was after the Cassini mission revealed that the unique features may only live up to 100 million years.
Ford Introduces High-Tech Dog House With Noise-Canceling Feature
Ford recently revealed a prototype of a dog house, which boasts an elegant and minimalist design and can cancel noises. However, the car manufacturer has yet to announce the official launch of the kennel.
