Articles by Julienne Roman
One In Two Adults Will Develop Diabetes In Their Lifetime
One in every two adults will develop pre-diabetes, researchers found out. To make things worse, there is a greater chance for these adults to develop diabetes later in life.
Introduction Of Farming In Europe Changed People's Way Of Life And DNA
A team of researchers found that farming has changed the way European DNA was structured since 8,500 years ago. They also found proof that ancient European farmers hailed from ancient Anatolia, now known as Turkey.
FDA Gives Approval To Emergent BioSolutions Anthrax Vaccine
Originally approved to vaccinate high risk populations against anthrax, BioThrax's new indication was approved by the FDA. People ages 18 to 65 years old can now be given the vaccine in combination with antibiotic therapy to also develop anthrax immunity.
Oregon, California Pharmacists Will Soon Be Allowed To Prescribe Birth Control
Two new laws will give pharmacists of the states of California and Oregon prescribing power over birth control pills and other contraceptives. This will help make contraceptives more readily accessible to interested consumers and prevent unwanted pregnancies.
US, China Set Up Space Hotline To Avoid Satellite Warfare
The United States and China have established a space hotline. It is hoped the move will help prevent potential misunderstandings and conflicts that could result in a space war.
Terror Threats Prompt State Department To Issue Rare Worldwide Travel Alert
Several terrorist attacks have already happened this year alone, prompting the U.S. State Department to raise a worldwide travel alert for Americans traveling abroad. It cautioned citizens to be on high alert at all times, especially this coming holiday season.
Gratitude Can Make You Happier, Healthier
Thanksgiving season is here but are you feeling the gratitude? Recent studies show that people who learn to adopt a thankful mindset benefit from it in a number of ways that improve both health and life in general.
E-cigarette Ads May Trigger Usage Among Teens
E-cigarettes are growing popular nowadays, especially among young adults. Researchers found that advertisements play a part in encouraging young adults to take up the habit.
Lucky Lottery Player In Massachusetts Wins $1 Million For The Second Time
An average person has at least a one in a million chance to win big in a state lottery. One lucky woman from Massachusetts was able to win that much not only once, but twice.
What Makes Us Happy? Scientists Use MRI To Find Where Happiness Happens In Our Brain
The reasons behind happiness have been long a subject of interest among psychologists. But a research team from Kyoto University sheds light on how people become happy from a neurological standpoint.
Moderate Amount Of Caffeine During Pregnancy Not Harmful To Baby's IQ
Coffee-loving women who worry about living without caffeine during pregnancy now have something to make them feel better. A new research found that moderate caffeine intake during pregnancy does not have any negative effects on a baby's behavioral and cognitive abilities.
Celldex Vaccine Rintega Reduces Death Risk From Brain Cancer: Study
The new Celledex vaccine improved the chances of survival among brain cancer patients. Based on clinical trials, the new vaccine, when used in combination with another drug, helped cancer patients survive up to nearly two years longer than those who did not receive the vaccine.
Childhood Cancer Survivors At Risk For Poor Mental, Physical Health Later In Life
Separate studies found that children who are cancer survivors may be at risk for cognitive and physical health problems once they reach adulthood. One study found inceased risk for hospitalization among cancer survivors while the other discovered that cancer survivors have poorer memory, reading and comprehension scores.
$13.5 Million Awarded To Stanford-Led Team To Develop Particle Accelerator The Size Of Shoebox
The research efforts of scientists to create a compact sized particle accelerator are slowly bearing fruit. The Stanford-led team is awarded $13.5 million to help fund and further improve their research results.
Poop Emoji Highlights Shortage Of Sanitary Toilets Worldwide
The United Nations declared Nov. 19 as World Toilet Day to promote awareness of the need for clean water and toilet access around the world. To promote this and its #GiveAShit campaign, WaterAid developed a creative app that makes use of user customizable poop inspired emojis.
Nestle Japan Offers Luxury KitKat Bar: Gold-Coated Chocolate Bar On Sale For $16 Per Stick
Nestle Japan's market is known for producing more than 200 unique flavors of the popular chocolate snack, KitKat. This year, they'll be selling 500 limited edition gold leafed KitKat bars in specially selected stores.
Do Men Get Monthly ‘Man Periods’? A Quarter Say They Have Pre-Menstrual-Style Symptoms
Turns out men may actually have their own form of monthly periods. According to a survey conducted in the UK, more than 25 percent of men experience what they believe to be monthly periods of irritability, unexplained cravings and other symptoms similar to PMS.
Moms Who Give Birth At Age 30 Likely To Have Daughters With Depressive Symptoms
New research found that mothers who gave birth later in life may be putting their daughters at risk for developing depressive symptoms. Researchers theorize this may be due to either a large generation gap or health problems during pregnancy.
Exposure Of Bees To Neonic Pesticides Linked To Poorer Apple Crops
Exposure to a certain pesticide commonly used on apple trees can decrease bumblebee effectiveness in pollinating trees. This is then linked to fewer seeds and overall poorer fruit quality
E.coli, Other Bacteria Now Resistant To Last Line Of Antibiotics, Scientist Warn
Researchers from China discovered new resistant superbugs in a pig farm in China. Not only are they resistant to last line antibiotics, they are also capable of transmitting their immunity to other bacterial strains.
Sea Level Rise Due To Melting Antarctic Ice Sheet Poses Less Threat Than Feared: Study
A new research found that sea level rise due to melting Antarctic ice caps will rise in 2100 but not as high as previously thought. Researchers predict that sea levels will rise by 10 cm at most in a century.
Scientist Discovers Ancient Giant Wasp Species
A researcher from the Royal BC Museum found a new species of a giant wasp. This discovery can help scientists learn more about how the modern world came about after the mass extinction of the dinosaurs.
Drug Spending Worldwide To Hit $1.4 trillion in 2020: IMS
The IMS Health predicted that worldwide spending on drugs will hit $1.4 trillion in 2020. This is about $1.07 trillion dollars more than this year's expected expenditure.
Commercial Space Companies Crucial To Mars Manned Mission: NASA Chief
NASA chief Charles Bolden emphasized the importance of commercial companies at the first SpaceCom Expo held on Nov.17. These companies will be important in supporting space research and mission efforts.
Here's What Happens When You Do Not Sleep For Days
Sleep deprivation has several negative effects on the body, including decreased alertness and cognitive function. An experiment by ABC News Medical Unit head Dan Childs attempts to look further into this by having him stay awake for 40 hours straight for a live special.
Hershey To Remove Artificial Flavors In Some Chocolate Products
Hershey has made plans to switch from using artificial ingredients in its products to adopting more natural alternatives. This year's holiday Kisses and chocolate bars are the first chocolates to undergo the transition.
At Least 2 Cups Of Coffee A Day May Reduce Impact Of Liver Disease: Australian Researchers
Researchers found that drinking at least 2 cups of coffee a day can protect liver health. In fact, liver disease patients taking coffee were found to have reduced symptoms of their conditions by as much as 24 percent.
Gene Therapy For Cystic Fibrosis Shows Promise In Mice Study
Previous attempts to use gene therapy in treating cystic fibrosis were largely uneffective. But after seeing gene therapy used to successfully treat genetic disorders like hemophilia, scientists reattempted and succeeded in curing the disease in mice and human cell cultures using the approach.
Earth's Climate More Sensitive To Carbon Dioxide Than Previously Believed: Study
A research team attempted to use crystals found at the Colorado's Green River formation to measure carbon dioxide levels from millions of years ago. Based on their findings, the team concluded that the planet was more sensitive to carbon dioxide than previously thought.
Denisovans Were More Genetically Diverse Than Neanderthals, DNA From Tooth Fossil Reveals
Researchers found that an extinct race of human species may have lived in Siberia's Altai mountains. Known as Denisovans, their DNA suggests that they are genetically more diverse than the Neanderthals.
