Articles by Julienne Roman
Bus-Sized Titanosaur Has Brain The Size Of A Tennis Ball
Scientists discovered that a dinosaur as big as a double decker bus has brain the size of a tennis ball thanks to a skull found in Spain. This discovery, scientists believe, can usher better understanding on how dinosaurs lived.
Breast Milk Sold Online May Contain E.coli And Other Deadly Bacteria
A BBC reporter's investigation found that milk bought online can contain deadly bacteria like E.coli and thrush. Experts proved that the dangers of buying breast milk online is not worth the benefits it can bring.
Map Shows Which American Cities Will Drown With Rising Sea Levels
At the rate the sea levels are rising, scientists predict that several cities in the U.S. will be below sea level by 2100. They urge other countries to cut down their carbon footprint to prevent a spike in sea level elevation that could rob millions of homes and lives.
Scan Reveals Brain Activity Is As Unique As Fingerprints
A new study found that brain activity is as unique to every person as fingerprints. The individuality of brain activity for each person can help determine their intelligence levels and even their risk for mental disorders.
Zom-bees? Honey Bees Threatened By Flies Now Taking Night Flights Before Dying
Honey bees are taking mysterious flights into the night only to turn up dead the next morning. Scientists found that zombie fly infestation is responsible.
Vaccine-Derived Polio Kills 8-Year Old Boy In Laos
A boy from Laos reportedly died from a vaccine-derived poliovirus strain. While the threat of it spreading worldwide is minimal, WHO still makes it a priority to eliminate vaccine-derived polio as well as wild polio worldwide.
Health Experts Say Cases Of Lyme Disease Quadrupled In The Last 12 Years
A growing number of people within the last several years are infected with Lyme disease. With more than 1,000 cases reported in the UK as of 2013, there is a pressing need to inform the public of how potentially fatal the disease could be.
World's Biggest Mystery Is Women, Says Stephen Hawking
Famous physicist Stephen Hawking said that the greatest mystery for him is women during an AMA session at Reddit. The AMA centered on his stand on artificial intelligence.
Woolly Mammoth Remains Discovered In Siberia Set To Be Cloned
Pieces of woolly mammoth skin have been discovered in the Siberian coast. Scientists are determined to make good use of this find in the hopes of reviving the extinct giant.
DNA Can Predict Male Sexual Orientation: Study
A team of researchers claim to have found genetic material in DNA that can predict a man's sexual orientation. Experiments conducted with identical twins and male siblings show that specific genetic "switches" seem to be the key.
32-Year-Old Mom In UK Says Viagra Helped Save Her Premature Baby's Life
A couple faced the grim prospect of losing their weakening unborn baby until doctors gave them the option to try Viagra. Weeks later, the surviving baby's parents were thankful that they did.
Skim Milk Vs Whole Milk: What Is Better For Your Heart?
The U.S. is planning to shift recommendations from skim milk to whole milk. Which type of milk is really healthier and better for your heart?
Emergency Cash For NHS Hospitals: UK Ministers Face Pressure To Boost Funding For Healthcare
The NHS faces a growing problem when it has overspent beyond its budget during the year's first quarter. The government is now urged to provide emergency funds as promised before healthcare delivery is affected.
Wish Fulfilled: Dying Dad In Pennsylvania Walks All Four Children Down The Aisle
Last April 2010, Ken McHugh found out that he had pancreatic cancer. Years later, he was able to fulfill one of his last wishes to walk his children down the aisle.
Saved By A Shark: California Man Finds Out He Has Cancer After Run-In With Ocean Terror
A man had a run in with a shark at Huntington Beach. A post attack check-up revealed that, aside from shark attack damage, he also had cancer.
One Eye Glued Shut: Florida Woman Mistakes Super Glue For Eye Drops
A woman from Florida accidentally glued one of her eyes shut. This was due to someone handing her a bottle of it, mistaking it for eye drops.
Roche's MS Drug Ocrelizumab Shows Promising Results After Late Stage Trials
Roche Holdings announced that their newest MS drug was able to treat the disease effectively according to the findings of their clinical trials. Hope for progress in MS treatment is made anew with the drug's success.
Whole Foods Recalls Papillon Organic Roquefort Cheese Due To Listeria Risk
Whole Foods Market voluntarily recalled their Papillon Roquefort cheese when it was suspected by the FDA to be contaminated with the Listeria monocytogenes bacterium. Listeriosis is a common foodborne illness that can be fatal to some patients.
Missing 10-Year-Old Boy With Jaw Cancer Faces 'Agonizing Death' Unless He Undergoes Surgery
A missing boy with a lethal form of jaw cancer is at risk of suffering a painful death if he does not undergo surgery, according to high court judge. The judge also believes that the boy was taken by his parents who preferred traditional Chinese medicine over the operation to save his life.
New Study Says Humor In The Workplace Can Help Improve Boss-Employee Relationship - But There's A Catch
Using humor in the office is good, but it may not be effective for leaders if their relationship with their subordinates is not good enough, according to a new study.
Doctors Find Dead Fetus Inside Four-Year-Old Indian Boy's Stomach
Doctors found a dead fetus inside the abdomen of a little boy complaining of severe stomach ache due to a rare condition that can potentially be deadly.
British Hospices Provide The Best End-Of-Life Care In The World, New Study Says
A new study by the Economist Intelligence Unit found that the UK provides the best end-of-life care among 80 countries worldwide.Other top ranking countries include Australia, Germany and the US.
Yale Researchers Develop Safer And Stronger Nano-Sunblock That Does Not Penetrate Skin
A new sunscreen formulation made by researchers from Yale University is made up of bioadhesive nanoparticles, preventing harmful active ingredients from getting absorbed by the skin.
Drinking Two Cans Of Sugar-Sweetened Beverage A Day Significantly Increases Heart Attack, Stroke And Diabetes Risk
Soda and other sugary drinks can increase consumers' risks for heart disease, stroke and diabetes, according to a new study. High-fructose corn syrups are widely used as a cheaper alternative to sucrose in many food and drink products.
Family Intervention Can Prevent Development Of Anxiety Disorders In Children: Study
Anxiety disorders have a tendency to run in families. A family with an anxious parent can prevent passing the disorder on to their children by undergoing family-oriented therapy, a new study found.
Henry Ford To Build $110 Million Outpatient Cancer Center In Detroit
Henry Ford Health System announces its plan to build a cancer center in Detroit. Henry Ford Health System has pledged $110 million to establish a cancer center, which is part of the $500 million neighborhood development in Detroit to further city growth and development.
Boy Missing Large Parts Of His Brain Celebrates First Birthday
Jaxon Buell survived to celebrate his first birthday, defying all odds and doctors' predictions. The 'miracle baby' was born without most of his skull and brain.
Playing One Hour Of Video Games Everyday Can Make Girls Fat
A new study found that women who play computer games for an hour a day are at risk for becoming overweight.
FDA OKs Novo Nordisk Diabetes Drug Tresiba
The Food and Drug Administration finally approved Novo Nordisk's new long-acting insulin for use by American diabetics.
Whale Carcass Found Washed Up At Fremont Wildlife Refuge
A dead whale turned up near Fremont in California, adding to the several dead whales appearing in the Bay Area this year.
