Articles by Katherine Derla
New Jersey May Soon Approve Use Of Medical Marijuana For Menstrual Cramps
New Jersey may soon include menstrual cramps in the list of approved illnesses for the use of medical marijuana. The approval could change the state's very limited medical marijuana program that was first introduced in 2012.
Powdered Booze Compound May Dissolve Cholesterol Crystals That Clog Arteries
A compound in powdered booze can help dissolve cholesterol crystals in the arteries. The accidental discovery can lead to new methods in treating atherosclerosis, which is one of the most common causes of death around the world.
Kidneys Have Innate Clock That Influence Metabolic Processes Of The Body
Researchers demonstrate how the kidney's innate circadian clock affects metabolic processes in the body. These variations are crucial to the levels of lipids, amino acids and other blood components in the body.
Ten-Minute Conversation May Reduce Transgender Prejudice
Something to talk about. Researchers have found that a 10-minute conversation can help reduce transgender prejudice. Findings can help address the continuous discrimination and high homicidal rates linked to transgender bias.
Giant Goldfish Invade Lakes And Ponds In Canada
Giant goldfish are invading ponds and lakes in St. Albert, Canada. Officials believe the fish were discarded by residents in storm water ponds. The former pets have grown and multiplied, posing problems to their new habitat.
Veterans Affairs Chiefs In 7 States Falsified Patient Wait Times
Newly released investigative reports have found that Veterans Affairs chiefs have been falsifying wait-times in seven states regularly. The falsification masks the growing demands from both older and younger war veterans.
Newly Discovered Set Of Genes Responsible For Stroke And Dementia
Researchers find a new set of genes linked to stroke, dementia and depression. This includes a new gene called FOXF2, which is associated with increased risk of a common type of stroke due to small vessel disease.
Controlling Sugar, Blood Pressure And Cholesterol May Lower Risk For Cardiovascular Disease
A new review found that controlling blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol levels may reduce the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases among diabetes patients. However, recent data show only 25 percent of diabetes patients manage to keep all three levels in check.
Want To Own A Space Rock? Christie's To Auction Meteorites
These 'pet rocks' you can take home are out of this world. Literally. They're meteorites. Christie's London is organizing an auction for the sale of valuable meteorites.
Obese Woman Sheds 100 Pounds To Become Bikini Model
Bikini season is here. Is your beach body ready? Check out how an obese woman lost 100 pounds to become a bikini model. The road wasn't easy, but this Nova Scotia resident is slaying it.
Hall Of Fame Coach Jerry Sloan Fighting Parkinson's Disease, Lewy Body Dementia
Former Utah Jazz coach Jerry Sloan goes public with his Parkinson's disease and Lewy body dementia. The Hall Of Fame coach suffers from increasing symptoms including tremors and hushed voice.
High Dose Radiation May Not Benefit Low Risk Prostate Cancer Patients
A new review finds that low-risk prostate cancer patients may not benefit from high-dose radiation treatment. The meta-analysis shows that higher doses of radiation do not result in higher survival rates or lower rates of the cancer spreading.
Anti-vax Mother Becomes Immunization Advocate After Giving Baby Whooping Cough
An anti-vax mother turned into an immunization advocate after the whooping cough she contracted two weeks before she gave birth was passed on to her baby. Baby Eva is still at the intensive care unit of the Gold Coast Health Hospital in Australia.
California Condors Raise Foster Chick After Egg Went Missing
A pair of California condors recently lost an egg, possibly to a predator. But a team of biologists rappelled to their mountain nest to replace it with a foster egg, which hatched on April 4.
Ford's Car Plant In Mexico To Create More Than 2,800 Jobs
Ford will open a new car assembly plant in Mexico, which will create over 2,800 jobs by 2020. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump called the move 'an absolute disgrace' because of jobs that could have benefitted Americans.
Ancient Power Elites Use Ritual Human Sacrifice To Create Unequal Societies
Human sacrifice rituals were used by ancient power elites to keep people in their rightful hierarchies. These rituals were effective as a tool to control people because they were linked to supernatural justifications for punishment.
Pluto's Heavy Heart Caused Entire Dwarf Planet To Tip Over
Pluto followed its own heart and tipped over. Researchers have theorized that the planet’s iconic, heart-shaped, crater-free, frozen region caused it to shift and become tidally locked with its largest moon Charon.
Popularity Of Smaller Dogs Leads To Canine Health Concerns
The growing popularity of and demand for smaller dogs lead to health concerns for the canines. These brachycephalic dogs typically have breathing difficulties, digestive disorders and health conditions associated with their small size.
Physicists Discover New State Of Matter: Quantum Spin Liquid In A Two-Dimensional Material
Scientists find direct evidence of a new state of matter - quantum spin liquid. The state was predicted 40 years ago but remained unobserved until now. The findings can help improve quantum computing power.
Embolism Concerns Prompt Boston Scientific To Suspend Watchman FLX Sales In Europe
Boston Scientific halted the sales of its second-generation Watchman FLX in Europe because of higher-than-expected embolism rates. The complication resulted in one death that was linked to postoperative infection after the device was percutaneously removed.
'Comfort Dog' Helps Calm Nervous Children During Dental Visits
Meet Jo Jo, a Golden Retriever who helps kids calm down during their dental visits. As a certified 'Comfort Dog,' Jo Jo is bringing comfort to people who need it.
SETI Turns To Red Dwarf Stars In Search For Alien Life
As the search for alien life continues, SETI scientists propose looking for alien life in the oldest and dimmest stars in the galaxies - the red dwarfs. Researchers will look at about 20,000 red dwarfs, making the mission one of the biggest hunts for extraterrestrial life, so far.
China's Carbon Emissions May Have Already Peaked: How This Could Impact Global Efforts To Curb Climate Change
China's carbon emissions might have reached its peak and have started to drop, enabling it to reach its 2030 target reduction over a decade in advance. What does this mean to the worldwide efforts in battling climate change?
American Red Cross Needs Blood Donors: Why Donating Blood Is Good For Your Health
This National Volunteer Month, save lives by donating blood. Studies show that regularly donating blood is good for the health. Roll up your sleeves, extend an arm and become a hero this month.
Disease-Carrying Europeans May Have Wiped Out Native Americans
Columbus was blamed for bringing the devastating tuberculosis to the New World. A DNA study found that disease-carrying Europeans may have wiped out populations of Native Americans.
Scientists Use AC/DC's 'Thunderstruck' To Speed Up Cancer Drug Delivery
The medicine particles are alive with the sound of music, particularly AC/DC's 'Thunderstruck.' Researchers found that playing the classic 1990s song improves the drug's cancer-fighting effects. No kidding.
Campbell Soup Wants To Use BPA-Free Cans Due To Consumer Concerns
Campbell Soup will transition to BPA-free cans to address consumer health and safety concerns. BPA is used to line cans to prevent the food contents from corroding the metal. Here's why you should care.
India's Golden Temple Loses Sheen Because Of Air Pollution
Is this the end of the 'golden' era for one of India's holiest shrines? The country's chronic air pollution is making the once-gleaming gold-plated walls of the Golden Temple stained and lifeless.
FDA Wants To Cut Inorganic Arsenic Levels In Infant Rice Cereal
The FDA announced a limit on the levels of inorganic arsenic in infant rice cereals. High exposure to inorganic arsenic can affect performance on tests that gauge a child's learning abilities.
What Kind Of Cancer Is Multiple Myeloma? Here's Everything You Need To Know
Multiple myeloma is a cancer of the plasma cells. Here are the symptoms, risk factors and treatments you need to know about this type of cancer.
