Articles by Katherine Derla
Nightmares Linked To Greater Risk For Suicidal Behavior In PTSD Patients
Researchers found that PTSD patients who experience nightmares have higher risk for suicidal behavior. Researchers theorize that nightmares and suicidal behaviors are representations of powerlessness, loss (defeat) and entrapment.
Ancient Warrior Found Buried In 2,500-Year-Old Iron Age Settlement
Researchers found the remains of a young warrior king in the 2,500-year-old Iron Age burial site in Pocklington, East Yorkshire. The graves belonged to the people of the Arras culture who lived during the Middle Iron Age.
Astronaut Jeff Williams Set To Beat Spaceflight Record Of Scott Kelly
NASA's Jeff Williams hitched a ride onboard the Russian Soyuz spacecraft on Friday for a six-month ISS mission. This new mission will give Williams the chance to beat Expedition 46 Commander Scott Kelly's 522 days in space record.
Builders In Britain Unearth Remains Of Iron Age Village
British home builders stumbled upon the remains of a 2,500-year-old Iron Age village. They unearthed the remains of ancient people belonging to the Arras culture as well as weapons and several artifacts.
Goodbye Obesity, Hello Weight Loss? Scientists Find 'Stop Eating' Switch In The Brain (Of A Mouse)
Researchers found a 'Stop Eating' switch in the brains of mice that can signal when to stop eating. When confirmed, the research can lead to novel intervention methods to help fight obesity and assist in weight loss and maintenance.
FDA Greenlights Bayer's Kovaltry Therapy For Hemophilia A
Bayer's hemophilia A Kovaltry therapy received approval from the FDA. Kovaltry therapy is designed to help control bleeding and reduce the number of episodes through repetitive prophylaxis.
Astronomers Discover Four New Exoplanets Bigger Than Jupiter
Researchers found four new exoplanets that are circling stars more massive than the sun. These giant exoplanets are also 2.4 to 5.5 times bigger than the size of Jupiter. The research supports the theory that massive exoplanets are detected near metal-rich stars.
US Oil Price Hits Above $40 A Barrel Price For The First Time In Three Months
U.S. oil price achieved a dramatic 54 percent increase after dipping a record low of $26.05 a barrel five weeks ago. For the first time since early December, oil prices hits above $40 a barrel.
Oral Pill Helps Detect Cancer By Lighting Up Tumors
Scientists created an oral pill that can light up cancerous tumors. The technique can help improve breast cancer imaging techniques, rule out false positives and revolutionize breast cancer detection.
New SARS-Like Virus Found In Chinese Bats May Infect Humans
Researchers found a new, SARS-like virus found in Chinese horseshoe bats can possibly infect humans. The new virus WIV1-CoV binds to the same human receptors just like SARS.
Electrical Brain Stimulation May Boost Recovery From Stroke
Researchers found that electrical brain stimulation may help improve the effectivity of rehabilitation programs for stroke patients. The participants who had the electrical brain stimulation procedure as part of their rehabilitation performed better on several tasks compared to those in the control group.
Velociraptor Cousin Boreonykus Is Dog-Sized Dinosaur With Lethal Claw
Australian researchers discovered the fossils of a new dinosaur species in northern Canada. The Boreonykus is a dog-sized cousin of the famous Velociraptor and had lethal claws.
Keeping The Heart Healthy May Protect Brain From Aging
Another reason why you should love your heart. A new study has found that keeping the heart healthy helps prevent declines in thinking and memory skills and brain-processing speed.
Cuba Announces First Case Of Zika Virus Transmitted Inside The Country
Cuba announced its first case of domestic Zika infection. The blood test of a 21-year-old Havana woman showed positive for the Zika virus on Monday.
Fish-Inspired Lenses To Help Treat Common Eye Disorder
Scientists developed new contact lenses to help treat common eye disorder presbyopia or farsightedness. They took inspiration from the uniquely shaped retina of the elephant nose fish.
Medical Students At Higher Risk For Alcohol Abuse: Study
Researchers have found that medical students carry a high risk for alcohol dependence or abuse, especially if they are younger than their peers in medical school, unmarried and with high student loans. The findings call for intervention on the rate of burnout among medical students.
NYC Restaurants To Allow Dogs To Dine
Dog lovers, rejoice! New York City restaurants have finally allowed dogs to dine with you, so you don't have to leave your four-legged companion at home when you eat out with your squad.
New Lipstick Analysis Technique May Help Police Track Down Criminals
Scientists developed a new lipstick analysis method that can help track down suspects by identifying the brand of smears found at crime scenes. This new technique can effectively lift lipstick residues from various surfaces and use gas chromatography to analyze the samples.
Air Travelers To See Dip In Global Airfares This Year Due To Lower Fuel Prices
This year, we'll see more airline price drops due to lower fuel prices. Now's a great time to pack your bags and see the world!
Spiders Have More Diverse Diet Than Previously Thought
Contrary to popular belief, spiders like to snack on leaves and saps too. An international team of zoologists documented plant-eating spiders around the world except in Antarctica where no vegetarian activity was observed.
Working Long Hours At The Office Ups Risk For Heart Disease
Researchers found that heart disease risk increases with every extra hour spent on work per week. Here's another reason to wrap up work earlier.
Siri Is Ill-Equipped To Help In Times Of Crisis
Researchers found that smartphone digital voice assistants are ill-equipped in dealing with crisis questions referring to mental health, physical health and interpersonal violence. Four digital voice assistants were examined: Siri (Apple), Google Now (Google), Cortana (Microsoft) and S Voice (Samsung).
Disease-Carrying Mosquitoes Pose Threats Beyond Zika Virus
The fight against Zika virus continues, but experts warn that Zika is just one of the many diseases transmitted by mosquitoes around the world at an increasing rate. These continent-jumping diseases continue to threaten populations around the world.
Working Heart Muscle Regenerated From Skin Cells
Scientists grew a functional heart tissue in a lab made from donated, scrapped donor hearts. During the electrical stimulation in the tissue analysis, the grown heart tissue demonstrated functional contraction as a response.
Amputee Who Lost Leg To Leukemia Turns Into Competitive Gymnast
One-legged gymnast competes in nationwide competitions using a prosthetic leg. Sixteen-year-old Kate Foster lost her left leg due to a leukemia-related infection but the ordeal didn't stop her from being a competitive gymnast.
Men With Infertility Problem At Increased Risk Of Osteoporosis, Other Metabolic Diseases
Swedish researchers found that males with infertility problems have high risks of developing osteoporosis and metabolic diseases such as diabetes. They also have high risks of hypogonadism, a condition where the body is incapable of producing sufficient testosterone, resulting in low sex hormones levels.
Makeup Artist Dies After Doctors Mistake Her Tumor As Fetus
A makeup artist for Lancôme died after her doctors mistook her five-inch tumor as a proof of pregnancy. By the time she was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of cancer called adenocarcinoma, it was already terminal.
Stem Cells In Womb Lining Influence Chances For Successful Pregnancy
The breakthrough discovery can lead to new pregnancy screening methods that can help couples achieve successful pregnancies. It can also result in new preventive therapies and medications to improve stem cell numbers in the uterus.
Six Hours Of Sleep At Night As Dangerous To Health As No Sleeping At All
Here's another reason to get sufficient shut-eye tonight: Six hours of sleep is just as bad for the health as no sleep at all. A new study found that sleep-deprived people normally cope with the condition through denial.
China To Launch Own Version Of Hubble Telescope In 2020s
China is set to launch its smaller but more powerful version of the Hubble Telescope sometime in the 2020s. China's space telescope's field of view will be 300 times larger compared to that of Hubble's.
