Articles by Katherine Derla
Middle-Age Women With Gum Disease Likely To Develop Breast Cancer
Researchers found that women with gum disease are more likely to develop breast cancer, especially those who smoke. Other experts cautioned that gum disease could be an indicator of overall poor health and not a specific breast cancer risk.
One In Three US Deaths Directly Linked To Heart Disease
American Heart Association's 2016 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics Update found nearly 31 percent of all deaths worldwide are linked to cardiovascular disease. The update also tracked behaviors and health factors linked to the cardiovascular deaths.
CDC Probes New Outbreak That May Be Linked To Chipotle
Five people in Oklahoma, North Dakota and Kansas fell ill due to the new E. Coli strain that could be linked to Chipotle's recent foodborne illness outbreak. All five people ate at a Chipotle restaurant a week before getting sick.
King Tut's Wet Nurse May Have Been His Sister Meritaten: Archeologist
Egyptian officials said Tutankhamun's wet nurse might have been his sister Princess Meritaten. The wet nurse's tomb was opened to the media on Dec. 20 ahead of its official public opening in January 2016.
FDA Investigates Theranos Complaints By Two Former Employees
Theranos is in hot water again! The U.S. FDA is currently investigating two laboratory and research practices complaints filed by two former employees against the startup, one of which was filed to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Time Lapse Video Reveals How Superbug Colony Moves
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus or MRSA was thought to be static. For the first time, however, researchers were able to videotape the superbug colony's movement, which may lead to the development of new vaccines that can target the superbug's motility.
Nurse Who Reused Flu Shot Syringes Committed Other Blunders: CDC
TotalWellness and Mary Roback both committed errors. Apart from reusing syringes to administer 67 flu vaccines to Otsuka Pharmaceutical employees, the vaccines were not properly stored, transported and handled.
Fish Oil Transforms Fat-Storing Cells Into Fat-Burning Cells: Study
Japanese researchers found fish oil can convert some of the body's fat-storing cells into fat-burning cells, which can help in weight loss and weight management. Mice lab tests showed subjects who ate fatty foods infused with fish oil gained 5 to 10 percent less weight.
Search And Rescue Dog Sniffed Out Lung Cancer In Maryland Woman
A search-and-rescue dog's training and highly sensitive nose detected its owner's lung cancer long enough to prevent it from spreading. Owner Anne Wills has been working with Heidi for more than seven years in a non-profit organization that helps people finding missing pets.
New Nasal Spray May Give Diabetes Patients Faster Low Blood Sugar Treatment
Clinical tests showed that a glucagon nasal spray worked as effectively as the injectable option in treating severe hypoglycemia. It may take the nasal spray slightly longer to increase blood sugar levels, but it is faster to administer than an injection.
France Passed Law That Bans Excessively Thin Models
It's now illegal to hire excessively thin models in France. A new law requires working models to provide a medical certificate to prove they are "fit" to work.
Get Moving To Improve Physical Endurance: 'Exercise Hormone' Enhances Your Stamina
Exercise prompts skeletal muscles to release an 'exercise hormone' called musclin that increases stamina and mitochondria production. In mice lab tests, musclin infusion enabled the subjects to run harder and longer in mouse wheels.
Those Cosmic Donuts Around Black Holes Are Actually Lumpier Than We Thought
NASA and ESA scientists found cosmic discs surrounding super massive black holes look like defective, lumpy donuts. NASA's Nuclear Spectroscopic Telescope Array (NuSTAR) successfully penetrated the thick cluster of gas and dust, giving the scientists a closer look.
Slow Chewing Of Food May Help Prevent Kids From Gaining Excess Weight
A study found that slow eating helped children lose weight by up to 5.7 percent in six months and up to 4.8 in one year. Chewing for 30 seconds before the next bite allows the satiety reflex to signal the brain that the stomach is full, which prevents people from overeating.
Elephant Daughters Step Up And Fill In For Matriarchs Poached For Ivory
Research found elephant daughters step up to fill their mothers' roles in the community following a poaching tragedy. The 16-year study followed the elephant community in Kenya's Samburu National Reserve.
Clinical Depression In Early Childhood Changes Anatomy Of Brain
The MRI brain scans of clinically depressed preschoolers showed abnormal growth of gray matter compared to children unaffected by the illness. Findings showed steeper drops in brain tissue volume and thickness as well as a thinner cortex, a vital brain part linked to processing emotions.
Are You Secret Santa Or Grinch? MRI Reveals 'Christmas Spirit' In Brains Of People
Using MRI scans, researchers quantified neural responses of people shown Christmas-related images. The small study found people who celebrate Christmas have higher brain activities in five specific areas compared to people who don't celebrate the holiday.
New Bill Would Require Men To Wait 24 Hours, Undergo Psych Exam Before Buying Viagra
South Carolina Rep. Mia McLeod proposed a bill that would entail men a 24-hour wait, produce a partner's signed affidavit and see a sex therapist before they can purchase Viagra. The bill's goal is to highlight the difficulties South Carolina women face if they chose to get an abortion.
Formerly Conjoined Twin Sisters Visit Doctors, Nurses Who Helped In Landmark Operation 13 Years Ago
After 13 years, Josie and Teresita returned to Mattel Children's Hospital to decorate the rooms of patients who will spend the holidays at the hospital. The twins survived a 23-hour operation in 2002 that separated them and helped them live separate but connected lives.
Progressive Brain Disease CTE Is A Unique Disease, Study Confirms
Boston researchers enrolled a panel of neuropathologists to blindly review slides from 25 tau brain deposits using a provisional diagnostic criteria. For the first time, the panel concluded the unique brain signature of chronic traumatic encephalopathy or CTE.
Healthier Food Choices Is Not Healthy For Mother Earth: New Study Puts Spotlight On Energy Use
American researchers found lettuce has a higher greenhouse gas emission footprint per calorie compared to bacon. Researchers found eating a healthier diet made up of fruits, vegetables, seafood and dairy increases energy use, water consumption and gas emissions.
Want A Window Seat? SkyDeck Will Put You On Top Of Airplane With Bubble-Type Window
SkyDeck offers passengers a 360-degree view and the chance to sit on top of a plane encased in a fully transparent, condensation-proof and UV-protected bubble canopy. SkyDeck's bubble is made of the same material used in supersonic fighter jets and can withstand all elements.
Scientists Claim 'Super Condom' Can Help With War Against AIDS
HIV prevention just received a new ally dubbed as the 'Super Condom.' A team of Indian-American researchers created a hydrogel-based condom that contains anti-HIV properties that kill the virus in case the condom breaks.
Forward To The Future: DARPA Predicts What The World Will Be Like In 2045
In DARPA's 'Forward to the Future' video series, three researchers shared predictions on what life will be like in 2045. According to their forecasts, advanced AI, nanotechnology and neurotechnology will dominate the future.
New NASA Satellite Maps Show Air Quality Indicators In Various Regions And Cities
NASA unveiled an interactive global map showing the concentrations of nitrogen dioxide across the globe. The regions and cities with the least and most levels of the gas glowed blue and red, respectively. The interactive maps also tracked the nitrogen dioxide trend in the past 10 years.
Smoking And Secondhand Smoke Linked To Infertility And Early Menopause In Women
A study that involved 93,000 women linked passive and active smoking to early menopause and fertility issues. Women exposed to high tobacco smoke experienced early menopause up to two years in advance.
Sloppy Drinking Maximizes Dogs' Ability To Lap Up Fluid
Researchers found dogs plunge their tongues into the water to create a water column that they can raise into their mouths. Dog tongues also curl downward creating a ladle that raises small amounts of water. The precise movements happen too quickly for the naked eye to observe.
Primary Care Doctors Lead Prescription Of Opioid Drugs In The US: Study
The majority of opioid drug prescriptions come from general practitioners and not from the small cluster of "pill mills" prescribers. Researchers suggest law enforcement efforts should go after the biggest prescribers to lessen the opioid epidemic.
Doctors May Help Cure Poverty For Patients And Their Families
Canadian doctors sought to tackle poverty as a health issue due to mounting evidence linking poverty with increased rates of chronic disease. The Poverty Tool offers a three-step approach to assist health care providers in tackling poverty.
Dentist Carries Out Root Canal Treatment On 400-Pound Gorilla
A team of dentists in England performed a root canal treatment on Pertinax, a 400-pound, western lowland gorilla at Paignton Zoo, England. Pertinax was given enough anesthesia that sedated him for two hours while the dental team went to work.
