Articles by Katherine Derla
Price Of Drug For Infants With Rare Epilepsy Jumps By 2000 Percent
Infantile spasm drug Synacthen Depot cost-per-vial jumped by 2,000 percent. The sudden price hike caused Alberta Health to delist the drug in the government-subsidized healthcare and many health officials and families affected.
Implantable Artificial Kidney May Soon Offer Economical Alternative To Dialysis And Organ Transplant: How It Works
The Kidney Project's implantable bioartificial kidney mimics the functions of a normal, healthy kidney. Once developed and approved, the coffee cup-sized device could offer kidney failure patients with less expensive alternative to dialysis and organ transplant.
Feeling Dizzy While Scrolling Your Smartphone? It Could Be Cybersickness
Cybersickness affects 50 to 80 percent of people, causing people to feel sick after staring at their phones or watching 3D flicks for a long period of time. Symptoms are so subtle people often shrug it off as stress or eyestrain.
Healthy Breakfast Linked To Better School Results: Best Foods To Boost Academic Performance
Cardiff University public health experts confirmed the link between breakfast and students' educational attainment. Interventions in young people's health can lead to overall boost in the educational attainment of young people.
Great Tits Would Rather Go Hungry Than Leave Their Mates: Other Animals With Remarkable ‘Love’ Bonds
Only three percent of mammal species are monogamous. A private eye known as 'science' revealed that extra-coupling activities exist between these animal pairs.
Ultra-Thin Material Can Hide Military Jets From Radar: Here Are Other Technologies That Can Change Warfare
Technology changes the face of warfare, literally. Chinese researchers developed an ultra-stealth material capable of hiding military jets from radar. Here are other warfare technologies in development.
Belly Fat Deadlier Than Obesity: Proven Ways To Get Rid Of Abdominal Bulges
Researchers found people with normal BMI but carries belly fat have higher health risks compared to people who have even distribution of fat in the body. Here are tips on how to lose the excess fat in the abdomen area.
Scientists Develop Gas-Dissolving 'Porous Liquid' That Can Help Fight Climate Change
The fight for climate change gained a new ally. New porous liquid, capable of capturing and storing CO2, can lead to new processes in carbon capture and storage method.
'Blood Rain' In Spain Caused By Algae That Turns Red When Stressed: Experts
The stress caused by Spain's so-called 'blood rain' was caused by stressed-out microalgae called Haematococcus pluvialis. The algae create a red pigment when in a state of stress.
Schwarzenegger Stars In Video Campaign To End Ivory Poaching: Watch The Terminator Blow Up Elephant Tusk
He is back. 'Terminator' star Arnold Schwarzenegger is on a mission to save African elephants from illegal poachers.
What's In Your Tampon? Congresswoman Calls For More Information On Feminine Hygiene Products
Increasing awareness of toxic shock syndrome prompts women to question what's in their feminine pads and tampons. NY congresswoman Carolyn Maloney's bill requiring manufacturers to disclose the complete makeup of feminine hygiene products fails every time.
Climate Change An Investment Risk: Warming Temperatures Could Erase 45 Percent Of Global Portfolio
Researchers found climate change-related sentiments can wipe out 45 percent of global investment portfolio and 23 percent of fixed income portfolio. Half of the perceived loss is avoidable, the other half is deemed unhedgeable.
Ancient Volcanic Rocks Shed Light On Origins Of Earth's Water: Here Are Other Interesting Facts About Water
Scientists have finally confirmed that Earth's water has been present since the planet's formation. What have we done with water since then?
Americans Still Getting Fatter Despite Push To Eat Healthy: What's Behind Rising Obesity Rate?
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found 36 percent of American adults are still obese in the 2011 to 2014 study. Is junk food really to blame or is it something else?
Scientists Develop 'Nanopores' That Can Make Seawater Drinkable
American scientists created a nanometer-thick porous material capable of filtering salt and other impurities from seawater, making it safe to drink. Compared to reverse osmosis, the sheath riddled with 'nanopores' requires less pressure and cost to operate.
Genetically Engineered Algae Kill Cancer Cells Without Harming Healthy Cells
Researchers from Germany and Australia genetically modified diatom algae to transport drugs to cancer cells alone, leaving the rest of the body unharmed. Initial findings showed much potential in the development of targeted chemotherapy.
Hong Kong Billionaire Buys World's Most Expensive Diamond For 7-Year-Old Daughter
Sad news to all the ladies. The world's most expensive diamond is now in the possession of billionaire Joseph Lau's 7-year-old daughter.
Uterus Transplant Gives Pregnancy Hopes To Infertile Women In The US: Cleveland Clinic To Conduct Clinical Trial
Ten women with uterus factor infertility will be given the chance to become pregnant. Cleveland Clinic will perform uterus transplant surgery for the first time in the United States.
Wearable Artificial Kidney May Replace Traditional Dialysis
The experimental Wearable Artificial Kidney device could revolutionize treatment for kidney failure patients and improve quality of life. Researchers developed a noble way to filter blood continuously and lessen complications for mineral and fluid buildup.
Expedia 2015 Etiquette Survey Reveals Most Annoying Airline Passengers
Rear-seat kickers came out as the worst airplane co-passenger in Expedia’s 2015 Airplane Etiquette Study. Findings showed not much has changed in passengers' etiquette since 2014.
Snake-Like Movement Of Sperm May Help Improve Fertility Treatments
Engineers from the University of Toronto found human sperm can slither like a snake. Findings can help improve sperm selection methods for infertility treatments.
Steem Peanut Butter Contains Twice The Caffeine Found In Cup Of Coffee: What Are The Risks For Consumers?
A single 2-tablespoon serving of Steem peanut butter has more caffeine than one serving of concentrated Red Bull. A U.S. senator says the product poses serious health risks among children and pregnant women.
Heart Condition Killed Young YouTube Star Caleb Bratayley: Medical Examiner
Health officials confirmed YouTuber Caleb Bratayley died of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, a condition where the heart muscle thickens and makes it difficult for the heart to pump blood. Caleb didn't show any symptoms and died suddenly on Oct. 1 at their home in Baltimore.
FDA Seeks Public Comment On Meaning Of Word 'Natural' On Food Labels
How natural are food products labeled as 'natural'? The FDA doesn't know so they're asking the public for answers and guidance on how to solve the long-standing issue.
Researchers Capture And Tag Rare Speartooth Sharks In Australia
One of the world's most rare shark species, the speartooth sharks, was captured for the first time in the north Queensland River in Australia. Researchers from CSIRO and Australia Zoo tagged one female and one male adult shark to study the creatures' movements and preferred habitat.
Discovery Of New Plasma Confinement State Holds Key To Achieving Fusion Energy
A research on high-temperature and high-density plasma confinement using magnetic fields could lead to the development of fusion energy. Improving the confinement state of magnetic islands holds the key to the future of fusion plasma.
AstraZeneca Lupus Drug Anifrolumab Impresses In Mid-Stage Trial
AstraZeneca's anifrolumab targets inflammation-related protein called type 1 interferon (IFN) receptor, which plays a central role in lupus. Phase II testing showed promising results.
Soldiers Who Served In Afghan War Zone Have Elevated Suicide Risks
Recent report from the Canadian Armed Forces' top health officials found increased suicide rates among soldiers who served in the Afghanistan war. Findings prompted military's top officials to make troops' mental health a top priority.
Stay Off Facebook If You Want To Be Happier: Here's Why
A real happy life doesn't need Facebook likes. Researchers from the Denmark-based Happiness Research Institute found logging out of Facebook will make you happier.
Wealth Advantage? Rich People Less Likely To Die Waiting For An Organ Transplant
Money can't buy a new heart but it can certainly help wealthy patients wait less to get a transplant. Researchers found wealthy patients who are multiple-listed have better chances of getting the organ they need for transplant.
