Articles by Katherine Derla
Pamela Anderson Claims She Is Cured Of Hepatitis C
The Baywatch star poses a racy photo on Instagram to announce that she is finally free of hepatitis C. Anderson was diagnosed with the disease in 2001 and underwent a new FDA-approved drug regimen in early 2015.
Apple Cider Linked To Illinois Foodborne Disease Outbreak
A recent outbreak of foodborne disease in Illinois has been linked to apple cider sold at a state festival, which has affected approximately 70 people. Local health officials urges citizens to see a doctor for possible cryptosporidium and E. coli.
New Moon Formation Model Reveals Why Lunar Rocks Have Fewer Volatile Elements Than Earth’s
Astronomers explain why the Moon rock samples have less volatile elements found on Earth such as potassium, zinc and sodium. New model showed a different take on how the Moon is formed out of a debris disk from the proto-Earth and Theia collision.
Drinking Three Glasses Of Champagne Per Week May Help Prevent Dementia
Lab rats showed improved performance in memory tests after taking small amounts of champagne. Phenolic, which is found in grapes used to create champagne, can restore proteins in cortex and hippocampus, parts of the brain associated with learning and memory.
Starbucks Plain Red Holiday Cups Anger Some Christians
Starbucks dropped holiday icons in favor of a plain red design to inspire a culture of diversity and belongingness. The plain red cups are meant as a blank canvas to encourage people to share their own Christmas stories, but some Christians took it as an assault on the Christian culture.
Happiness Declining In Adults Over 30 Years Old
Happiness seems evasive for people over 30 years old. Researchers found adults over 30 are less happy in the 2010s than in the 1970s.
Eating Homemade Meals Reduces Risks For Type 2 Diabetes
Two home cooked meals a day can help in reducing risk of type 2 diabetes. Researchers suggest that home cooking could be the first step in keeping diabetes and cardiovascular diseases at bay.
6 Million-Year-Old Skull Of Elephant Found In China
The discovery of the six-million-year old elephant skull in Shuitangba, Zhaotong City in China pushed back the species' history by one million years. The fossil suggests that the species originated somewhere in Yunnan Province.
Traveling Abroad For Organ Transplants Comes With Health Risks
Wait-listed transplant patients sometimes go the extreme mile to get the organ they need: buy black market donor organs in another country. Experts found the post-surgery health risks are 'not worth it', which go beyond ethical and legal dangers.
Pregnant Women Urged To Exercise To Avoid Depression
A UK study found pregnant women who reported symptoms of depression tend to sit down for long periods. The researchers suggested exercise as an effective way to avoid depression and prevent complications associated with sedentary behavior during pregnancy.
Sexual Activity Safe For Heart Patients, Study Finds
Researchers from Brazil developed a sexual activity chart that can help heart patients manage their sex life without the fear of heart-related complications. Heart patients should remember one word: KiTOMI.
New Compound Can Be Used In Eye Drops To Reverse Cataract
Lab tests showed a chemical compound was able to clear cataracts in both rats and human eye lens tissue. The soluble chemical can be administered like common eye drops.
Siblings Do Not Often Share The Same Food Allergies
Parents shouldn't assume siblings share the same food allergies, study revealed. Early food allergy testing prior to the introduction of potential allergens is not recommended by experts.
NASA Cuts Boeing From Competition To Deliver International Space Station Cargo
Boeing's CST-100 Starliner is out of the NASA's Commercial Resupply Services competition. NASA pushed back award date to January 2016 with Sierra Nevada Corporation, SpaceX and Orbital ATK left in the running.
Scientists In China Decode 'Language' Of Giant Panda
Chinese scientists deciphered 13 different vocalizations from giant pandas. The five-year study analyzed the giant pandas' 'language' at a conservation center in Sichuan province.
Woman Develops Severe Iron Deficiency Likely Because Of Head Lice Infestation
Severe iron deficiency traced to chronic head lice infestation led to a woman being admitted to a hospital in Saudi Arabia. The 23-year-old woman was suffering from depression that caused poor hygiene.
Is Cancer Contagious? CDC Discovers Tapeworms Can Transmit Cancerous Cells To Humans
Tapeworm population in a male HIV patient turned malignant and caused multiple tumors to grow and spread in his body, leading to his death. The scientific community is still in the dark about how the human parasite cells turned cancerous.
Archaeologists Discover Fossils Of Dog-Sized Giant Rats In East Timor
Australian archaeologists found seven fossils of ancient giant rats in East Timor. Approximately, 10 times bigger than modern rats, the fossils are the largest known rat species to date.
Estrogen Drug Does Not Help Women With Alzheimer's Disease: Study
Researchers found estrogen drug raloxifene does not improve conditions of women with mild to moderate dementia because of Alzheimer's disease. Small benefit cannot be excluded due to the study's small size.
US Senate Panel To Investigate Valeant, Turing Drug Price Hike
The senate committee probed on four pharmaceutical companies to check on medication cost hikes. The action is needed as some cost surges look more than just overcharging.
Scientists 'Kidnap' Endangered Hawaiian Petrel Chicks To Protect Them From Predators
Ten Hawaiian petrel chicks were flown from their Kauaʻi's north shore nesting ground to their new home in the Kīlauea Point National Wildlife Refuge. The endangered Hawaiian treasures were transported to predator-free zone as part of a project 30 years in the making.
Kangaroos Produce As Much Methane As Horses But Marsupial Still Considered Environmentally Friendly
A single kangaroo can fart 45.5 pounds of methane into the air annually. Researchers found kangaroos have an active methane-producing microbe community in their guts.
Footballers Plagued By Bad Teeth: Researchers Say Poor Dental Health Affects Game Performance
With such great physique, some footballers suffer from bad teeth. New research found poor dental health including gum disease and dental cavities affect performance of football players.
Drone-Like Structure Spotted On Mars [Video]
Just in time for the 'Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens,' alien conspirators found a drone-like structure on Mars. With a little bit of photo enhancement, conspiracy theorists reveal what they looked like years ago.
Cassini Image Reveals Expansive Dunes Of Saturn Moon Titan
Saturn's icy surface shows a dark, H-shaped area where two dune-filled regions meet. Titan's H-shaped dune lands are so massive they can be seen from space.
Life On Mars Atmosphere? NASA To Reveal Key Science Findings On History Of Red Planet
Is Mars the new Earth? American space agency to reveal new findings about Mars' atmospheric history and its fate on Nov. 5.
Living Alone Linked To Poor Diet: Single People Eat Fewer Fruits, Veg And Opt For Ready-Made Meals
Australian researchers found people who live alone have lesser intake of vegetables and fruits and are more likely to eat fast, convenient and ready-made meals. The study found elderly people are at risk and that men are more likely to fall into the bad habit trap.
Mothers Lower Ovarian Cancer Risks With Every Child: Study
Women with one child have 20 percent less chances of acquiring any type of ovarian cancer compared to women who did not bear children. There is also a 40 percent decrease in the risk of developing clear cell tumors and endometrioid cancers.
Revolutionary HIV Treatment Could Be Underway As Clinical Trial Shows Promising Result For Combination Drug
A combination drug from Johnson & Johnson and ViiV Healthcare showed promising results in suppressing HIV in a clinical trial. Initial results showed the long-lasting injectable drugs can suppress the virus when taken regularly.
Chipotle E. Coli Outbreak Likely Caused By Contaminated Produce, Says Oregon Health Official
Forty-three Chipotle Mexican Grill branches in Washington and Oregon temporarily closed due to the E. coli outbreak. Health officials' early investigations revealed the outbreak was caused by tainted produce.
