Articles by Katherine Derla
New DNA Test For Embryos Improves Pregnancy Chances Of IVF Patients By 80 Percent
British scientists developed a DNA test for IVF women to help raise pregnancy chances by studying levels of mitochondrial DNA. Costing around £200 (a little over $300), the test could be available in the next six months in the UK.
Gautama Buddha Statue On Planet Mars? Experts Say It Is Likely A Case Of Pareidolia
Another Mars conspiracy theory has been debunked. The Gautama Buddha statue seen in a photo taken on Mars is simply caused by the brain seeing familiar patterns or faces in random objects.
Scientists Develop Robots That Mimic Best Abilities Of Nature: Robo-Roaches, RoboClam, Tabot And More
Scientists continue to develop nature-inspired robots through biomimetics. These robots aid in various fields, from search and rescue operations to surgery to explorations on Mars.
Remains Of 16th Century Church Emerge From Mexican Reservoir As Water Levels Drop
An adversity brought beauty. Relics of a 16th-century church rises out of the depth due to severe drought affecting the Nezahualcoyotl reservoir in Chiapas, Mexico.
Using Hormone Replacement Therapy To Cope With Menopause Is Safe, Study Shows
In early 2000s, women stopped taking Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) to cure symptoms of menopause due to reports linking it to higher chances of developing certain cancers. New research gave HRT an all-clear after more than a decade of fear.
Hormone In Mother's Milk May Influence Children's Social Behavior After Weaning
Breast milk is still best for babies in more ways than one. New research found levels of cortisol in breastfed babies to be less impulsive at six months.
Victims Of Weight Discrimination Likely To Die Early: Study
Losing weight is a pretty difficult task. Living with excess weight and the discernment that comes with it are even more difficult. Now, American researchers found weight discrimination increases mortality risk.
Man-made Activities Pose More Threats To Wildlife Than Climate Change: Fossils Reveal Humans Drove Caribbean Species To Extinction
American researchers discovered a collection of extinct species in a cave in the Bahamas. Fossils showed human activities contributed to several species death.
Frequent Sex Can Help Clear Kidney Stones: Study
A kidney stone is a crystalline mineral material that is formed in the kidney or urinary tract. Turkish scientists recommend a delightful new cure to this very painful condition: frequent sex.
Blood Test Startup Theranos Faces Scrutiny: FDA Says Nanotainer An 'Unapproved Medical Device'
Medical tech startup Theranos aimed to revolutionize the way blood samples are tested with their Nanotainer device and Edison machine. The California-based company is now being scrutinized by the FDA for the products' accuracy and novelty.
FDA Declines Approval Of Shire's Eye Drug Lifitegrast
FDA requested further clinical studies for Shire's dry eye disease drug Lifitegrast. Shire prepares to respond with the results of the OPUS-3 Trial expected to come out before the year ends.
First Female Libido Drug Hits Market: What To Know About Addyi
Finally, after many years of neglect by a majority of drug companies, libido problems in women now have a solution. How exactly does Addyi work and how safe is it?
Larger Brain Does Not Equate To High IQ: Study
A new study debunked the notion that a larger brain equates to a higher level of IQ. Scientists found that there is a very weak link between IQ and brain size.
Nearly 40 Percent Of Workers Who Call In Sick Are Not Ill: Survey
A 2015 survey found 38 percent of employees feigned sickness to get a day off from work. More than one in five employers have fired an employee for faking a sick call.
White House Call For Banning Conversion Therapy In LGBT Youth Gets Scientific Backing
A scientific report puts to rest all claims that homosexuality is a mental illness that can be cured or converted. The report aims to end conversion therapy practices across all 50 states and avoid putting the LGBTQ youth from much risk.
Organic Nanocomposites Could Pave Way For Biodegradable Displays For Electronics
University of Missouri researchers are on their way to develop the first biodegradable displays for phones and other electronic gadgets. Using peptide nanostructures lowers polymer usage, resulting in 85 percent biodegradability.
Data Science Machine Eliminates Human Intuition For Big-data Analysis
MIT researchers developed a software for big-data analysis. Without human intervention, the Data Science Machine beat 615 out of 906 human teams in three data science competitions.
Ebola Can Be Sexually Transmitted: Male Survivors Can Harbor Virus In Semen For At Least Nine Months
Studies found Ebola in men's semen can survive longer than the average and may be transmitted sexually. Health officials strongly suggest abstaining from sex or using a condom to avoid infecting sexual partners.
NASA's Cassini Spacecraft Captures Close Up Images Of Icy Saturn Moon Enceladus
Saturn's icy moon Enceladus reveals a clawed surface. NASA's Cassini spacecraft sent back the first batch of Enceladus' close up shots.
This Is Why Australia Needs To Kill 2 Million Cats By 2020
In the last 200 years, Australia lost 29 unique mammal species. Feral cats are threatening around 124 endangered wildlife natives. Officials said Australia's move to cull two million feral cats is justifiable and necessary.
Study Reveals How Smoking Speeds Up Aging
You can literally puff the years away. Osaka University researchers proved how smoking affects the aging-related molecule alpha-klotho in the blood serum.
Here Are The Things That Scare Americans The Most
A research - America's Top Fears 2015 - revealed people are most scared of events such as biological warfare, identity theft and terrorism. With Halloween just around the corner, it's not surprising to know that fear of zombies is also included in the list.
Cancer Survivors Have Poor Eating Habits: Study
Study found very little difference in eating habits of cancer survivors and people who never had cancer. Both groups failed to meet the recommended daily dietary needs.
Has The City Of Sodom Been Found? Experts Say They Have Discovered The Location Of The Biblical City In Eastern Jordan
Archaeologists might have discovered the original 'sin city'. In the Bible, God rained fire on the City of Sodom to punish its citizens for their ludicrous sexual acts.
Red Wine May Be Good For Diabetics But Only For Those On Mediterranean Diet
A toast to preventive measures. Researchers found a glass of red wine is good for diabetics who are on a Mediterranean Diet.
#NoBraDay Wants To Raise Breast Cancer Awareness But Critics Say Event Is Purely Sexual
Set aside the lingerie and free your ta-tas, at least for a day. #NoBraDay is currently a trending hashtag across all social media platforms leaving supporters and critics much to say about the sexual aspect of the breast cancer awareness campaign.
Bowel Cancer Has Four Distinct Types: Discovery Could Lead To Development Of More Effective Treatments
The World Cancer Research Fund announced a staggering 1.4 million new cases of bowel cancer were diagnosed in 2012. The research found bowel cancer has four distinguishable classifications, paving the way for the development of more targeted treatments.
Blood Clot Kills 4,000 Cancer Patients A Year
Blood clot is a known risk for both cancer and chemotherapy patients. A report published by UK's All-Party Parliamentary Thrombosis Group found hospitals fall short in informing cancer patients about the risk of death from blood clot.
Electric Shock Therapy Still Used As Gay 'Cure' In China
Love wins but not always. Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) activists proved that reparative therapy in China is still in business. Shock therapy remains as the go-to cure for same-sex attraction.
Planned Parenthood To Stop Accepting Reimbursement For Aborted Fetal Tissue
Planned Parenthood announced the nonreimbursement of fetal tissue donations in all its clinics. The announcement was made in response to the 'ludicrous idea' that the nonprofit organization was trying to monetize the donation of fetal tissue.
