Articles by Katherine Derla
NASA Working On Space Shotgun That Can Blast Asteroids
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is building the world's first asteroid-blasting shotgun.
Midsize Crocs Tend To Be Nomadic And May Cause Problems For Humans
University of Australia researchers revealed a crocodile’s size affects its urge to go outside its usual range.
IUCN Warns Sumatran Rhino Likely To Become Extinct
In saving the Sumatran Rhino from extinction, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) called for donors around the world to actively take part.
Hawaii's Mauna Loa Volcano Shows Signs of Unrest, Officials Raise Alert Level
The United States Geological Survey continuous update on Mauna Loa’s unrest led to an advisory/yellow alert.
Heart Attacks Not Triggered By Sexual Activity, Experts Say
German study encouraged heart attack survivors not to withhold on physical activities – including sex.
Parents Can Help Their Bulimic Kids Recover Faster: Here's How
Family-based therapy is more effective than cognitive behavioral therapy in helping teens battling bulimia, researchers prove.
Remember This:One-Third Of Babies Born In 2015 Will Develop Dementia In Their Lifetime
Alzheimer’s Research UK warned the public of an impending crisis in national health that calls for long-term sustainable research funding.
California Dairy Recalls Soft Cheeses Linked With Listeria Illnesses And Death
California cheese manufacturer Karoun Dairies Inc. recalled products following a food positioning outbreak that left one dead and 23 others sick.
Genetic Disorder To Blame: Children Born Girls Become Boys At Puberty In A Dominican Republic Village
Scientists interviewed a ‘Guevedoce’ male in a remote Dominican Republic village where one in 90 babies turn from female to male during puberty.
Drinking Beetroot Juice Can Help Improve Sprinting And Decision-Making Of Athletes
New research revealed drinking beetroot-based products affect your workout and sports success. Scientists at the University of Exeter is getting to the root of sports performance.
One In Ten Toddlers Watch TV And Use Tablets Too Much In Bed: Study
The rise of the ‘iTods’ pose health and educational risks for children aged six months to four years.
Public Schools To Stock Drug Antidote Naloxone In Response To Heroin Epidemic
School districts across the United States adopted the Pennsylvania law that allows public schools to stock up on heroin antidote drug naloxone.
Passive Smoking Increases Diabetes Risks By 22 Percent: How To Reduce Exposure To Secondhand Smoke
Non-smokers inhaling secondhand smoke are 22 percent more likely to develop type 2 diabetes, a new study shows.
Universal Health Services Shelling Out $350M To Buy Addiction Treatment Company Foundations Recovery Network
Hospital operator Universal Health Services announced its intent to buy Foundations Recovery Network for $350 million dollars.
Woman Suffering From Severe Headache Has Tapeworm Eggs in Her Brain
Doctors have successfully removed tapeworm eggs inside the brain of Yadira Rostro, the 31-year-old woman who suffered massive headaches for nine months.
Mold At Pittsburgh Hospital May Have Contributed To Death Of Two Patients
The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) Presbyterian Hospital shut down its cardiothoracic intensive care last Sept. 3 for cleanup following a mold investigation.
Gonorrhea Strain Resistant To Azithromycin Drug Spreading
A gonorrhea outbreak in northern England sparked nationwide health concern when new reported cases proved resistant to the azithromycin drug treatment.
1 In 50 Million: Rare Triplet Boys Born In New York
A family in Long Island, New York, welcomed a miracle July 1 when a one-in-a-50-million identical triplets were born.
New Gene And BMI Study Says Tall People Are More Likely To Be Slim
Study claimed genetics control your height and body mass index. Tall people are genetically wired to be slim.
ADHD Symptoms May Delay Autism Diagnosis By Three Years
A new study revealed it takes longer to rule out autism in children with ADHD symptoms. A new study warns parents of children suffering from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) of an underlying and more alarming condition.
UK School Bans Fruits And Nuts Over Allergy Fears
Students at the Reigate Park Primary School were banned from bringing fruits, chocolate and nuts to school after a student suffered an allergic reaction.
Children Without Access To Garden More Likely To Become Obese, New Study Says
New study showed children with no access to gardens have 40 percent risk of getting obese by the age of seven.
Resveratrol May Halt Progression Of Alzheimer's Disease: Where To Find This Compound
Resveratrol slows down the progression of Alzheimer’s disease in older adults, new research reveals.
Black Children Less Likely To Get Pain Medication In ER: Study
Black children with acute appendicitis are less likely to receive painkillers in the emergency room, a new study shows.
Pancreatic Cancer Patients Denied Treatment By Health Watchdog
UK’s National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) will not fund life-extending drug Abraxane to pancreatic cancer patients due to high cost.
American Diet Can Cause Sickness In Just Three Days: Study
A unique experiment showed American Diet can result to insulin resistance and oxidative stress in 3 days.
Another Reason Not To Eat Junk Food: It Shrinks Your Brain
Australian study found smaller hippocampi in older people with unhealthy diets (Western Diet).Junk food affects brain areas responsible for mental health, learning and memory.
North Carolina Mom In Coma Wakes Up After Hearing Her Newborn Baby Cry
Baby’s cry jolted a mother from childbirth coma. This is the story of how Baby Rylan Cawley saved a life.
New Drugs Could Overcome Antibiotic Resistance: Here's How They Work
Study found new type of antibiotic that kills bacteria effectively and prevents MRSA-related deaths.
Healthy Body Could Translate To Healthy Brain In Older Adults: Study
A new study shows improved executive functions in the brain of older people with better cardiorespiratory health.
