Articles by Katherine Derla
Sports Authority To Close All Stores After Failing To Secure A Buyer
It's Sports Authority's last two minutes in the retail game. With no buyer in sight, the American retailer will close the doors in all its remaining stores forever.
14-Carat Oppenheimer Blue Becomes Most Expensive Diamond To Be Sold At Auction
The rare 14.62-carat Oppenheimer Blue diamond has a new master. Apart from setting a new actual sale price record for an auctioned jewel, the Oppenheimer Blue also became the biggest Fancy Vivid Blue diamond sold at an auction.
Three Out Of 10 Gay Men In Southern Cities Have HIV: Report
A new report has found that HIV frequency rate is most dire among men who have sex with men (MSM) population in southern cities of the U.S. Findings show that three out of 10 gay men are diagnosed with HIV.
Nigerian Girl Kidnapped By Boko Haram Rescued From Captivity
Two years after the Boko Haram kidnapping, one of the Nigerian schoolgirls was rescued and reunited with her family. But she was not alone - she had a young. The young woman said the other schoolgirls are still in the forest.
World's Smallest Porpoise Nearly Extinct As Number Drops To 60
The world's smallest porpoise, the vaquita, is at the brink of extinction: there are only 60 left in the world. Illegal fishing for another endangered species is accidentally killing off the vaquitas.
Coal Dust Can Kill Corals, Slow Down Growth Rate Of Fish And Seagrasses: Study
Coal dust from shipping activities poses new dangers to coral reef systems, fish and seagrass. High exposure to coal dust can kill corals in two weeks while those exposed to lower levels survived longer, but died after a month.
Teen Poisoning Cases In The UK On The Rise Because Of Heavy Drinking Among Girls
Teen poisoning cases surged in the UK because of heavy drinking. The rates were particularly high among teenage girls and young women, especially the ones living in the UK's poorest areas.
Scientists Find Protein That May Prevent Miscarriages
A new study discovers a protein that can potentially prevent miscarriages and other pregnancy complications. Understanding early embryo development can enhance existing interventions in the fight against repetitive miscarriages.
High Number Of Moose Deaths Linked To Ticks
The clock is ticking, as another moose dies of tick infestation. Early reports show that almost three-fourths of the 36 collar-tracked calves in New Hampshire have died because of the parasites.
More Than 6,000 Postal Service Workers Attacked By Dogs In 2015
Run, mailman, run! An annual survey by the U.S. Postal Service found that 6,549 of their employees were attacked by dogs in 2015 while on the job.
Hy-Vee Voluntarily Recalls Frozen Fried Rice Due To Listeria Fears
American supermarket chain Hy-Vee voluntarily recalled two of its frozen rice food items due to listeria scares. To date, no hospitalizations linked to the case have been reported.
Petition Urges Amazon To Stop Selling Wildlife Specimens
Wildlife SOS launched an online petition to stop Amazon from selling wildlife specimens and hunting gear, such as snares and leghold traps. This NGO in India also urged the U.S.-based retailer to take down DIY books about hunting traps.
Father's Drinking Behavior May Up Risk For Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
If you've always wanted to be a father, better limit your alcohol intake as early as possible. A new report suggests a biological father's drinking behavior has negative impacts on his unborn children.
Fake Cigarettes Pose Health Risks, Undermine Efforts To Reduce Smoking
Cigarette smoking is dangerous to your health, but it can get worse. Fake cigarettes sold in the black market contain 500 percent higher levels of carcinogens such as nicotine, tar, arsenic and lead.
Frequent Use Of Social Media May Lead To Eating Disorder
Here's another reason why you should log out of Facebook more often. A new analysis found that frequently checking your social media feeds can lead to body image issues and eating disorders in young adults.
Your Car's Side Windows May Not Protect You From Harmful UV Rays: Here's What You Can Do
Lather on sunscreen, put on your sunglasses and roll up your windows. A new study found that your car's side windows may not be enough to protect you from the sun's harmful UV light.
72-Year-Old Indian Woman Gives Birth Through IVF
An Indian couple in their 70s became parents after 46 years of marriage. A 72-year-old Indian woman becomes a first-time mother through IVF but several ethical issues surround the successful birth.
German Shepherd Takes Rattlesnake Bite To Protect 7-Year-Old
When a rescue dog becomes a hero. A 2-year-old rescue German Shepherd risks his life to save his 7-year-old human from a rattlesnake bite.
Side Effects Of Common Antibiotics Outweigh Benefits In Some Infections
Antibiotic dependence and overuse are becoming huge problems, and the situation is getting worse. The FDA said the side effects of common antibiotics outweigh the benefits in some infections.
Here Are The Top Most Polluted Cities In The World
Surprise, Delhi is no longer the world's most polluted city in the world! Based on the new WHO data, cities in Southeast Asia, Western Pacific and the Middle East still showed increasingly high levels of air pollution.
Obamacare Lawsuit: Judge Says Affordable Care Act Wrongly Repays Funds To Insurers
A judge decided in favor of the House Republicans on the Obamacare lawsuit. The ruling said that the Administration should not spend billions of federal funds to subsidize payments to private insurers under the Obama health care law without Congress' approval.
Dwarf Planet Snow White Bigger Than Previously Believed
A new study found that the dwarf planet 2007 OR10, nicknamed 'Snow White,' is much bigger and darker than previously believed. This makes Snow White the third biggest dwarf planet in our solar system.
European Tourist May Be Responsible For Measles Outbreak In Eastern Massachusetts
A European tourist may have exposed residents in Eastern Massachusetts to measles. Officials warned that the foreign tourist, who traveled from May 1 to 8 in the Greater Boston area, was contagious.
Prince Charles Uses Homeopathic Treatments For Farm Animals To Curb Dependence On Antibiotics
In the battle against antibiotic dependence, Prince Charles shared that he uses homeopathic treatments for his farm animals. Homeopathy theorizes that a disease can be treated by a substance that coaxes similar symptoms among healthy individuals.
Thousands Of Tuna Crabs Crawl Ashore In Southern California Beaches
Beaches in Southern California are turning red as thousands of tuna crabs wash ashore on Wednesday morning. The same thing happened last year, marking this event as the second year in a row that tuna crabs pepper the shores.
Popular Club Drug Could Be Key To Fighting Depression, Suicidal Tendencies
Ketamine could hold the key to fighting suicidal attempts and depression in people. The drug is capable of triggering out-of-body experiences and hallucinations, which earned it the moniker 'club drug.'
Ancient Space Dust Contain Hints Of Oxygen In Earth's Early Atmosphere
Ancient space dust revealed new twists in the chemical makeup of our planet's early upper atmosphere. The analysis suggested that it contained about the same amount of oxygen then as it does at present, about 20 percent.
Teens Who Eat Plenty Of Fruits At Reduced Risk For Breast Cancer
It's time to load up on bananas, apples, oranges and grapes! Teenage girls who eat plenty of fruits have lower risks of developing breast cancer when they reach middle-age. Here's more reason why fruits are good for you.
Looming Eruption Prompts Warning To Stay Away From New Zealand's Lord Of The Rings Volcano
Officials warned visitors to stay away from Mount Ruapehu, the so-called 'Lord Of The Rings Volcano,' because of a potential eruption. Mount Ruapehu is located at the Tongariro National Park in the North Island.
FDA To Review Official Definition Of 'Healthy'
The FDA announced its re-evaluation of the official definition of 'healthy' in food packaging. Any changes could potentially alter how some foods are being marketed in the U.S.
