Articles by Katrina Pascual
Concussion Rate In Children May Be Vastly Underestimated
Pediatric concussion rates in the U.S. may be vastly underreported, according to a new report from CHOP and the CDC. The authors recommend seeking pediatric care for these cases instead of rushing to the ER right away.
New Gene Screening Test To Help Doctors Identify Rare Genetic Diseases In Newborns
The next generation of genetic sequencing could pave the way for the speedy molecular diagnosis of rare genetic diseases in newborns. The pilot study conducted by Canadian researchers diagnosed a number of rare conditions in the babies.
Researchers Use Google Trends To Know If Chickenpox Is A Seasonal Disease
Researchers analyzed Google Trends data to study chickenpox incidence worldwide and the impact of the chickenpox vaccine. Countries with mandated immunization appeared to have lost their seasonal epidemics.
New Species Of Peacock Spiders Found In Australia
Seven new species of peacock spiders,which continue to fascinate biologists and science lovers with their bright colors and unique courtship rituals, were recently discovered in Western and South Australia. The spiders belong to the genus Maratus.
Proposal Seeks To Allow Sale Of Irradiated Ground Beef In Canada
Irradiated ground beef may soon be found on grocery shelves in Canada, as Health Canada has proposed amendments that would allow the food to go through irradiation to kill E.coli bacteria and other pathogens.
Watch How Rescuers Save Baby Elephant That Fell Into Drain In Sri Lanka
A video footage shows how an animal rescue team and several other people pulled a baby elephant from an open drain that it fell into last Sunday. Not all large animal rescue efforts around the world, however, turn out well.
Acer Unveils 2 New Laptops Recommended For Travelers
Acer's Switch V 10 and Switch One 10 models — to be released in the third quarter of 2016 and in July — emerge as travel-friendly laptops with qualities such as a compact size, lasting battery power and recharging via USB.
Volkswagen To Build $15.5 Billion Battery Factory In A Bid To Reposition Itself In Electric Car Industry
Is a Volkswagen battery factory opening soon? While rocked by a diesel emissions scandal, the carmaker is reportedly building its own car battery factory to strengthen its presence and sales in the electric car market.
American Red Cross Urges Blood, Platelet Donations During Summer Months
The American Red Cross has launched its blood donation campaign in the summer, a time when there are fewer donors making an appointment at blood drives. Learn how to make a blood and platelet donation.
How To Select Sunscreen To Prevent Sunburn, Reduce Risk For Skin Cancer
Here are expert tips on how to use sunscreen and choose the right product to protect yourself from sunburn and skin cancer, which affects one out of five in the United States.
Study Reveals Why Robins Lay Blue Eggs
The answer behind why birds lay blue eggs lie in the sun's varying effects, including its harmful ultraviolet radiation. A light blue tint, for instance, allows the eggs to warm without overheating.
Toddler Falls Into Cage Of 400-Pound Gorilla At Cincinnati Zoo
A young boy fell 10 to 12 feet into a gorilla enclosure at the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, pushing authorities to gun down a western lowland gorilla that dragged him around in the 'emergency situation.'
Coke Debuts New Patriotic Cans For Memorial Day
Coca-Cola launched limited-edition Memorial Day Coke cans to honor U.S. military service members and the 75th founding anniversary of the United Service Organizations. This is what the Coke patriotic cans look like.
Tesla To Hold Grand Opening Event For Gigafactory This Summer
Tesla confirmed it will hold a customer-focused event on July 29, said to be the Gigafactory Grand Opening event. This massive factory is an important piece of the puzzle for the carmaker's electric car and energy storage business.
This Is How Zika Infects Placenta And Fetus
Emory University researchers discovered that the Zika virus can infect and replicate in immune cells from the placenta without killing them - a crucial point to explain how it damages developing brain cells in fetuses and causes birth defects.
Financial Incentives Needed In Fight Against Superbugs
As the problem of antibiotic resistance in the U.S. escalates with the discovery of the superbug mcr-1 gene in the country, drug industry experts are calling for new financial incentives for antibiotic research and development.
Solar And Wind Energy In Single Device To Power 'Internet Of Things'
For the first time, researchers combined solar cell and nanogenerator technologies to convert solar and wind power into electricity and power the 'Internet of Things' when installed on real rooftops in huge numbers.
Facebook To Show Ads To Non-Users Across The Web
Facebook recently announced that it will start showing ads to non-users across the Web. Learn how the new move is done and changes are applied on the Facebook Audience Network.
Bangladesh Cyberheist Similar To Other Bank Breaches In Southeast Asia
As many as 12 banks in the SWIFT network have found security irregularities similar to the $81 million Bangladesh cyber attack. Symantec reported that the hackers could also be figuring in a Philippine bank attack.
Military Suicide Attempts Often Happen Before Soldiers See Combat
U.S. soldiers are most prone to suicide attempts even when they haven't been deployed yet, with the highest risk marked at the second month of service. Learn about a new study's data on attempted suicides in the U.S. military.
Workaholics Likely To Suffer From OCD, ADHD And Other Psychiatric Disorders
A Norwegian study has linked workaholism to psychiatric disorders such as obsessive compulsive disorder and ADHD. The researchers also developed criteria to diagnose the addictive behavior.
Impact That Killed The Dinosaurs Also Deadly To Antarctic Creatures
The mass extinction event that wiped dinosaurs off the face of the planet likely also killed up to 70 percent of species in the polar regions, according to findings on Antarctic fossils.
Raising Minimum Wage May Lead To Robots Taking Over Jobs: McDonalds Ex-CEO
Former McDonald's CEO Edward Rensi warned that robotic tools could take over jobs if the minimum wage would be raised. A McDonald's employee protest shut the chain's Chicago headquarters on May 25, a day before its annual shareholder meeting.
Dark Matter May Be Composed Of Primordial Black Holes: NASA Scientist
A new study proposes that perhaps black holes are the dark matter scientists are long looking for. Find out the role of primordial black holes (PBHs) in this continuing mystery, which involves LIGO's first-ever detection of gravitational waves.
Paypal To Shut Down Amazon Fire, BlackBerry And Windows Phone Apps
The PayPal mobile apps for Amazon Fire, BlackBerry and Windows Phone OS will be discontinued. Starting June 30, the company will only have support for Android and iOS.
Genetic Analysis May Help Diagnose, Treat Kids With Mysterious Developmental Delays
Thanks to genetic analysis, Canadian researchers were able to unlock the underlying cause of certain neurodevelopmental disorders in children. Find out how gene sequencing diagnoses and helps potentially treat these developmental ailments in young patients.
Modified Microalgae Turns Sunlight Into Cheap Drug
University of Copenhagen researchers recently genetically modified microalgae to transform sunlight into microalgae compounds for medication - a potentially cheap alternative to cancer drugs and other expensive compounds today.
Beyond Meat To Start Selling Plant-Based Burger
Beyond Meat starts offering the plant-based burger patty Beyond Burger at a Whole Foods store in Boulder, Colorado. Learn more about this novel product that joins other plant-based meat alternative and is sold alongside actual meat.
Autistic Teen Writes Touching Letter About Autism
Sixteen-year-old Gordy Baylinson, a teen with autism spectrum disorder, wrote a nearly 400-word letter to a police officer using a controversial communication technique called Rapid Prompting Method.
India Launches Reusable Space Shuttle
The Indian Space Research Organisation launched its indigenous space shuttle in a display of its ability to develop reusable spacecraft. How will this shape India's lofty space exploration goals?
