Articles by Katrina Pascual
Rape Victim Sues Uber For Obtaining And Sharing Her Medical Records
An Indian woman filed rape and won against an Uber driver in India in 2014. Now, she has alleged that the company, its three executives including CEO Travis Kalanick in particular, obtained her medical records illegally to discredit her.
Constipated Since Birth, Man Now Freed Of 28 Pounds Of Poop After Surgery
Doctors in Shanghai, China, recently operated on a man and removed 30 inches of his massively swollen colon and 28 pounds of poop. Find out more about the Hirschsprung’s disease that led to his lifelong suffering.
Where Did These Turquoise Swirls In The Black Sea Come From?
Bosphorus Strait, dividing Europe and Asia in Turkish city Istanbul, has suddenly become home to milky turqoise swirls. Scientists say there's no need to worry, as it's the byproduct of phytoplankton bloom.
HS Students In Texas To Undergo Tuberculosis Testing After Active Case Has Been Detected
There's a case of active TB in George Bush High School in Fort Bend County in Texas, and authorities have initiated a public health probe. Learn more about the health inspection to be done among students and teachers.
Total Solar Eclipse 2017: It's Fast Approaching, And Here's How You Can Experience It
A total solar eclipse will sweep across the continental United States on Aug. 21. Learn more about this rather mysterious natural phenomenon and the simulator called the Eclipse Megamovie Project.
What's Baking? Crumb-Free Bread Could Soon Be Made Fresh On The International Space Station
Astronauts on board the International Space Station (ISS) could soon wake up to the smell of crumb-free bread on the ISS. Learn more about Bake In Space and its ambitions for freshly baked bread in space.
What If Your Child Gets Bitten By A Black Widow Spider? Massachusetts Couple Learns The Hard Way
Josh and Kristine Donovan of Massachusetts were shocked to find out that their 5-year-old daughter got bitten by a black widow spider. These spider bites are deemed very rare and usually strike in southern and western U.S. regions.
NY Police Officer Falls Ill With Legionnaire’s Disease
Two persons who made separate trips to Rio Las Vegas Hotel and Casino have recently fallen ill with Legionnaire's disease. Now in New York City, an East Harlem precinct also have a potential case of the disease.
Brain Scans May Spot Autism In Babies As Early As 6 Months Of Age
In a first, researchers used brain imaging to spot changes in how specific infant brain regions synchronize, predicting the risk of autism in babies as young as 6 months. Find out how artificial intelligence ups the accuracy of the predictions.
Tick Bite May Have Caused 2-Year-Old Indiana Girl’s Death
A tick bite may have led to the death of a two-year-old girl in Indiana, who was diagnosed with Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. This condition is only one among different tick-borne diseases potentially leading to death.
Is Whole Wheat Bread Healthier Than White Bread? Answer May Vary From Person To Person
A new study has found no 'clinically significant' differences between the two effects of whole wheat bread and white bread on health markers. One's gut microbiome is pinpointed as the potential force behind these largely individualized effects.
The Price Astronauts Have To Pay For The Mars Mission? Cancer, New Study Warns
A new study has found that the risk of cancer doubles for long-term missions outside Earth's magnetic field. Cancer and the other risks of cosmic ray exposure are among the leading concerns on the planned human Mars mission.
NASA All Set To ‘Touch The Sun’: Here’s What The Bold Mission Is For
NASA is gearing up for the launch of the Parker Solar Probe summer of 2018. Learn the role of solar storms and space weather in this daring mission, the first flying into the sun's atmosphere.
NASA Experiment To Fill Sky With Red And Green Clouds Gets Postponed
The launch of the Terrier Improved Malemute sounding rocket from NASA’s Virginia facility has been postponed Sunday morning. Find out why the launch has been delayed, and when the artificial clouds will be finally seen in the East Coast.
Newly Tattooed Man Dies From Infection: How Soon Can You Go Swimming After Getting Inked?
Can you swim after getting a tattoo? Here's the answer plus safe tattoo care and healing tips, following the case of a 31-year-old man who died after contracting flesh-eating bacteria upon swimming with his new body art.
America First, Lost Jobs, And Empowering Other Polluters: Here's Trump's Argument For Backing Out Of Paris Climate Deal
On Thursday, President Donald Trump has announced that the United States would back out of the Paris climate change agreement. Here's his argument for the exit, so far his strongest assertion of his 'America first' policy.
More Than 500 California Patients Sought Life-Ending Prescriptions In 1st Year Of Law
Nearly a year after the California law on assisted suicide was passed, advocacy group Compassion and Choices estimated 504 persons opted for end-of-life prescriptions. Know the data and stories behind the controversial law.
Were India’s First Few Zika Cases Hidden From The Public After They Were Detected?
Did the government deliberately hide the first few confirmed cases of Zika virus in India? Today, national guidelines are spread to prevent a Zika outbreak in the country already hit by other mosquito-borne illnesses.
Antibiotic Gets Supercharged To Stop Resistant Bacteria In Their Tracks
Scientists are structurally modifying vancomycin to make it more powerful in the fight against antibiotic resistance. Why it took a long time for vancomycin-resistant enterococci to strike offers clues on the antibiotic's potential.
Minimoon: How Skywatchers Can Observe June Full Moon
The June full moon, called the minimoon, can be observed in different parts of the United States and the world. What is a minimoon, what's it called in different cultures, and how does it differ from a supermoon?
Safe Drone Crash-Landing? This NASA Technology Can Help
NASA researchers are developing a software for safe drone crash-landing. After all, drone emergencies can potentially become more common as the unmanned aerial vehicles increase in numbers.
Not Halal Pepperoni: Muslim Man Sues Little Caesars Over Pork Topping On Pizza
A Muslim man in Dearborn, Michigan, has filed a $100 million lawsuit against Little Ceasars Pizza, saying he was served and unknowingly consumed pork despite ordering halal pepperoni pizza. Learn more about this pizza lawsuit.
Ohio Leads In Nation's Fatal Drug Overdoses With 4,000 Dead In 2016: Survey
The Columbus Dispatch's new survey has revealed more than 4,000 drug overdose deaths in 2016 in Ohio. Learn more about the opioid overdose epidemic in the state and the role of powerful synthetic opioids such as fentanyl.
These 5 Earth Science Missions Of NASA Are Getting Axed
What are NASA's planned and ongoing Earth science missions on the chopping board? The Trump administration’s fiscal 2018 budget request allots $19.1 billion for NASA, a $561 million decrease over previously enacted levels.
Not Just Heart-Friendly: How Chocolate Can Benefit Your Overall Health
Regular consumption of chocolate benefits the heart and helps reduce risk of atrial fibrillation, notes a new study. Here are the other gains one can get from regularly eating dark chocolate and its flavonoids and other healthy components.
Controversial IVF Doctor Helps Make Mothers Out Of Indian Women Age 50 And Beyond
An Associated Press report introduced Dr. Anurag Bishnoi, who employs in-vitro fertilization treatment on Indian women over age 50 and well into their 70s. Learn more about his controversial IVF technique and criticism of his practice.
3D-Printed Bricks From Fake Lunar Soil May Help Build Human Colonies On The Moon Someday
In a new experiment done by the European Space Agency (ESA), bricks were 3D-printed out of fake lunar soil and given solar heat. Learn more about these 3D-printed moon bricks and their role in future human colony on the moon.
Acting NASA Chief Upbeat About Agency’s Proposed 2018 Budget
The 2018 NASA budget is tied at $19.1 billion, a $561 million drop from previously enacted levels. The agency's acting administrator Robert Lightfoot chooses to stay positive over the development, highlighting the agency's wins.
In A First, FDA OKs Cancer Treatment For Tumors With Specific Genetic Feature
Keytruda, Merck's immunotherapy drug, now enjoys FDA drug approval. In a bold move, the agency OK'd the drug based on specific genetic features, not where the tumor originally appeared in the body.
Science Stumbles On 40 New Genes Linked To Intelligence
Scientists have discovered 40 new genes linked to intelligence. However, intelligence proves time and again that it's a complex affair, raising the question: is intelligence hereditary?
