Articles by Katrina Pascual
More Than Colonoscopy: Experts Emphasize How Colon Cancer Is Better Screened And Prevented
Colonoscopy benefits the early diagnosis of colon cancer and related conditions, but screening should go beyond it. This is the standpoint of some experts who practice larger, more comprehensive screening and prevention.
This Shapes Up To Be A Bad Tick Season And Lyme Disease Could Become More Prevalent, Experts Warn
The tick season in 2017 is making an early appearance and Lyme disease is likely to become more widespread, according to experts. But there are other tick-borne diseases to watch out for amid rising temperatures.
Random Unlucky DNA Mutations Cause Cancer More Than Other Factors But There Are Ways To Lower Your Risk
Simple random errors during cell division cause 66 percent of cancerous mutations, versus lower numbers for environmental and lifestyle factors. But it's not just a case of bad luck: Cancer and lifestyle still have strong links to focus on.
Airlines Offer Free Wi-Fi, Better Connectivity For Smartphones As Laptop Ban Hits US-Bound Flights
Turkish and Gulf airlines have began touting free Wi-Fi for their flyers' smartphones after a recent laptop ban in U.S.-bound planes. The restrictions apply to flights from 10 airports in eight Muslim-majority nations.
Impact Crater Linked To Powerful Tsunamis On Mars: Another Proof Of An Ancient Ocean?
New research points to the Lomonosov crater as a potential evidence of strong tsunamis sweeping across part of Mars some 3 billion years ago. Is this another proof that oceans indeed once flowed on the ancient planet?
Amid Antibiotic Resistance And Current Treatments, How Are We Faring In The Fight Against Tuberculosis?
Tuberculosis is not yet a relic of the past as it continues to kill millions every year, especially in low-income countries and Africa. How is the battle going in the face of antibiotic resistance and new bacterial strains?
Dunkin’ Donuts Kills Well-Loved Coffee Coolatta, Replaces It With Summer Drink
Dunkin’ Donuts is discontinuing the popular Coffee Coolatta and introducing the new Frozen Dunkin’ Coffee this summer. The move is made to produce a coffee-centric lineup, likely in response to the growing coffee culture in U.S. cities.
Orcas Spew An Array Of Bacteria When They Exhale, And Human Waste May Be To Blame
New research has found that orcas or killer whales breath out good bacteria, pathogenic ones such as salmonella, and fungi when they exhale. Human waste contaminating the environment may be to blame.
Researchers Scour Urban Methane Leaks Via Google Street View Cars
A set of specially equipped Google Street View cars have roamed the streets to detect methane leaks from natural gas pipelines. According to results, some urban locations may have more leaking pipelines than thought.
FCC Cracks Down On Billions Of Robocalls Every Month, Allows Phone Companies To Easily Block Them
In its new proposed rules released March 23, FCC said it would push for phone companies to target as well as block illegal robocalls. There are about 2.4 billion of these calls every month, many of which are fraudulent.
Investigators Probe North Korea Link To $81 Million Bangladesh Bank Heist
Investigators are probing a potential North Korea link to the $81 million Bangladesh bank heist. This is due to similarities in the code used in the online heist and in an earlier Sony Pictures hack.
Mom Who Beat Cancer Twice Dies One Day After Giving Birth To Twins
Thirty-year-old Jamie Snider of Fresno, California, beat cancer twice and even gave birth to twin babies. A day after delivery, however, her heart failed, and she died.
WMO 2016 Report: These Extreme Climate Events Are Hitting Parts Of The Planet
A new report from the World Meteorological Organization warns that the current climate is bringing Earth into 'truly uncharted territory.' Here are the extreme climate events that hit parts of Earth in 2016.
Less Spanking, More Positive Parenting: New Study Highlights Perks Of Being An Older Mother
A new Danish study has found that 'older' women are more likely to handle parenting better than their younger counterparts. Here are some likely benefits of delaying motherhood according to the research.
Alaska Airlines Drops Virgin America Brand in 2019, But Keeps Carrier's Popular Features
In its bid to dominate the U.S. West Coast, Alaska Airlines will retire the Virgin America brand by the end of 2019. The move was announced just three months after the acquisition of the Richard Branson-led carrier.
Here’s How Growing Almonds Spells Trouble For Honey Bees
Fungicides commonly used in almond orchards can harm honey bees, the tree nut’s very own key pollinator. Learn how the fungicide iprodione is wreaking havoc on this bee population.
Smartphone App Now Tests For Male Fertility: See How This Semen Analyzer Works
A new at-home male fertility test can detect abnormal semen with 97 percent accuracy compared with traditional lab testing. See how a smartphone app and a chip can make this happen.
Earth Hour 2017: What To Expect And How To Get Involved
Earth Hour 2017 is the annual campaign's 11th edition and will be held on March 25 at 8:30 p.m. local time. Here is the lineup of events as well as criticism to the yearly campaign to curb climate change.
Dead Zones May Pose Further Threat To World’s Coral Reefs
Hypoxia in oceans, or low oxygen levels, can create large dead zones that snuff out marine life and threaten coral reefs worldwide. Learn how dead zones affect coral reefs worldwide, even in tropical regions.
Stay On The Grind: New Report Urges Pregnant Women To Keep Exercising
A new viewpoint in the journal JAMA recommends exercising to pregnant women. It highlights benefits both for the mother and the developing fetus, contrary to traditional advice that expectant mothers should rest.
Forbes Richest List: These Cities Are Home To The Most Billionaires
The Forbes billionaires list spans six continents as well as 71 countries and territories. When it comes to city distribution, New York occupies the top spot with 82 billionaires and a combined net worth of $397.9 billion.
FDA Links Breast Implants To Rare Form Of Cancer, Confirms 9 Deaths
The FDA warned against breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL), a rare kind of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. It has so far led to nine deaths and a probe on the specific danger of breast augmentation surgery.
Spring Equinox Has Arrived In The Northern Hemisphere: What Is It?
Spring equinox, or the yearly celestial alignment happening between Earth and sun, has announced this shift in seasons and spring's arrival. Learn more about this phenomenon and the impending spring in the United States.
How Trump’s Science Budget Cuts Will Make America Stupid, According To Neil deGrasse Tyson
Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson has warned that science and health budget cuts will make America “sick,” “weak,” and “stupid.” The warnings are made after the release of Trump's 2018 budget proposal that saw slashes to science and health agencies.
Patients Less Likely To Die In US Hospitals During Surprise Inspections: Study
Patients during surprise hospital accreditation surveys may have a slightly lower risk of dying within 30 days of their admission, a new study has found. What could account for these lower mortality rates?
Listeria Fears Prompt Nationwide Recall Of Edamame In Grocery Stores, Sushi Counters
Edamame sold at retail sushi counters in supermarket chains and cafeterias nationwide has been recalled due to listeria contamination. Learn more about this food recall and other recent product recalls due to listeria.
Under New Bill, Not Disclosing HIV-Positive Status To Sex Partner Faces Lighter Punishment
New legislation seeks to downgrade some HIV-related felonies to a misdemeanor. Once it passes, it will no longer be a felony for someone to have consensual sex with others and expose them to HIV/AIDS without their partners knowing.
Like McDonald’s, You Could Fall Victim To Hacking: Tips To Protect Your Twitter Account
Twitter has always been an easy target for online privacy breaches, given the large size of its users and the ease at which tweets can be spread. Here are the steps to keep your Twitter account secure.
Lack Of Oxford Comma Leads Truck Drivers To Win Overtime Dispute Against Maine Company
The lack of the Oxford comma could lead Oakhurst Dairy to lose an estimated $10 million to its truck drivers. The class-action lawsuit centers on overtime pay being disputed based on the lack of a comma in an exemption clause.
Opioid Abuse Linked To Emotional Abuse During Childhood: Study
In a new study, emotional abuse appeared to be more strongly tied to opioid addiction than physical and sexual abuse as well as other forms of maltreatment. The authors call for a more integrated treatment of opioid abuse.
