Articles by Livia Rusu
Woman’s Small Rash Turns Out To Be Rare, Aggressive Breast Cancer: Here’s Her Journey
A woman who had a small rash on her breast found out that she was suffering from a very rare type of cancer. Inflammatory breast cancer is difficult to diagnose and advances very rapidly.
Skin Cancer Awareness: Advice From Sportscaster Holly Rowe and Melanoma Research Foundation
Sportscaster Holly Rowe decided to team up with the Melanoma Research Foundation in skin cancer awareness campaign. Melanoma Awareness Month is dedicated to informing people on the dangers of skin cancer and sun exposure.
Affordable Drug Called Tranexamic Acid Could Save Mothers From Bleeding To Death
A new study has found an inexpensive and efficient treatment for women who experience severe bleeding after giving birth. Postpartum hemorrhage is the leading birth-related cause of death among women worldwide.
Elton John Cancels US Shows After Contracting ‘Harmful And Unusual’ Bacterial Infection During South American Tour
Elton John canceled his tour in the United States after suffering from a dangerous bacterial infection. The artist will resume his tour but the following nine concerts won't happen.
Get To Know ‘Steve’: What Satellite Data Say About Strange Purple Streak Of Light In The Night Sky
The purple ribbon phenomenon called Steve has captured the attention of the scientific world. Satellites and other scientific tools are trying to find out what causes it.
Iowa Teen’s Organ And Tissues Help 194 People: Why Organ Donations Matter Today More Than Ever
An Iowa teen helped 194 people with his organ and tissue donations 15 months after his death. Currently, both deceased and living organ donors are badly needed.
Ignore Trump’s Lead On Climate Change, Billionaire Michael Bloomberg Urges World Leaders
Billionaire Michael Bloomberg urged world leaders to ignore President Trump's stand on climate change. The debate about the Paris Agreement on greenhouse gas emissions is still ongoing.
Defending Science: Why America’s Scientists Were Marching This Weekend
The 'March for Science' rallies took place last weekend. The event, which started as a social media initiative, is a response to President Trump's budget cuts.
Surgeon May Have Performed Liposuction Without License In Pole Barn
A surgeon may have performed liposuction in pole barn without a license. The location of the facility is near South Haven, and authorities expressed concern concerning patients' safety.
Global Hepatitis Deaths On The Rise, With Vast Majority Of Patients Lacking Access To Testing Or Treatment: WHO
According to the 2017 WHO Global Hepatitis Report, only a small percentage of people suffering from hepatitis are diagnosed. An even smaller fraction get treatment, despite efforts to increase vaccination rates.
Florida Unleashes Thousands Of Experimental Zika-Fight Mosquitoes
Thousands of experimental male mosquitoes were released in Florida Keys as an attempt to prevent the spread of the Zika virus, the disease responsible for serious birth defects. Should the trial be successful, it could be implemented nationwide.
Americans Support Marijuana Legalization More Today Than Ever: Poll
A recent poll shows that American adults support the legalization of marijuana more than ever, both for recreational and medical use. Most of the respondents think that the drug is less dangerous than the others.
Salty Diets Make You Hungry, Not Thirsty: Study
Researchers have found that diets rich in salt are not connected with higher levels of thirst. Instead, a new study suggests that salty meals make people more hungry.
Watch NASA's First 360-Degree Live Stream Of Atlas V Rocket Launch
NASA will live stream in 360 degrees for the first time. The video will feature the launch of the Atlas V rocket, allowing viewers to experience a pad's-eye view of the event.
NASA’s New Horizons Probe Starts Well-Deserved 5-Month Nap
NASA's New Horizons has entered hibernation. The process will last until early September and will give the crew enough time to finish developing the spacecraft's following mission.
Rare Parasitic Worm Spreads In Maui: Why Is Infection On The Rise?
A rare parasitic worm is spreading in Maui, where a number of people have been infested with the rat lungworm. In rare cases, the infection can affect the nervous system of the host.
Salad Sold In Walmart Recalled After Dead Bat Found Inside Packaged Mix
Fresh Express recalled a batch of its prepackaged salad after two customers complained about a bat found inside the mix. The CDC is currently undergoing an investigation into the matter.
Potassium-Rich Diet Could Be Key To Lowering Blood Pressure
A research review suggests that a potassium-rich diet is efficient against hypertension. High blood pressure, which currently accounts for many health complications, is an increasing worldwide problem that can be prevented.
More Than 1 In 5 Adults In America Tainted By High-Risk HPV: How The Virus Serves As Cancer Trap
More than 20 percent of the adults in the United States suffered from a type of high-risk HPV, exposing them to certain cancers. The CDC recommends vaccination for children as a means of prevention.
‘Crazy Hair Day’: Girl With Alopecia Wins Competition And The Internet With Jeweled Head
A girl from Utah impressed everyone on 'Crazy Hair Day' at school. The girl suffers from Alopecia areata, an autoimmune condition that makes people go through extreme hair loss.
Fully Reversible Male Contraceptive Gel May Soon Be A Reality
A new contraceptive, in the form of a gel, mimics the effects of vasectomy. However, the prototype gel is designed to be fully reversible, and it could soon hit the market.
Jeff Bezos To Sell $1 Billion Of Amazon Stock A Year To Fund Space Plans
Jeff Bezos made public his plans with Blue Origin on the 33rd Space Symposium. While the investments are currently consistent, the entrepreneur hopes to make profit off his childhood dream one day.
Clean Water In An Instant? Graphene Sieve Converts Seawater Into Drinking Water
Researchers have found a new way to filter the salt in seawater through a process that uses graphene. Should this technology be produced on a large scale, it would help address the scarcity of drinking water.
Alabama Man Almost Electrocuted While Sleeping With His iPhone Charging In Bed
An iPhone charging in bed almost killed a man while he was asleep. He survived and was admitted to the hospital with second and third-degree burns.
Mars Atmosphere Lost In Space: Earth Headed The Same Direction?
Mars has lost its atmosphere because of solar wind, making it uninhabitable. Earth experiences similar atmospheric losses, although to a much smaller extent.
NASA Mars Probe Completes 50000th Red Planet Orbit
NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter has completed its 50,000th trip around the red planet. The spacecraft has been functioning for more than 11 years, providing useful data.
'Medicinal Food' Diet Is Effective Against Diabetes: Study
Researchers have found a natural diet that could treat and prevent type 1 diabetes. However, more research has to be carried out to reach a clear conclusion. The diet should also be prescribed by nutritionists.
Got A Hangover? Yale Students Think They Have The Cure
A team of Yale students has found a cure for hangovers. The formula is natural and it helps to combat the negative effects of alcohol in the human body.
Exposure To Lead During Childhood Can Cause Lower IQ In Adulthood
New research suggests that high levels of blood lead during childhood can account for lower IQ in adulthood. Doctors warn that no lead exposure level is safe for children.
Why Is SpaceX's Next Rocket Launch A Huge Deal?
Elon Musk's rocket company will attempt to relaunch and recover a first stage booster that was already fired off in 2016. Should the operation succeed, flying into space would become significantly cheaper.
