Articles by Livia Rusu
Fewer Americans Are Dying Young From Preventable Causes: CDC
A new CDC report showed that fewer Americans died of preventable deaths between 2010 and 2014. According to data, the leading cause of death in the United States is heart disease.
Zika No Longer A Public Health Emergency But Remains A Threat: WHO
The WHO reclassified the Zika virus from a global health emergency to an ongoing threat, described as any disease that is easily spreadable and very dangerous and intrusive. Examples of ongoing threats include malaria.
Food Traces And Human Skin: Scientists Identify Sources Of Microbes On New York City ATM Keypads
The microbial activity of every city is unique and it depends heavily on people's life styles. A new study researched the microbes from New York City ATMs and the communities they form.
British Teen Terminally Ill With Cancer Wins Legal Battle To Be Frozen In Hopes Of Being Cured
A British girl who suffered from terminal cancer asked for her body to be preserved through cryogenic freezing, hoping one day there will be a cure. However, the procedure is regarded with skepticism by specialists in the field.
Dealing With Unruly Hair? Researchers Have Identified Gene Mutations You Can Blame For ‘Uncombable Hair Syndrome’
Researchers have found the three genes responsible for hair tangling in children. The genetic interaction causing this phenomenon was also identified.
Mayan ‘Nesting Doll’ Pyramid Discovered In Mexico’s Chichen Itza Ruins
New archaeological research suggests that the Pyramid in Mexico's Chichen Itza ruins nests another inner structure, smaller and incorporated in the largest ones. The finding opens a new line of research possibilities.
Sweden Now Has A Hotline Women Can Call To Report ‘Mansplaining’ Incidents In The Workplace
A Swedish company opened a hotline for a week in order to raise awareness about gender equality at the workplace. The project was highly successful.
Cat Declawing May Soon Be Banned In New Jersey
A bill has passed the assembly committee in New Jersey, targeting the criminalization of cat declawing. While the proposition is controversial, most of the specialists in the field advise against it.
Almost 21 Million People In America Afflicted By Substance Use Disorder: Surgeon General
According to the Surgeon General's report on alcohol and drugs, roughly 21 million people in the United States are affected by substance use disorder. The report is the first to focus primarily on substance abuses.
Australian Woman Gives Birth To Twin Girls Conceived 10 Days Apart
After undertaking hormonal treatment in order to be able to conceive, a woman from Australia got pregnant twice only ten days apart. The condition is called superfetation.
Black Women Nearly Twice As Likely To Be Diagnosed With Late Stage Breast Cancer As White Women
New research has found that black women are almost twice as likely to be diagnosed with late stage breast cancer as white women. The study emphasizes the importance of awareness within this ethnic group.
Chinese Scientists Test CRISPR-edited Genes On Humans For The First Time
For the first time, research conducted in China has employed the CRISPR gene-editing technique to treat patients with cancer. Should the trial end with no significant side-effects, the method could become widely used.
More Than A Billion People In The World Are Living With High Blood Pressure: Study
New study revealed that the worldwide blood pressure has significantly increased in the last 40 years. The research suggests that dietary habits and financial conditions could be related to this condition.
1 In Every 4 Ebola Patients Doesn't Show Symptoms: Is Virus Transmission Broader Than Previously Thought?
New research suggests people can be infected with Ebola without showing any of the associated symptoms. Researchers will try to discover whether these individuals can transmit the disease to other people.
Pessimist Or Optimist? For Pigs, It Depends On Their Moods And Personalities
New research has found the cognitive biases in pigs. The animals' natural proactive or reactive personality would determine their attitude in different situations, depending on how influenced they are by their environment.
Hepatitis C, Diabetes Drugs Led Medicare Spending For 2015
CMS has decided to make information on the spending, usage and trends of the medication of its patients public. The decision is part of a strategy to keep citizens informed, in an attempt to be more transparent.
Nice To Meet You: Personality May Help Boost Reproduction Rates In Fish
Senegalese sole fish were found to have steady personality traits. According to the research, the data could be used in order to encourage reproduction in captivity.
You Can Get Both Zika And Chikungunya Viruses From One Mosquito Bite
New researches related to the Zika virus suggest that mosquitoes could also be carrying both chikungunya and dengue. The manner Zika would interact with the other two viruses in human patients is still unknown.
See Chemical Bonds Between Atoms With The World's Smallest Magnifying Glass
A team of scientists managed to analyze the first atom in real time. The research involved the world's tiniest magnifying glass, and brought a new perspective on how light waves behave.
Baba Vanga Predictions: The New Nostradamus? Read Her Uncanny Prophecies On Trump, Islamic State, Obama And End Of The World
Predictions of a blind prophet born in Bulgaria are taking over the internet. The old lady had, allegedly, predicted the last president of the U.S.
Depression Prevalence In Teens: More US Teenagers Are Depressed, Especially Girls, Says Study
Depression has increased in teens and young adults from 2005 to 2014, according to a new study. While boys' episodes have also multiplied, girls seem to be the most affected within the age group.
CDC Releases Core Guidelines To Aid Outpatient Facilities In Addressing Antibiotic Resistance
The CDC released a set of four guideline pillars to guide the medical personnel involved in the medication of outcare patients. One of the core positive effects of this measure will be lowering antibiotic resistance.
Mysterious Lights Turn New Zealand Sky Green And Blue During Strong Earthquake
A viral video of the New Zealand's sky lighting up during an earthquake has taken over the internet. The phenomenon was subjected to different hypotheses, both scientific and from the alien believers.
What Are 'Ghost Gun' Kits And Why Are Florida Law Enforcers Worried About Them?
The increasing number of companies involved in the business of 'ghost gun' kits worries law enforcement representatives and human rights activists in Florida. The concerns are related to the lack of traceability of the guns.
Where's The World's Oldest Ice? Experts Will Visit Antarctica For Answers
A team of scientists will drill into the core of the ice in Eastern Antarctica. The project will bring insights into Earth's climate cycle through the analysis of air bubbles trapped in ice.
Common Acne Bacterium Actually Saves You From Other Skin Diseases
A bacterium was found to secrete a protein that helps people against developing different skin diseases. The quantity of the bacterium was correlated with the severity of skin diseases in patients.
Stanford Solar Physicist Discovers Easier Way To Observe Neutrinos: Study The Sun’s Inner Workings
Two scientists have discovered a less costly and more effective way of researching the sun's anatomy. The star's core is, for the most part, subject of scientific mystery, and this method would significantly improve the conditions of the neutrinos research.
Crisis, Suicide Prevention Hotlines See Surge In Calls In First 24 Hours After Trump Wins
Hotlines in charge of suicide prevention recorded abnormal spikes in phone calls and text messages following Donald Trump's presidential victory. Among the groups who were most active in this concern, LGBT people were the most worried.
PTSD Manifests Differently In Brains Of Adolescent Boys And Girls: Study
Girls and boys have different reactions to PTSD. A new study suggests thatt gender plays an important role in understanding the way trauma has affected the brains of young people, which could improve differentiated treatment.
Strange ‘Funnel’ Spotted On Mars: Is This Where Alien Life Is On The Red Planet?
Two depressions that could have sheltered life on Mars were analyzed as part of new research. The study suggests that the formations could be the result of asteroid clashes and volcano activity.
