Articles by Pierre Dumont
Google explains barge move to Stockton: Asparagus
Mystery has always surrounded the Google barge. Now the company has released a statement providing a surprising reason for the move to Stockton. Asparagus.
Childhood ADHD connected to teen obesity, study claims
Previous studies have associated ADHD with obesity, but the cause of the relationship has remained unclear.
NASA could predict sinkholes with space radar
NASA is researching deformations on the Earth's surface to see how they relate to sinkhole formation.
Your sleep may be disrupted by Daylight Saving Time
Daylight Saving Time can be more of a challenge than the end of Daylight Saving Time in the fall, a sleep expert says.
New drugs edge hemophilia towards more effective treatment
New agents may reduce the number of regular infusions needed by those who suffer from hemophilia. Several new blood clotting agents are being developed to reduce the number of regular intravenous infusions needed by hemophilia patients to prevent traumatic bleeding.
Pfizer recalls antidepressant Effexor after wrong drug found in bottle
Pfizer said the use of Tikosyn, a drug recently found in an Effexor bottle, could cause serious side effects in Effexor patients. The company has now recalled the antidepressant.
Novartis drug sees positive results
Novartis drug Jakavi could become a highly popular treatment for a rare blood cancer. Novartis drug Jakavi reached its main goal in a late-stage trial for those suffering from a rare blood cancer, placing it in the running to become a potential blockbuster treatment.
Sleep apnea may increase pneumonia risk, study says
An estimated 18 million Americans suffer from sleep apnea, a condition that disrupts sleep due to airway obstruction.
Survey shows decline in early baby deliveries
Many doctors warn against early scheduled births, saying that babies may not have fully matured by the time of delivery.
3D printer makes custom pacemaker
Atrial fibrillation affects three to five million people in the U.S. each year. Now, researchers hope a new heart "sleeve" will help with detecting heart conditions.
No escape from allergies: study shows prevalence doesn't vary
A new study finds that allergies tend to cluster in groups. Researchers have searched the U. S. and found that there's no place to go that's completely allergy-free.
Texas abortion provider shuts down last two clinics
Some abortion clinic advocates argue that the closings will result in more women turning to illegal providers.
Efforts increase to clarify controversial stem cell technique
A new technique for creating stem cells is stirring up controversy, but that isn't stopping scientists from taking it a step further.
E-cigarettes don't discourage teen smoking, study claims
While some say e-cigarettes are less harmful than regular cigarettes, others cite a lack of information on their long-term safety.
Prostate surgery reduces death risk, study claims
A new study is causing doctors to question previous beliefs on the effectiveness of prostate cancer surgery.
Obama increases funds to combat 'nightmare bacteria'
A proposed budget increase would help the fight against antibiotic-resistant bacteria. President Obama is proposing to double the spending on fighting "nightmare bacteria" spreading in hospitals.
Trial of LSD as medicine shows promise
LSD has been outlawed since the sixties, but can the drug be used to help patients suffering from anxiety?
Medical marijuana bill wins support in Florida
A particular strain of marijuana referred to as "Charlotte's Web" has a normal amount of CBD, which can be used to treat seizures.
Boys suffer more than girls after moving out of poor neighborhoods
A recent study indicates that while girls are fairing better after moving from poor neighborhoods, boys are having a harder time.
Genome pioneer Venter launches company to take on aging
Craig Venter says cancer is "one of the most actionable areas right now." Genome pioneer Craig Venter is launching a new company with hopes of tackling aging.
Scientists develop nanoscale method of fighting cancer
A new cancer-fighting technique holds promise for those with stomach, breast, colon and other tumors.
Rate of mental disorders much higher in soldiers than civilians, study finds
A recent study found that rates of depression were five times as high among soldiers as civilians. The largest study of mental-health risk every conducted among the U.
Study finds children aren't sleeping enough
A recent survey found that about three out of four American children sleep with an electronic device in the bedroom.
Dove 'Armpit of America' ad in NJ kicks up a stench
A new Dove deodorant advertisement is kicking up controversy in a state still known for "Bridgegate."
Yoga mat chemical not only in Subway sandwiches: 500 more food items contain azodicarbonamide (ADA)
A new report indicates that almost 500 foods contain the harmful additive azodicarbonamide, or ADA. Subway and Publix supermarkets will soon be removing a chemical commonly found in rubber from its bread products, but a new report has identified nearly 500 other foods that contain the additive azodicarbonamide, or ADA.
Women who received womb transplants impregnated via IVF
Experts stress the importance of babies receiving enough nutrients during an experimental process. Four women who received womb transplants have had embryos transferred into them in an effort to become pregnant, according to a Swedish doctor.
Blood test may predict chance of death within five years
Researchers claim that a new test may have implications for predicting a person's death in time for them to receive treatment.
Roche stops research on cancer drug
An independent data monitoring committee has said that Roche's lung cancer drug wasn't working in certain patients.
FDA approves morning-after pill for all ages
After more than a decade of wrangling, the FDA has made what reproductive health advocates are calling a significant decision in birth control access.
Stethoscopes are germier than doctors' hands, study finds
The stethoscope should be disinfected after each patient visit, researchers have warned. When it comes to germs, patients should be as wary of stethoscopes as they are of their doctor's hands, a new study suggests.
