Articles by Rina Doctor
Safari Tourists Scare Elephants And Make Them More Violent: Study
Researchers found that elephants get scared and show violent behaviors when more tourists are present in the safari. The study demonstrated that tourism can have a big impact on animals' welfare in the wild.
Teen's Sudden Schizophrenia Turns Out To Be A Bad Case Of Cat Scratch Disease
For two years, doctors tried several tests to solve the mystery of a teen who had a sudden schizophrenia. It only took one doctor to observe a cat scratch on his skin to end the boy's struggle.
Girls With Twin Brothers More Likely To Drop Out Of School And Earn Less Income
Research showed that twin brothers have some negative effects on their girl twins. In a study, such girls were found to either be school drop outs or low income earners later in life.
Scientists Use Light And Sound To Clear Alzheimer's Plaque In Mice
Neuroscientists discovered that a combination of lights and sounds may help clear out brain plaques in patients with Alzheimer's Disease. The findings, although observed in mice, brought new hope that treatment breakthrough may be on its way.
Man Who Used Cotton Bud In Ear Canal Suffers From Deadly Brain Infection
Fatal brain infection almost awaited a man who used cotton bud to clean his ears. The cotton swab lodged in his ear, causing him to have seizures and a traumatic near-death experience.
Bill Aims To Allow Minors To Receive Vaccinations Without Parental Consent
New York legislators passed a bill to allow minors to get vaccines even without their parents' consent. The proposed law came after an unprecedented number of recent measles outbreaks in the state erupted.
Pregnant Women Who Smoke 1 Cigarette A Day Doubles Baby's Risk For SUID
A new study found that the number of cigarettes smoked by pregnant women impacts a baby's risk of dying from SUID. Adding even one cigarette per day could double the risk associated with infants' sudden, unexpected deaths.
The Secret To A Happy Marriage Could Be In Your Genes
Researchers found that the secret to a happy marriage involves more than just love and trust. Science showed that genes play an important role in marital satisfaction and attachment security.
FDA Approves First Immunotherapy Treatment For Breast Cancer
The FDA approved the first immunotherapy drug to treat breast cancer. The medication was specifically prescribed for patients with triple-negative breast cancer, which is the metastatic and advanced-stage disease.
Moon Coloration Could Be Sunburn Scars On Lunar Surface
A report from NASA explained how the moon can get what seems like sunburn scars. The harsh particles and radiation emitted by the sun showed that it can cause moon coloration, thus affecting the lunar surface's appearance.
