Articles by Rina Marie Doctor
WHO: Pregnant Women Should Not Travel To Areas Of Ongoing Zika Virus Outbreaks
The World Health Organization advised pregnant women to stay away from Zika-affected areas. The recommendation is part of the second meeting of an Emergency Committee, which discovered more and more reports linking Zika virus and serious complications.
Body Fat More Dangerous To Health Than Body Size
Having more body fat is more dangerous than being declared overweight or obese in the Body Mass Index (BMI) scale. Researchers found that those who have high BMIs do not necessarily have high body fat as it may be that they have heavier bone or muscle mass.
Crops Can Grow Well In Mars And Moon Soil, Study Finds
Crops can grow well in both the moon and Mars, a new study has found. By planting crops in soils that mimic the properties of the moon and Mars, scientists were able to discover that food gardening may be possible in these places.
DNA Profiling Of Trees Helps Convict Timber Thieves In US Landmark Case
The U.S. government was able to convict timber thieves in a landmark case using DNA profiling. By tracing the DNA profiles of the wood products and stumps of trees, experts were able to identify which were illegally harvested.
SeaWorld Killer Whale Tilikum Is Very Sick
SeaWorld's killer whale Tilikum is very sick, the company has announced. The 35-year-old whale is said to have deteriorating health due to lung infection.
Human Brains Are Hardwired For Facebook Addiction: Psychologist
Facebook addiction among the present generation is hardwired in the brain, a psychologist says. Brain evolution, particularly that of size, explains how such social changes occurred.
Woman With Three Adopted Children Is First In US To Receive Uterus Transplant
The woman who underwent the first uterus transplant in the U.S. already has three adopted children. Now, she is preparing to finally get pregnant and have her biological child.
Southeast Asia To Witness Total Solar Eclipse On Tuesday: Here's How To Watch Online
Southeast Asia will witness the total solar eclipse on Tuesday. People all over the world, however, can also view the spectacular event online, thanks to websites providing live stream.
Deforestation Can Wipe Out Chunk Of Sumatran Orangutan Population By 2030
Sumatran orangutan populations are higher than previously thought. While it may sound like good news, researchers say it is not yet time to relax because deforestation can wipe out a chunk of the species by the year 2030.
Former US President Jimmy Carter No Longer Needs Treatment For Melanoma
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter announced that he no longer needs to receive treatment for melanoma. His doctors determined that he does not need to take his cancer medicine anymore following an MRI scan that lasted for more than two hours.
High Intake Of White Bread, Corn Flakes May Raise Lung Cancer Risk
White bread, corn flakes and other food items high in carbohydrates may increase the risk of lung cancer. Diet and lung cancer development have long been thought to have a connection – finally revealed now.
Risk For Stroke, Heart Attacks Double Within An Hour Of Alcohol Consumption
A new study has found that alcohol consumption doubles the risk of strokes and heart attacks within hours. Researchers have found that the effects of alcohol vary on the amount of intake and time.
NOAA Researchers Discover Why Thousands Of Sea Lions Are Starving
NOAA researchers finally discovered why thousands of sea lions are starving. Environmental factors and feeding on lowly nutritious food are just some reasons.
Father Of Leprosy Treatment Thomas Rea Dies At Age 86
Father of leprosy treatment Thomas Rea died at 86 in his home in Los Angeles. The dermatologist will be remembered for his discovery of the link between leprosy and the immune system, which wiped out the stigma associated with patients.
Psychological Research May Not Have Replication Crisis At All
Psychologists commented on a study that concluded that replication rates of psychological researches are very low. They presented key points to show that there may be no replication crisis in the field at all.
Scientists To Conduct Drilling Expedition At Crater Formed By Dinosaur-Killing Asteroid
An expedition is set to drill the Chicxulub crater, the site formed by a dinosaur-killing asteroid. The mission hopes to discover how life was restored after the impact, among many other things.
Flint Water Crisis By The Numbers: The Most Important Things To Know To Understand The Situation
The Flint water crisis has become a complicated issue with numbers and details zooming in from different sources. Here are the most important things to know to understand the situation better.
97-Year-Old Woman Facing Eviction Dies At Home
It seems like 97-year-old lady named Marie Hatch from California loved her home so much, she died there in the midst of impending eviction. She may have died of respiratory virus but her lawyers would like to continue fighting for her.
Women Who Use Genital Talc At Increased Risk Of Ovarian Cancer: Study
Genital talc may increase the risk of ovarian cancer, a new study has found. Although the risk depends on a variety of factors, researchers were able to find an association between talc and ovarian cancer risk.
Scott Kelly After A Year In Space: Sore Muscles, Skin Issues, Joint Pain And More
Scott Kelly returned to Earth with muscle pains, joint pains and skin issues. The astronaut, who spent a year in space, said his physical dilemmas right now were something unexpected.
Without This Gene, Living Things On Earth May Not Have Evolved Beyond Slime
Researchers discovered a gene that helped living things on Earth evolve beyond bacterial slime. The study may pave the way for the creation of a protein version of the tree of life.
Do Chimpanzees Believe In God? Mysterious Chimp Behavior Could Be A Form Of Sacred Ritual
Chimpanzees in West Africa exhibit stone-throwing behaviors, camera traps captured. Researchers said this practice may signify cultural elements and early sacred rituals.
Powerful Volcanic Activity Reshaped Planet Mars: Study
Powerful volcanic activity that happened billions of years ago may explain why Mars looks like what it is now. The Red Planet was said to have shifted a couple of degrees, explaining the location of the equator and the dry river beds now.
This Monkey Controls A Wheelchair Using Its Mind
A new study found that monkeys can control a wheelchair only through its mind. The study findings may pave the way for better control of paralyzed patients over assistive devices and other equipment.
Genetic Makeup Of Cancer Tumors May Pave Way For Personalized, More Potent Treatment
The genetic makeup of tumor may hold the key to personalized and more potent cancer treatment. A new research found the so-called 'Achilles heel' of cancer cells, which future treatments can target.
Other Mosquitoes May Also Carry Zika Virus: Study
Other mosquito species, aside from the most commonly known carrier, may also spread Zika virus. Such a finding, if confirmed, will bring further complications to the efforts of halting the disease.
You Need To Be At Least 21 To Buy Tobacco Products In San Francisco
Buying tobacco in San Francisco may only be possible if the buyer is at least 21 years old. A newly approved ordinance raised the age of tobacco buyers from 18 to 21 years old.
Human Y Chromosomes Very Similar To Those Of Gorillas: Study
Human Y chromosomes are similar to those of gorillas, a new study found. Researchers were quite surprised that human have more similarities with gorillas than chimpanzees, which are its most closely related species.
This Small Dragonfly Is World's Longest-Distance Flyer
Power cannot always be determined by size, at least for a species of dragonflies. A new study found that a group of small dragonflies are the world's longest-distance flyers, beating monarch butterflies and other more robust-looking flying creatures.
Inducing Labor Does Not Raise Cesarean Delivery Risk In Older Women
Inducing labor among older pregnant women does not affect the risk of Cesarean section delivery. A new study has found that there are no differences in outcomes among women induced to have labor and those who underwent regular prenatal care.
