Articles by Rina Marie Doctor
Eating A Handful Of Almonds Everyday Can Boost Diet Health
Eating almonds every day may improve health. A new study has found that incorporating almonds or almond butter in daily diet encourages families to make better dietary choices in general.
Three Pregnant Women In Florida Diagnosed With Zika Virus
Florida confirmed three pregnant women who tested positive for Zika virus. The cases were all travel-associated, but the state will continue to heighten its antibody testing measures.
Sugar Can Be Used To Detect Malignant Tumor
Sugar may help detect how malignant a tumor is. A new study found that the more a tumor consumes sugar, the more malignant it is.
Ebola Nurse Pauline Cafferkey Arrives In London For Late Complication Treatment
Pauline Cafferkey, the Scottish nurse who contracted Ebola virus while working in Sierra Leone in 2014, returns to London. Authorities say she is stable but returned for late complications due to Ebola.
Starbucks Barista Learns Sign Language To Communicate With Deaf Customer
A Starbucks barista learned sign language to serve her deaf customer better. The customer was so pleased when he was greeted by the barista one day using American sign language.
Giant Fireball Falls Over Atlantic But Almost No One Notices
A giant fireball crashed into the Atlantic Ocean, but it almost went unnoticed. The fireball was said to be the largest to hit Earth since the Chelyabinsk explosion.
Reef Sharks Prefer Bite-Sized Prey For Meal
Reef sharks may be big in size, but they prefer having bite-sized meals, a new study has found. Scientists opened the stomach of one shark and found that the species are not the apex predators experts previously believed they were.
Use Of Beauty Creams May Cause Acne, Thinning Of Skin: Dermatologist
Beauty creams may cause acne and thinning of skin, a dermatologist said. Using such products on a daily basis may result in unwanted effects rather than favorable ones.
Extinct Glyptodonts Were Ancient Armadillos The Size Of A Small Car
Glyptodonts are indeed armadillos, a new study has found. By using comprehensive DNA study techniques, international scientists were able to determine that the armadillos were the closest relatives of the extinct glyptodonts.
People Are Less Disgusted By Odors Of Those Close To Them, Sweaty Shirt Test Reveals
Sweaty shirt test has revealed that people are less disgusted by the odor of their peers than of their rivals. The study signals the importance of social groups and how it affects cooperation and harmony among its members.
Reducing Greenhouse Gas Linked To Beef, Dairy Industry Key To Meeting Climate Targets
A new study has found that cutting down beef consumption may reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The authors were able to highlight the role of food and agriculture in achieving climate targets in Europe.
CSIRO Cuts May Breach Paris Climate Change Deal
Australia may breach agreement made during the Paris climate change conference due to CSIRO cuts. A report from the Climate Council warns that reducing climate change projects and staff may significantly hurt climate change research in the country.
Massachusetts To Establish Rattlesnake Colony On Off-Limits Island
Massachusetts is set to establish a rattlesnake colony to increase the population of the reptiles. Authorities say people have nothing to fear because the island is off limits to the public and that the snakes have a generally mild disposition.
New NASA Telescope WFIRST To Unveil Secrets Of The Universe
NASA has revealed plans to create a potential successor of the Hubble Space Telescope. Dubbed Wide-Field Infrared Survey Telescope (WFIRST), this new device is said to provide better data during space surveys.
Reusable Water Bottles May Hoard Bacteria, Make Children Sick
A father posted photos online of his sick daughter's reusable water bottle that has been 'hoarding bacteria.' When he opened the inner part of the bottle's cap, he found it to be too dirty, prompting him to raise awareness by sharing his experience on Facebook.
Declassified Tapes Reveal Apollo 10 Astronauts Heard Odd Music On Far Side Of The Moon
Declassified tapes from Apollo 10 mission revealed that astronauts heard strange music while traveling on the far side of the moon. The tapes have been stored in NASA's archives and were not revealed until 2008.
Breastfed Babies Should Receive Vitamin D Supplements After First Birthday
Babies need to have vitamin D supplements if they continue to breastfeed after their first birthday. A new study shows that children may be at risk of vitamin D deficiency even if breast milk is supplemented with solid food beyond the age of 1.
It Pays To Be A Man If You Sell On EBay
Gender bias exists even in the online market. A new study found that men selling on eBay are more likely to sell products at higher prices than women.
Scientist Finds Legendary Amazon River That Boils Animals To Death
A legendary river in the Amazon is said to be so hot, it can boil animals to death. Experts said animals are cooked from the eyes to the flesh and bones, before finally succumbing to lost energy and death.
Pluto's Largest Moon Charon May Have Had An Ancient Subsurface Ocean
New Horizons discovered that Pluto's moon Charon may have had an ancient subsurface ocean that expanded outward to the surface as it eventually froze. NASA described it as Bruce Banner transforming into Incredible Hulk.
Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo Returns After 2014 Tragic Crash
Virgin Galactic returns to the scene with the unveiling of its SpaceShipTwo. The launch came more than a year after the tragic 2014 crash during one of the company's test flights.
Can't Decide If You'll Go Organic? New Study Says Organic Milk, Meat More Nutritious Than Non-Organic Counterpart
A new study found that organic milk and meat may be more nutritious than its non-organic counterparts. Researchers found that the levels of most nutrients in the organic group are higher than the ones in the conventional food group.
Eggs May Not Always Be Bad For The Heart Says New Study: How Many Eggs Can You Eat A Day Safely?
A new study found that eating eggs is not linked to cardiovascular disease. The question now is, how many eggs can a person eat in a day?
Caught On Cam: More Than 10,000 Blacktip Sharks Hanging Out Off The Coast Of Florida
More than 10,000 Blacktip sharks were found off the coast of Florida. Looks like people are not the only ones who have plans to warm up during the winter.
Endangered Baby Dolphin Left To Die In The Sand After Beachgoers Pulled It Out Of The Water For Selfies
A baby dolphin was left in the sand to die after people took selfies with it. A man was seen scooping up the dolphin off of the water, which made a curious mob come close and feast on the poor animal.
About 59,000 Bridges In US Are 'Structurally Deficient'
About 59,000 U.S. bridges are considered 'structurally deficient,' a new report found. These bridges are in need of repair, especially because people travel to and from these bridges millions of times a day.
Iron Meteorites Could Be Hidden Under Antarctic Ice
Scientists may have finally discovered why there are few iron meteorites in Antarctica. The truth is, the stones are not scarce, it is actually hidden under the Antarctic ice.
Stenting As Effective And Safe As Carotid Endarterectomy For Preventing Strokes
Experts have found that stenting and carotid endarterectomy are equally safe and effective in stroke prevention. There were no significant differences between patient outcomes even after five years of follow-up.
Can Coke Improve Effectiveness Of Lung Cancer Drug Tarceva?
Coke may actually boost the effectiveness of lung cancer drug Tarceva. By providing a favorable stomach environment for the drug, Coca-Cola Classic may work wonders for patients taking Tarceva and anti-acidic drugs together.
Delaying Pregnancy Linked To Increased Risk For Heart Attack, Stroke
Being pregnant at an older age is associated with different risks. Now, a new study found that women who delay pregnancy until they are in their 40s are at an increased risk of stroke and heart attacks.
