Articles by Rina Marie Doctor
CDC To Declare End Of Chipotle E. Coli Outbreak: WSJ Report
CDC may soon declare that the E.coli outbreak related to Chipotle is over. No new cases have been reported in the past two months, signalling the possible light at the end of the tunnel for the restaurant chain.
This Is How Genetically Engineered Mosquitoes May Help Fight Zika Virus
Researchers are in the process of developing genetically engineered mosquitoes to fight Zika virus. An expert explained how these modified insects may help alleviate the global health problem.
Facebook Takes Down Breast Cancer Photo Of Patient Raising Awareness About The Disease
Facebook took down nipple photo of a breast cancer patient and said that it violated nudity rules. The woman was upset because she was just trying to raise awareness.
Fish Populations Across World's Oceans Contaminated With Toxic Pollutants: Study
A new study found that fish populations across the world's oceans are contaminated with pollutants. However, the researchers said that it is not all bad as levels continue to drop over the past decades.
Meet Bixin, A Natural Food Additive That Might Help Prevent Skin Cancer
A new study has found that Bixin, a compound found in a natural food additive called annatto, may help prevent skin cancer. The researchers have found their study results compelling because the simple and widely used food ingredient was able to exhibit such significant health benefits.
Zika Virus Vaccine Could Be Ready For Emergency Use By Year End, Says Developer
Medical experts said a vaccine for Zika virus may be available by the year's end. The development process is ongoing and clinical trials may start as early as August 2016.
This Mind-Reading Computer Knows What You’re Thinking The Moment You’re Thinking Them
Researchers were able to develop a mind-reading computer program that accurately and rapidly knows what people are thinking. By decoding brain signals, the program was able to predict thoughts almost instantly.
Big, Bright Mars Will Grace The Night Sky This Spring: Here Are The Best Times To Watch
Mars is going to put up a spectacular show starting this spring. Remember the dates as 2016 has been dubbed the prime Mars observation year due to the rare Mars opposition.
Scientists Say They’ve Found The Elusive ‘Holy Grail’ Of Losing Fat And Gaining Muscle
A new study has found the 'holy grail' of losing fat and gaining weight. The process is gruelling but with disciplined weeks of correct diet and intense exercise, it can be done.
Milky Way Could Be An Undead Zombie Galaxy But There’s A Way To Bring It Back
The Milky Way may be dead or currently in the brink of dying, an expert said. The star formation of the galaxy is said to be dwindling down thus turning it into a zombie galaxy.
Fly Over Dwarf Planet Ceres’ Crater-Speckled Surface In New Color Animation By NASA
NASA released a new color animation of dwarf planet Ceres. The high-resolution images from the Dawn mission were enhanced to give people a vivid experience as they fly over the crater-filled planet.
Zika Virus Could Infect Four Million People By End Of 2016 As Scientists Warn Vaccine Is 10 Years Away
Zika virus continues to plague certain parts of the world. Experts are worried, however, that a vaccine and diagnostic tests for the disease may still be 10 years away from now.
From London To New York In 11 Minutes: Antipode Supersonic Jet Concept Breaks The Sound Barrier
An aircraft designer was able to come up with a supersonic jet concept that can make flying from London to New York in 11 minutes possible. The jet is said to travel at 16,000 mph, thus having the ability to break the sound barrier.
Can You Catch Alzheimer’s? Fears Reignited As New Evidence Suggests Disease May Spread Through Surgery
New autopsy evidence suggests that Alzheimer's disease may be spread through surgery. A brain protein found in Alzheimer's patients may be transmitted during surgical procedures, thus passing the disease on.
Hubble Spots A Cosmic Rebel: Beautiful, Irregularly Shaped Galaxy Has An Ultraluminous X-Ray Source
Hubble Space Telescope was able to capture an irregular galaxy called NGC 5408. The rebel galaxy does not have a typical shape and is said to have an ultraluminous X-ray source.
Former Bears Quarterback Jim McMahon Says Marijuana Saved Him From Pain Meds
Former Bears quarterback Jim McMahon swears by medical marijuana. He says it is the thing that saved him from narcotic pain meds, which he claims caused him more harm than good.
Milky Way's Dwarf Galaxy Neighbor IC 1613 Is A 'Clean Freak'
One of Milky Way's neighbors, the IC 1613, was found to have very minimal dust thus gaining the nickname 'clean freak.' The dwarf galaxy is able to provide astronomers with more precise information due to its high level of clarity.
Tornado With 100 MPH Winds Overturns Cars, Uproots Trees In Florida
A tornado with 100 mph winds overturned cars and uprooted trees in Florida, Wednesday. Fortunately, no major injuries were reported.
Theranos Lab Practices Pose Immediate Jeopardy To Patient Health: US Regulators
U.S. regulators sent a letter to Theranos Inc., saying its Newark, California facility has deficient lab practices. The non-compliance of the lab is said to pose immediate jeopardy to patient safety.
Insomnia Treatment With Cognitive Behavior Therapy Can Ease Depression Symptoms
Insomnia and depression are often linked with one another. Now, a new study found that insomnia treatment with cognitive behavior therapy may also help treat depression symptoms.
Rubella Screening During Pregnancy To End In UK As MMR Vaccine Eliminated Disease
Pregnant women in England no longer need to undergo rubella screening. Health experts say the high rate of MMR vaccination eliminated the disease thus the infection rates in the country have gone extremely low.
Half Of Women At Risk Of Serious Health Conditions Because They Do Not Sleep Enough
Half of women are at risk of developing serious health problems due to lack of sleep. Not enough sleep is a common problem yet, most women do not go to a doctor for advice.
Lack Sleep? Check Your Social Media Habits, New Study Suggests
A new study found that frequent use of social media may be linked to sleep disturbances in young adults. Researchers say doctors may need to include social media use when assessing patients with sleep disturbances.
Report: Ex-Twitter Executive Kevin Weil Set To Join Instagram As Head Of Product
Kevin Weil is set to join Instagram after resigning from Twitter. Details have not yet been confirmed but all arrows seem to point to that direction.
Meet Omo, An Extremely Rare White Giraffe Spotted In Tanzania
Scientists spotted an extremely rare white giraffe in Tanzania. The giraffe was named Omo and was found in the Tarangire National Park.
Toddler First In The World To Receive Organ Transplant Using 3D Technology
A toddler became the first in the world to get an organ transplant from an adult donor through 3D technology. The operation was successful and the child was saved from a lifetime of dialysis treatments.
Lizards Choose To Rest On Similarly Colored Rocks To Camouflage Themselves
Researchers found that Aegean wall lizards rest on rocks with the same color as its back to protect themselves from avian predators. Such camouflage mechanism is said to be a part of the species' behavioral defense.
Protein That Fights Viral Infection May Also Trigger Cancer
Researchers found that a protein that fights viral infection also triggers cancer. The protein called APOBEC is said to take advantage during the weak parts of the DNA replication process, thus causing mutations.
The Sexiest Dinosaurs Are Also The Horniest: Study
A new study found that the sexiest dinosaurs are the horniest. Researchers discovered that the adult Protoceratops, which belonged to the same family as Triceratops, had the widest horns, and they used it as a sexy signal to attract mates.
New IVF Technique Boosts Fertility Of Older Women By Rejuvenating Their Eggs
Older women may soon have better chances of becoming pregnant. This is all thanks to a new IVF treatment that replaces and rejuvenates egg cell batteries currently being proposed for trial in Britain.
