Articles by Rina Marie Doctor
Drinking Soda, Other Sugary Drinks Daily Can Cause Excessive Belly Fat
Belly fat may be attributed to increased consumption of sugary drinks, a new study found. Researchers discovered a direct correlation between belly fat and regular soda, while diet sodas did not exhibit any relationship.
Experts Call For Increase In Sugar Tax To Fight Childhood Obesity: How Much Sugar Is Too Much For Kids?
Obesity experts called to increase sugar tax by 50 percent. The move is said to limit parents from buying sweet treats for kids and to help them adhere to sugar recommendations more strictly.
London Breaches EU Annual Air Pollution Limit Eight Days Into New Year
London breached its annual limit of nitrogen dioxide pollution for 2016 in just eight days. Campaigners blame the government for its failure to solve air pollution problems in the city.
Apple Working On Truly Wireless Earbuds For iPhone 7: Report
Apple is said to be developing a set of truly wireless earphones. The device will be the first major hardware product following Apple's acquisition of Beats Electronics.
More Than 100 Games Now In Development For PlayStation VR Headset: Sony CEO
Sony's CEO revealed that its PlayStation VR will have more than 100 games. The company received quite a good reaction from developers, boosting its bank of titles for the upcoming virtual reality headset.
New US Dietary Guidelines Recommend Sugar Limit Be About 12 Teaspoons A Day
The new U.S. Dietary Guidelines urge limiting added sugar intake to 10 percent of total daily calories. The recommendation amounts to about 12 teaspoons of sugar per day.
New Geological Epoch Anthropocene Marked By Impact Of Human Activity
Researchers said the Anthropocene epoch is marked by the impacts of human activity. The evidences are now overwhelming hence, they are looking at the possibilities of finally formalizing a new addition to the geological time scale.
Earth Is In Volcano Season: Supervolcano Eruption Could Occur Within 80 Years, European Scientists Warn
A report found that a supervolcano eruption in Yellowstone may claim the lives of millions within 80 years. Since the government is not prepared for such rare volcanic eruptions, it may cause more damage than asteroids, tsunamis and drought.
Cancer Screening Not Shown To Save Lives: Experts
Researchers claim that cancer screening does not save lives at all. After analyzing multiple studies, they concluded that screening does not improve mortality rates and may even cause unwanted effects.
Meteorite Older Than The Earth Could Solve Mystery Of How Universe Was Formed
Researchers from Curtin University found a meteorite that is older than the Earth. The rock is said to give significant clues on how the universe was formed.
Flu Virus Hijacking Tactics During Infection Holds Key To More Effective Antiviral Treatments
Researchers discovered the hijacking tactics of flu viruses that enable them to penetrate human hosts. The discovery is said to pave the way for more effective antiviral treatments.
Obama Administration Unveils Plan To Keep Guns Away From Mentally Ill People
The Obama Administration has announced an executive action to reduce gun violence. Among the most prominent proposals stated is keeping guns away from mentally ill people and strengthening health care services for them.
Ebola Treatment Using Blood Plasma From Survivors Not Effective
What could have been the answer to the Ebola epidemic failed treatment at clinical trials? Researchers found that convalescent blood plasma transfusion from survivors were not effective in treating diseased patients.
First European Farmers Came From Turkey, DNA From Anatolian Skeletons Reveal
Researchers found that the first European farmers came from Turkey. By studying the DNA of Anatolian skeletons, scientists were able to understand more how the ancient hunter-gatherers shifted to farming.
British Government Unveils Plan To Develop Marine Reserve Almost The Same Size Of UK
The British Government announced that it will turn Ascension Island into a marine reserve. Through a grant provided by a foundation, UK will set out its plans of enforcing fish ban rules and protecting one of the largest and unexploited bodies of water in the world.
British Astronaut Tim Peake To Take Part In Spacewalk Next Week: NASA
NASA announced that Tim Peake will embark on his first spacewalk. The first British astronaut under ESA will step out of the ISS with fellow crew member Tim Kopra to repair an electrical box that regulates the station's power voltage.
Discovery Of Element 113 By RIKEN Scientists Completes 7th Row Of Periodic Table
The seventh row of the periodic table of elements has finally been completed. Japanese, Russian and American scientists were given official recognition for the discovery of elements 113, 115, 117 and 118.
Century-Old Artifacts Uncovered At Mawson's Huts In Antarctica
Explorers uncovered century-old artifacts in Mawson's Huts in Antarctica. The snow-covered historic site housed personal items of past explorers, including a wool balaclava, which the expedition chief said was the 'highlight' of the discovery.
100,000-Year Old Fossil Of Straight-Tusked Elephant Found Protruding From Sand
A 100,000-year old fossil of an extinct straight-tusked elephant was found by a local resident in Isle of Wight. With the new discovery, experts think that the species may have roamed around the island many years ago.
New Cancer Treatment Replaces Chemotherapy With Simple Injection
Cancer patients may soon ditch chemotherapy for a new type of treatment so simple that it's just like getting a flu shot. The first phase of the monthly injection therapy has already been approved by the FDA.
Scientists Find Way To Measure Pull Of Gravity At Surface Of Distant Stars
Scientists have developed a new technique to measure the surface gravity of distant stars. The said method is said to be critical in finding other planets similar to Earth.
Epigenetic Drugs Can Reprogram Social Behavior Of Carpenter Ants
A new study found that the brains of carpenter ants may be reprogrammed by epigenetic drugs. Feeding the species with the said enzyme may enhance its foraging activity, suggesting possible implications in the social behavior of other species.
New E.coli Strain With Rare DNA Fingerprint Sickens Five People
The issues surrounding Chipotle Mexican Grill are not yet over. Experts have found that the new E.coli outbreak that sickened five people from three states had similar DNA fingerprints as the Chipotle culprit.
Russia's Moon Exploration Plans Face Budget Cuts As Space Program Falls Victim To Economic Crisis
Russia is suffering from economic crisis and part of this problem is cutting down budget for moon exploration missions. The Russian Space Agency rewrote its program plans for manned moon flights.
Firefighters Rescued More Than 2,000 Obese People Stuck In Their Homes
Firefighters in the UK have rescued more than 2,000 obese people in the past three years. Such operations puts additional burden on both the rescue teams and the government.
E-cigarettes Not Safer Than Smoking Tobacco: E-cigarette Vapor Damages Cells, Causes Cancer
E-cigarette vapor causes cell damage similar to cancer development mechanisms. With this, experts concluded than vaping is no safer than smoking.
Passive Smoking Can Kill Your Cat: Secondhand Smoke Poses More Risks To Pets Than To Humans
Secondhand smoke is known for its bad effects on human health. In a new study, however, researchers have found that passive smoking can also cause serious health problems in pets, especially cats.
Some Heart Tests Expose US Patients To Excessive Doses Of Radiation
U.S. patients with heart disease are more likely to be exposed to radiation than any other patients in the world. In a new study, experts found that most American labs do not comply with radiation dose recommendations for heart tests.
Tom Brady Grants Christmas Wish Of 8-Year-Old Cancer Patient
Tom Brady of the New England Patriots granted the Christmas wish of an 8-year-old girl diagnosed with cancer. The football star invited the kid to meet up with him, take photos, and give inspiration.
Overdose Of Chemotherapy Kills Patient Who Underwent Cancer Treatment
A cancer patient died after receiving a "larger than intended dose" of chemotherapy. The hospital has already sent a letter of apology but the patient's partner is not done yet.
