Articles by Rina Marie Doctor
Cancer More Than Just Bad Luck: Study Finds Nine In 10 Cancers Caused By Environment, Lifestyle
Nine out of 10 cancers are caused by environmental and lifestyle risk factors, a new study found. Contrary to previous scientific claims that cancer development is due to bad luck, researchers discovered that cancer risks are rooted in extrinsic factors.
Paris Chateau Becomes World's Most Expensive Home After $301 Million Purchase Of Middle Eastern Buyer
Chateau Louis XIV in Paris was sold for a staggering $301 million to an anonymous Middle Eastern buyer. With the purchase, the chateau is now considered to be the most expensive home in the world.
Horrified Customer Discovers Decomposing Frog In Nando's Chicken Salad
A customer was horrified after discovering a decomposing frog on her Nando's chicken salad. The restaurant offered the woman a free meal and vouchers after laboratory investigations confirmed that the prepacked salad indeed contained an amphibian in an advanced state of decay.
Study: Climate Change Warming World's Lakes At A Rapid Rate
Lakes are warming in rapid rates all across the world, a new study found. Erratic changes in water temperature are said to affect various parts of the ecosystem, with climate change to blame.
DNA Study Suggests Dog Has Been Man's Best Friend For 33,000 Years
DNA analysis showed that domesticated dogs have been around for about 33,000 years. The species originated in Southeast Asia and migrated to other parts of the world, paving the way for the diverse canine populations that people see today.
Gas More Damaging To Climate Than Carbon Dioxide Leaks In California
Methane, a gas more damaging than carbon dioxide, is enveloping the California air continuously. The natural gas leak is rooted from SoCalGas' Aliso Canyon site, where a relief well is now being created to stop the hazardous emissions.
Soyuz Spacecraft Successfully Delivers First British Astronaut To ISS
A Soyuz rocket brought the first British astronaut to the ISS successfully. Tim Peake reached the station as planned and is now ready to embark on a six-month mission.
Polish Experts: Tunnel, Yes. Nazi Gold Train, No
A group of researchers said there is no Nazi gold train in Poland. The finding refutes the claim of two hunters that insisted they did find the train hidden in a tunnel in August 2015.
Genetic Abnormality Linked To Down Syndrome Health Problems
Researchers found a genetic abnormality linked to the health problems developed by patients with Down syndrome. Excessive and lacking genes may affect the peripheral nervous system, which is often overlooked in most studies.
Non-Profit Hospital Daughters Of Charity Inks $260 Million Deal With Hedge Fund
After garnering the approval of the state of California, Daughters of Charity finally closed a deal with BlueMountain Capital Management. Under the million-dollar agreement, the chain of charity hospitals will be placed under the management of a New York-based hedge fund for up to 15 years.
Robot Revolution Prompts Scientists To Launch AI Advocacy Group
Robot revolution is here and some scientists are becoming increasingly worried. A group of experts formed an advocacy group that aims to promote ethics as artificial intelligence continues to emerge.
Baby Born With Partially Developed Brain And Skull Meets Santa
Jaxon Buell, the baby born with partially developed brain, was able to meet Santa for the first time. Now a toddler, the boy with microhydranencephaly is ready for the holidays with his continuous health progress.
Suicide' Gene Therapy Triggers Body To Kill Cancer Cells
Scientists were able to successfully kill prostate cancer cells using suicide gene therapy. The implication of the new discovery may also provide promise to the way all cancers are treated.
Cancer Rates On The Rise In Low And Middle-Income Countries: Study
Cancer rates are rising in low and middle-income countries, while it is dropping in high-income nations. The reason for the opposite trends may be accounted to the way the nations manage risk factors and improve screening and treatment measures.
Farting Often Is A Sign Of Good Health: Study
Despite the embarrassment associated with farting, researchers found that it is actually a sign of good health. In a new study, people who passed air more frequently reported better health, while those with less farting episodes said they felt more bloated and tired.
Pregnant Woman With Cancer Who Put Off Treatment To Save Unborn Baby Dies After Giving Birth
A mother who decided to delay her cancer treatment until after giving birth, died days after delivery. She opted to wait until she can deliver her daughter even if it meant risking her own life.
Britain's First ISS Astronaut To Blast Off To Space On Board 50-Year-Old Soyuz Rocket
The first ISS astronaut from Britain is included in the latest space crew to fly to the space station via the 50-year-old Soyuz rocket. Tim Peake will perform various experiments while aboard the ISS for six months.
Navy's New $4.3 Billion Stealth Destroyer Helps Rescue Fisherman In Maine
The new U.S. Navy stealth destroyer saved a fisherman, who was having chest pains while aboard a boat in Maine. The $4.3 billion ship called Zumwalt paved the way for the immediate medical evacuation of the man.
Ebola Is Back In Liberia: Country Reports New Cases Of Deadly Disease
Liberia reported new cases of Ebola virus after almost being declared disease-free. The reemergence of the disease came right after the surveillance of about 160 possible Ebola contacts.
Breakthrough Techniques Made Birth Of Test Tube Dogs Possible
The first litter of test tube puppies was finally born after decades of experiments. What made the latest attempt a success can be credited to breakthrough techniques that scientists were able to discover along the way.
Alibaba Buys Hong Kong's South China Morning Post Newspaper In A Bid To Influence Media
Alibaba bought South China Morning Post, with the hopes of raising influence in the media sector. The deal is said to improve the world's view of China and subsequently of Alibaba.
530-Million-Year-Old Fossils Of Ancient Microscopic Worms Discovered In China
Researchers were able to unearth worm fossils dating back some 530 million years ago. The ancient microscopic worms are said to be the first specimen of kinorhyncha ever found.
Last Batch Of Ebola Contacts In Liberia Finishes Quarantine
Liberia is on its way to finally eradicating a historical epidemic that is Ebola. The last batch of Ebola contacts has finished mandatory quarantine after the last case of the disease was identified.
Some Over-The-Counter Acne Products Linked To Severe Allergic Reactions
A safety review found a link between over-the-counter acne products and severe allergic reactions. The main culprits, benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid, are said to cause hypersensitivity and even deadly anaphylactic reactions.
People With Mental Illness 16 Times At Greater Risk Of Getting Killed By Police
People with mental illness undergo constant health challenges yet they are 16 times more likely to get killed from police encounters. Public policy reforms are needed to ensure that such tragic killings are prevented.
Sweet Leaf Tea Recalls 1.5 Million Bottles Of Tea Over Glass Fragments
Sweet Leaf Tea recalled 1.5 million glass bottles of tea due to possible presence of glass fragments. The company has already received four complaints but no injuries have been reported so far.
Many US Schools Fail To Meet CDC Recommendations For Sex Education
CDC found that most middle schools and high schools in the U.S. do not teach the recommended topics for sex education. In one state, only 4 percent of its middle schools were implementing the course.
Airbus, ESA Sign Deal To Build Juice Spacecraft For Jupiter Mission
Airbus and ESA signed a deal that will push the creation of the JUICE spacecraft. The mission is said to explore the habitability of the Jupiter's moons, which are comprised of ocean waters underneath their icy crust.
German Physicists Reach Milestone In Nuclear Fusion Energy Quest
German physicists were able to achieve a milestone in nuclear fusion as they were able to produce a super-heated plasma within a vessel. Through the Wendelstein 7-X machine, the quest for clean, cheap and safe energy may be soon be fulfilled.
Sleeping For More Than Nine Hours May Shorten Your Life
While sleeping may replenish energy, doing it for more than nine hours a day can be bad. Prolonged sleep and sitting, together with too little exercise may increase death risk.
