Articles by Rina Marie Doctor
Baptist Health, Tenet Form New Healthcare Network In Alabama
Baptist Health and Tenet Healthcare Corporation had announced their partnership to form a bigger healthcare network in Alabama. Officials of both companies said that they are excited to continue providing quality care through more enhanced medical resources.
Micropigs: Scientists In China To Sell Genetically-Altered Hogs For $1,600
A Chinese company announced that it will be selling micropigs as pets for $1,600. Experts hope that the retail of the genetically-altered hogs will not impede the development of other gene-editing techniques that aim to boost human disease and crop development researches.
Harvard Twin Study Confirms Beauty Is Indeed In The Eye Of The Beholder
A new twin study found that experiences ultimately shape a person's preference of what is attractive or not. Beauty is indeed in the eye of the beholder as even genetically similar individuals differ in taste.
Snake Genome Embedded With Blueprints For Growing Limbs
A new study found that snakes have a genome that is associated with limb formation. For the slithery animals, however, these blueprints serve a different function: genitalia development.
FDA Greenlights Bristol-Myers' Drug Combo For Melanoma Treatment
Bristol-Myers has announced that the FDA finally bestowed them the green light for their melanoma drug combo. With this, patients may soon have a new treatment option to improve their clinical outcomes.
New Test Can Detect Nearly All Infectious Viruses: How ViroCap Can Revolutionize Medicine
All human and animal viral diseases may soon be detected in one go via a new test called ViroCap. How this emergent diagnostic modality can help revolutionize medicine is something experts and the public are looking forward to.
Wildlife Commission Denies Permit Appeal For Mexican Gray Wolf Release
Officials from the federal government were disappointed after wildlife commission denied their appeal to release more Mexican Gray wolves into the wild. In a public meeting where the decision was announced, the spectators expressed reacted with catcalls, saying the outcome was shameful.
Indian Environment Minister Urges Nations Not To Tamper With UN Climate Framework
An Indian environment minister has called on developed nations to stopped negating the priniciples of the UN climate Framework. Instead, he urged countries to bring in the positivty and unify to attain success in the upcoming climate change conference, which wil be held in Paris.
Bronze Age Britons Mummify Their Dead Just Like Ancient Egyptians
Researchers had found that prehistoric Britons also mummified their dead during the Bronze Age, just like ancient Egyptians. The reason for preserving bodies were said to be due to an intense agricultural land competition between nations during that time.
CU-Boulder Researchers To Study Effects Of Substances On Adolescent Brain
Researchers from the University of Colorado Boulder are set to embark on a longitudinal study that aims to map out the effects of substances on the adolescent brain. With the university's experience on multidisciplinary research, experts are looking forward to the study results.
NASA Ends Team Up With Private Firm In Hunting Down Asteroids
A space mission to hunt down asteroids was cut short by NASA before it can even be carried out. The private firm contracted to build the spacecraft and perform the mission was said to have lagged behind the agreed deadlines.
Midwives In UK Hospital Joked About 'Selling Tickets' During Tragic Birth
A mother whose baby died right after delivery, claims that the delivery room staff were too relaxed and jovial during the complicated situation. She even overheard the midwives joke about selling tickets during the tragic birth.
Whole Grains Make Better Substitute To Saturated Fats Than Processed Carbs: Study
Researchers found that replacing saturated fats with processed carbs is not effective in reducing the risk of heart diseases. As a better substitute, a new study recommends eating whole grains to lower their risk.
Phones 4u Co-Founder Caudwell Calls On Government For More Lyme Disease Research
John Caudwell seeks government help in boosting research efforts for Lyme disease, which has afflicted his family. According to the Phones 4u co-founder, the bacterial infection is affecting thousands of people due to under-diagnosis and lack of relevant disease information.
NASA Seeks Public Help To Solve Dwarf Planet Mystery
As additional information about dwarf planet Ceres are sent back to Earth via NASA's Dawn space probe, experts become more and more baffled. With this, the space agency has announced that it now seeks public help to solve various mysteries.
Wiring Patterns Of Brain Linked To Desirable Human Traits
Researchers found that there is an association between human traits and how brain connections are wired. According to the analyses, those who possess desirable traits had stronger connectivity patterns compared to those with undesirable traits.
New Study Shows Monkeys And Humans Perceive Visual Illusions Similarly
Researchers were able to discover that humans and monkeys exhibit similar ways of perceiving visual illusions. Although this does not mean that both species are able to see the world in the exact same way, this study is said to have implicated that monkeys are good models for future studies of human perception.
Scientists Discover World's Smallest Snail Species In China
Snail species, which are believed to be the smallest in the world, have been discovered by scientists in a province in China. According to the experts, it is impossible to find smaller species than the ones they found as organ sizes and cell numbers cannot get any smaller to survive.
New Zealand To Turn Kermadec Islands Into Vast Ocean Sanctuary
New Zealand is set to create a gold standard of ocean sanctuaries as it turns Kermadec Islands into a fully protected marine reserve. While many are impressed with this pending law, leaders from various economic industries have already expressed how this would affect their businesses.
Researchers In UK Create 'Poo Bank' To Treat C. Diff Superbug
A 'poo bank' may be the solution that patients with C. diff infection may be waiting for. Researchers were able to formulate a fecal donation scheme that involves donating healthy fecal matter to patients with infected bowel in order to restore bacterial balance in the gut.
Experts Warn About Growing Number Of Giant False Widows Spiders In UK
Giant false widow spiders are about to settle in UK homes as temperatures start to go down. Experts have warned that these arachnid species are among the most venomous in the entire UK and Ireland.
Red Tide Along South Padre Island Coast Causing Health Problems For Beachgoers
Health hazards due to red tide are limiting beachgoers from having all-out fun. Along South Padre Island Coast, the algal blooms continue to be a threat thus, authorities have recommended measures to protect the public.
Bill Nye The Science Guy Defends Women's Reproductive Rights [Video]
Bill Nye has found another topic to insert his scientific musings into: abortion. In his latest video, the Science Guy defends women's right to make decisions about their reproductive health.
Local Sailor 'Ambushed' By Playful Dolphins In South West England
Dolphins rushed to the yacht of a local sailor while on a trip in South West England. The playful creatures performed an amazing show, which according to the sailor, is something he will never forget.
Humpback Whales Return To Long Island Sound After Long Hiatus
Surprise sightings of humpback whales in Long Island Sound have been delighting boaters and enthusiasts. According to experts, the unexpected observations were due to the presence of baitfish and the enforcement of marine protective laws.
Researchers Use App To Debunk 'Myth' That Humans Should Eat Three Meals Per Day
Eating three meals per day is not necessarily applicable to the average individual, a new study found. Through the use of a smartphone app, researchers were able to discover that eating times and food items can get very random.
Experts Question The Science Behind Formulation Of U.S. Dietary Guidelines
The updated version of the U.S. Dietary Guidelines is set for release this fall. But before it hits the press, experts have already questioned the science behind it.
Blackcap Bird Migration Shifting From Spain To UK Due To Availability Of Food
Researchers found that blackcap birds are increasingly migrating in the UK during the winter season. As per investigations, the reasons for such migratory shift are food availability and warmer winters.
Living With Smokers Doubles Risk Of Hospitalization For Children With Asthma
Researchers were able to discover that children with asthma living with smokers are twice as likely to get hospitalized compared to those who have no exposure. According to the authors, this study may help serve as a reminder to parents to stop exposing their kids to secondhand smoke.
Novartis Launches Portfolio For Low Cost Medicines For Low To Middle Income Countries
Low to middle income countries may soon have access to cheaper medicines as Novartis sets a portfolio of low-cost drugs. Through this program, the most commonly prescribed drugs for prevalent chronic diseases will reach those who cannot typically avail their health care needs.
