Articles by Rina Marie Doctor
Donald Trump Slams Martin Shkreli For Massive Drug Price Hike
Donald Trump expressed his disgust over Martin Shkreli's decision to massively increase the price of an AIDS drug. The presidential candidate commented in a press conference that Shkreli looks like a "spoiled brat" and that he is "nothing."
NASA Releases Stunning Images Of Jet Planes Breaking Sound Barrier
An enhanced photography technique has enabled NASA experts to capture stunning images of jet planes gliding through the sound barrier. The method used by the agency is ground-based and is said to be more economical and less complicated than air-to-air capture.
Rowan University Purchases Dino Graveyard For Research Purposes
A dinosaur graveyard recognized to be rich in fossils has been purchased by Rowan University. The institution also hopes to contribute to the overall development of the quarry.
Shkreli Says Turing Will Roll Back Price Of AIDS Drug
The price of Daraprim will undergo a rollback after Turing Pharmaceuticals imposed a 5,000 percent price hike. CEO Martin Shkreli says the decision was a reaction to the massive outrage expressed by political figures and the public.
UK Women Now Have Access To Injectable Contraceptive Drug For Home Use
UK women may now self-inject their hormonal contraceptives at home as the label of Pfizer's Sayana Press has been updated. With this, women won't have to visit clinics regularly for their injections doses.
Life Expectancy Of UK Women Second Worst In Europe Says WHO
An international health report found that the life expectancy rate of UK women is second worst across European countries. Increased alcohol consumption, obesity and tobacco smoking are said to be among the factors that may have influenced this finding.
Government Wants To Enroll Even More Uninsured Americans To Obamacare
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has announced that the U.S. government plans to enroll more people in Obamacare. As the enrollment season begins, officials are looking at increasing the numbers of eligible uninsured individuals to sign up.
Scientists Pulling Out All The Stops To Save Great Barrier Reef
Saving the Great Barrier Reef has entailed numerous experiments to devise an effective rescue plan. From inventing a robot to mechanically pull out destructive species to using vinegar to kill pollutants, scientists have come far and wide.
Genomics Pioneer Craig Venter Wants To Offer Low Cost Exome Sequencing
Whole exome sequencing, which is valuable in detecting disease-causing mutations in humans, is now being offered by Craig Venter to clients for a low cost. Through the collaboration of Venter's company with a South-African insurance firm, clients may now avail of this typically high-cost service at a much cheaper price.
Scientists Find Traces Of Pollution Caused By Neanderthal Fires 450,000 Years Ago
Researchers found that pollution due to heavy metals has long been existent. According to a new discovery, traces of pollution due to Neanderthal fires were created 450,000 years ago.
Coral-Eating Starfish In Great Barrier Reef Can Be Dealt With Using Vinegar
Researchers were able to discover that vinegar is a simple yet effective way to deal with coral-eating starfish. Through this simple household ingredient, the corals of the Great Barrier Reef may be saved drastically.
Massive Price Hike For Tuberculosis Drug Rescinded Following Outrage
A shocking price hike initiated by a pharmaceutical company for an anti-tuberculosis drug was invalidated after the original manufacturers of the medicine was outraged. The price increase was said to be about 5,000 percent more than its previous value.
Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument To Be Used To Create 3D Map Of The Universe
Highly-advanced Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) will soon embark on a mission to create a 3D map of the universe. Through the said project, scientists will use dark energy to determine how the universe was shaped to how it is today.
No Beard, No Problem: Historians Say Era Of Hipster Beard Coming To An End
An expert said that the hipster beard may soon become obsolete as per historical trends. An upcoming study, which will run for three years, will investigate on the details of this interesting part of male anatomy.
Adolescent Mothers At Higher Risk Of Further Pregnancies During Teenage Years: Study
Researchers found that adolescent mothers seeking for abortion are more likely to have had a previous pregnancy. Further pregnancies that are unwanted, unplanned and mistimed are also more common to these young women.
Drug Used To Treat Arthritis May Be Effective Against Alzheimer's Disease Symptoms
Researches were able to discover that a drug commonly used for treating arthritis may be the breakthrough solution for Alzheimer's disease symptoms. According to the study, blocking a specific protein that is usually associated with dementia may successfully be performed by an arthritis medication.
Scientists Figure Out What Kind Of Sound Giraffes Make
Giraffes do make sounds, contrary to what others believe. In a new study, experts were able to discover just how exactly giraffes sound at night.
Lunar Eclipses Spawned Different Beliefs For Early Civilizations
At present, lunar eclipses are regarded as interesting cosmic event. In the early civilizations, this rare occurrence is almost always considered as a signal that something bad is about to happen.
ISS Astronauts Watch 'The Martian' In Space
'The Martian' movie may not be up in theaters yet but the ISS crew already had a special preview of the space-disaster film. According to the astronauts, movies about Mars hold an important value to them as they prepare on possible missions to the red planet.
Scientists Find Prehistoric Whale Fossil In Santa Cruz County
Experts were able to unearth a prehistoric whale fossil at Santa Cruz County. This new discovery is said to pave the way for more information regarding whale evolution.
Feds Investigate Death Of 25 Walrus On Alaska Coast: Many Found Without Head And Tusks
Twenty-five dead walruses were found off the Alaskan coast. The feds have announced that they will be embarking on a series of investigations to identify the details of the deaths.
Wildlife Officials Plan To List Tricolored BlackBirds As Endangered Species
The tricolored blackbird has been included in the animals nominated to be considered endangered in the U.S. According to wildlife officials, the lost of wetlands is considered to be the major factor that resulted to the population decline.
Medical Experts Speak Out About GOP Vaccine Claims In Recent Debate
Trump and colleagues expressed their concerns about vaccination and autism at a Republican party debate. Their statements, however, urged medical experts to speak out about the debate.
Microbeads Entering U.S. Water Bodies Could Cover 300 Tennis Courts: How This Affects Us
Microbeads found in personal care and cleaning products are increasingly becoming rampant in US water bodies. Environmentalists are calling for its ban as its continuous presence would affect aquatic animals, overall marine health and humans too.
Colorado Woman In Search Of Birth Mother Despite 28-Year Separation
After 28 years of separation, a Colorado woman finally embarks on a mission to search for her birth mother. According to the abandoned woman, she is not looking to find another parent and that health concerns is her primary reason for the said quest.
U.S. Health Officials: No More Ebola Screening For Travelers From Liberia
Travelers from Liberia will soon be welcomed in US airports without having to undergo screening protocols for Ebola. The African country has been declared free of the virus transmission thus US health officials have altered the current rules.
FDA Gives Fast Track Approval To ZMapp Experimental Ebola Drug
ZMapp, the experimental drug for Ebola treatment, has received a Fast Track designation from the FDA. Through this approval, the manufacturer of the drug is hoping to market its product soon.
First Woman In Space Shares Dental Woes About Forgetting To Bring A Toothbrush On Mission
In an exhibition to showcase Soviet spacecrafts and artifacts, the first woman in space recalls how the crew forgot to pack her a toothbrush and how she managed to clean her teeth while in flight. According to her, all that is left to do is be resourceful just like any woman should.
Researchers Unveil Ultrathin Material That Could Turn You Invisible
An ultrathin invisibility cloak has finally been developed by a group of researchers who have been working on it for about a decade. The invention is said to have valuable applications in optical computers, 3D displays and microscopes.
New Study Finds Antidepressant Drug Paxil Unsafe For Teens
A reanalysis of Paxil efficacy and safety yielded completely different results. According to the new study, this antidepressant drug does not only result in minimal efficacy, but may also lead to serious adverse effects.
