Articles by Rina Marie Doctor
Child Mortality Drops 50 Percent But Falls Short Of UN Goals
A new report issued by international health organizations shows that child deaths worldwide have decreased by up to 50 percent. However, authorities reiterated that the latest rates still fall short of goals set in the past.
Pacira Locked In Legal Battle With Feds Over Exparel Marketing
Pacira has filed a lawsuit so it can restore promoting its postoperative pain drug Exparel for different surgeries. The FDA has sent them a letter of warning to stop promoting off-label uses, which is something that the company strongly denies.
Scientists Use 3D Imaging To Shed Light On Lake Huron Shipwrecks
The historical details enveloping the shipwrecks at Lake Huron may soon be fully understood as a team of scientists have started to use a sophisticated technology to obtain 3D images. The scientists believe that this will help improve assessment and monitoring efforts for the shipwrecks.
Lasker Awards To Honor Experts In Cancer And Genetics
The Lasker Foundation will be giving out three of its awards to experts in the field of cancer and genetics. The researches made by the scientists are said to make great contributions to the treatment of various diseases, including cancer.
Male Frogs In Suburban Ponds Turning Into Females Due To Natural Estrogen
Male frog populations are decreasing in suburban areas as estrogen levels in ponds continue to increase. The researchers said that human-altered lands may contribute to this pattern.
Baby In El Salvador Baby Swap Incident Reunited With Real Parents
The real baby of the distressed couple, who became a victim of a baby swap in El Salvador, is finally reunited with his real parents. The doctor, who allegedly plotted the crime has now been arrested.
Scientists Working On 'Antibiotics' That Could Treat Viruses
Broad-spectrum antibiotics are known to treat different bacteria, which makes treatment of patients infected with diverse pathogens possible. Now, scientists were able to discover how humans may fight off different viruses with just one drug.
Whale Vomit Found On Beach Expected To Cost $10,000 In Auction
A dog walker was able to find an exquisite type of whale vomit that is said to cost about $10,000. The said substance is valued as such due to its ability to effectively prolong the scent of perfumes.
Glow-In-The-Dark Chickens Could Lead To Bird Flu Breakthrough
A breakthrough in bird flu management may have been discovered by a group of UK researchers. Genetically modified glow-in-the-dark chickens are said to help detect possible cases so spread of the virus may be halted.
Spare The Air Alert Raised In Bay Area Due To Hot Weather
Hot weather is taking a toll on Bay Area. In response to this, the Air District will be conducting the fifth Spare the Air Alert to help decrease the effects of air pollution and improve overall environmental conditions.
Uber China Raises $1.2 Billion While Rival Didi Kuaidi Receives $3 Billion Funding
Fundings for app-based transportation services companies Uber and Didi Kuaidi in China are currently on the roll. Both cpmpanies have declared sponsor investments, worth billion of dollars.
Whooping Cough In Newborns Commonly Comes From Siblings: Study
A new study found that whopping cough in infants is most likely due to exposure to infected siblings. This is in contrast to previous notions that mothers are the most common source of infection.
Experts Discover A Supersized Stonehenge: Super-Henge?
The stone walls at the Durrington Walls in England have long baffled experts as to the rationale of their construction. Now, a group of scientists has uncoverd a Neolithic phenomenon about 2 miles northeast of Stonehenge.
Workplace Stress As Deadly As Second Hand Smoke: Study
Stress in the workplace has long been recognized as detrimental to employees' health. A new study further investigated on this idea and found that workplace stress equates to the health effects of second hand smoke.
Walter Palmer, Dentist Who Killed Cecil The Lion, Intends To Return To Work
The culprit behind the killing of Cecil the Lion has expressed his desire to go back to his work as a dental practitioner. Walter Palmers has been out of sight for more than a month following the issue but is now ready to resume work.
Rescuers Fail To Free Entangled Blue Whale Off Southern California Coast
A entangled blue whale found off the California coast baffled authorities as to how they can safely rescue the mammal. Officials are now urging the public to stay away from the area while operations are still ongoing.
Ekso Is A Bionic Exoskeleton That Spells Hope For Spinal Cord Injury Patients: How It Works
Completely paralyzed people, particularly those who had sustained spinal cord injuries are now given hope, as a new device promises to help them restore movement. The bionic exoskeleton uses advanced technology and this is how it works.
Scientists Recreate Big Bang's 'Littlest Liquid' Using LHC: Why Should You Care About Primordial Goo
The primordial goo that existed shortly after the Big Bang has been recreated by scientists using high-power accelarators. The applications of this "littlest liquid" in various fields of sciences have not been clearly determined; however, it has been showing promise in terms of enriching the understanding of the universe's history.
Type 2 Diabetes Cure: Weight Loss Surgery vs. Medication
A new study found that weight loss surgery is better than medication use in controlling obese patients diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. This study is the first of its kind to include a long-term follow up of five years.
Living In Space Takes Toll On Immune System
Aside from multiple hazards that astronauts may face in flight, a new study found that even their immune systems may be put to risk. The findings of the study may provide a valuable insight for future spaceflight mission planning.
U.S. Army Investigating 9 Military Labs After Anthrax Scare
Mishandling and erroneous shipping activities of toxic substances including the anthrax bacteria have been reported across the US. With this, the army will be investigating nine laboratories after the scare.
Government Wants To Strengthen Rules Against Transgender Health Discrimination
The U.S. government would like to extend the Affordable Care Act in such a way that it would also lift transgender health discrimination. Under the proposed rule, all medical providers and insurance companies will have to show equal treatment to all patients, including transgender people.
Florida Wildlife Officials Approve First Black Bear Hunt In Over 2 Decades
Black bears are said to become a nuisance in some parts of Florida. Officials now approved the controlled hunting and killing of the bears in the aim of managing their rising population.
WHO Declares Liberia Ebola-Free For The Second Time Around
Liberia has been declared Ebola-free for the second time after it has surpassed 42 days without a new case after the last patient was tested negative for the virus twice. WHO commends the government officials in their rapid and effective response to the second outbreak.
Scientists Want To Unravel Mysteries Behind Britain's 'Atlantis'
A team of scientists is set to discover the mysteries surrounding a country that had sunk down the North Sea some 7,500 years ago. A research council in Europe provided funds for the experts to work on this project using advanced technologies.
WHO To Vaccinate 200 Individuals Following Recent Sierra Leone Ebola Death
The new death due to Ebola virus in Sierra Leone is a disheartening event for the health sector of the nation. In an effort to stop the spread of the virus, WHO has announced that they will vaccinate about 200 people who had direct and indirect contact with the deceased.
Male Seahorse Shown To Be Similar To Human Females During Pregnancy
For seahorses, pregnancy occur in males. In a recent study, researchers, who analyzed the genetic and morphological changes that occur in pregnant seahorses, found that these species have similar features to humans.
California Death Row Inmate Dies From Natural Causes After 26 Years In Jail
Death row inmates in California have been waiting for many years before execution due to the various issues in the state. The fourth man under the said sentence, who have died due to natural causes, have recently been reported by authorities.
Males With Breast Cancer Now Opting For Double Mastectomy Surgery
Researchers found that more and more males diagnosed with unilateral invasive breast cancer opt to undergo double mastectomy. Majority of those who choose to do so were younger males as older males tend to disprove surgery as age advances.
Breastfeeding Mothers With MS May Have Lowered Risk Of Relapse
Researchers discovered that exclusive breastfeeding does not increase the risk of relapse in mothers with MS. With this, support for MS-diagnosed mothers who opt to breastfeed, is highly encouraged.
