Articles by Rina Marie Doctor
Colorado Might Mark Edible Marijuana Products With Red Stop Sign: Why This Is A Good Move
Edible marijuana products from Colorado may have to be sold with a red stop symbol on their packaging and a THC sign on the actual products to identify the pot-infused food.
Africa Wins Over Polio: Health Experts Celebrate One Full Year Without New Polio Case
The World Health Organization has declared Somalia to be polio-free. Experts say this achievement is a powerful indication that the health sector of Africa is continuously improving.
Trans Fats vs. Saturated Fats: What Fats Can Give You A Heart Attack And Kill You
Fats are essential for the body to perform its functions well. However, some types such as trans fats and saturated fats should be taken in moderation to decrease the risk of heart attack and other cardiovascular diseases.
CVS Wants Rewrite Of US Cholesterol And Heart Guidelines
CVS calls out to cardiovascular experts to amend the treatment guidelines for patients with high cholesterol and heart problems. The move was made after a new class of drug has been approved by the FDA in the treatment of hyperlipidemia.
Hearing Loss Could Lead To Depression And Dementia If Left Untreated
As per surveys, people with hearing loss do not immediately seek treatments due to denial, vanity and lack of information. With this, depression and dementia may result leading to poorer quality of life.
Comet 67P Approaches The Sun: Here's How You Can Watch Rosetta Mission's Day In The Sun
As the Comet 67P approaches the sun, the public is getting more and more excited. Here's some information on how and where to watch the highly anticipated cosmic event.
UK Woman Cracks Open Egg With Four Yolks
A woman from UK was able to purchase an enormous egg, which she did not expect to contain four yolks. According to experts, double yolks are unusual but to find one that has quadruple yolks is a rare phenomenon.
Researchers Capture And Tag Australian Night Parrot, One Of The Most Elusive Birds In The World
A bird thought to be extinct for more than a century now was found in Australia. Experts were delighted to have discovered the habitat of night parrots in the country and are now conducting further studies on these elusive birds.
Pilots Spot Drone Near Newark Airport While In Mid-Flight
In the middle of a flight, four commercial pilots spotted a drone near the Newark Liberty International Airport. Flying drones are becoming increasingly popular, but maneuvering them near airports is prohibited by law.
California Girl Tests Positive For Plague After Camping In Yosemite National Park
A girl from California, who camped at the Yosemite National Park in July, has been confirmed to suffer from the plague caused by rodents and fleas that live on them. Authorities are currently investigating the exact area where the source of the infection may have been located.
Coca-Cola Wants The World To Believe That Fighting Obesity Is Not About Cutting Calories
Obesity is not about the amounts of food and drinks one consume, it actually depends on exercise and physical activity, claims Coca-Cola. In fact, they have partnered with an organization composed of scientific experts, who advocates the said claim in various media.
Orphaned Kangaroo Finds Comfort In Hugging Teddy Bear
Wildlife caretakers gave the kangaroo in Australia, Doodlebug, a stuffed bear. Now, their photo has garnered huge international attention.
Forget Paleo Diet, Carbohydrates Made Humans Smarter
A group of researchers suggested that carbohydrates are the key food nutrient that helped expand the size of human brains to what it is now. Paleo diet may be a fad now but cooked starches are what made humans smarter as they went through the phases of evolution.
There's A Giant Spider Web In Texas And It's Not By Spider-Man
A road in Texas has been transformed into creepy scenery as giant webs hang on a long stretch of trees. Experts say the spiders that made these webs are benign and are not harmful to humans.
Shorter Course Of Radiation Therapy Results To Better Quality Of Life In Early Stage Breast Cancer Patients
Researchers found that shorter course of radiation therapy may provide lesser side effects for early stage breast cancer patients compared to the long-term treatments. Although the shorter therapy requires higher radiation doses, the experts found that this option may result in better quality of life.
Bill Nye Reads Mean Tweets About Himself To Help Push Kickstarter Campaign
Twitter users bashed Bill Nye with harsh tweets, but the Science Guy took it all in and even agreed to read the tweets in front of the camera. The tweet reading session is said to help push the Kickstarter Campaign, which aims to produce a Bill Nye documentary film.
NASA To Stick With Russian Rockets For Transportation To The ISS
NASA has announced that it will extend its contract with Russian spacecraft Soyuz to be able to fly U.S. astronauts to the ISS. The move is said to reflect the budget cuts made by Congress for the Commercial Crew Program of the U.S.
Study Says Long Term Teen Marijuana Use Does Not Cause Problems Later In Life
A new study found that marijuana use during adolescence up until adulthood does not cause significant physical and mental health problems later in life. The researchers found that there are no differences in the outcomes of the subjects, regardless of the amount and frequency of marijuana use.
NASA Appoints Kirk Shireman As New ISS Program Manager
The International Space Station program manager position has been vacated and NASA announced that Kirk Shireman will be filling in the post. The announcement was made following former ISS program manager Michael T. Suffredini's decision to leave the space agency for a position at a private industry.
Methane In Earth's Atmosphere Higher Than Previous Estimates: Study
The levels of methane gas emissions on a national scale may be inaccurate all along as a new report has found that the measuring device being used may be reporting chronic underestimates. With this, methane levels in the Earth's atmosphere may be higher than previous estimates.
Yelp And ProPublica Band Together To Provide Info On Hospitals And Doctors
Information regarding medical facilities across the US may be more enhanced with the partnership of Yelp and ProPublica. Now, consumers may view data specific to their health care needs with a touch of a fingertip.
Russia Resubmits Claim To Large Sections Of Arctic Seabed
A new claim has been submitted by Russia to the UN, asking for ownership of large areas of the Arctic seabed. The locations are potentially rich in oil and gas resources.
Nine Alabama Residents Currently Being Monitored For 'Ebola-Like' Symptoms
Nine residents from Alabama are presently under quarantine after one patient reported 'Ebola-like' symptoms. The report was made after the patient returned from a country where the disease is still present.
Cooperation Between Hospitals Can Help Thwart Superbug Spread says CDC
The spread of superbug infections, which do not respond to antibiotics, are increasing. According to the CDC, hospital and other medical facilities should come together and improve infection control measures, specifically when transferring patients from one facility to another.
Some Like It Hot... And They Live Longer: Is Spicy Food The Elixir Of Life?
Researchers discovered that eating spicy food may have significant effects on life expectancy. With this, some regard hot treats to be the elixir of life.
Pacific Ocean 'Blob' Of Warm Water Encroaching On Puget Sound
Scientists have detected an area of record-breaking warm water in the Puget Sound and dubbed it the 'Blob.' The discovery is said to have come from the Pacific Ocean and got stuck in the Sound due to low estuarine water circulation.
Scott Kelly Fielding Twitter Questions From The ISS
NASA astronaut Scott Kelly willingly answered Twitter questions in a live interview as part of his one year anniversary at the International Space Station. He let people into his life at the ISS, as well as some of the weirdest things he encountered in space.
UN Calls For Better Breastfeeding Policies For Working Moms
Policies that promote breastfeeding in the workplace must be implemented to increase the numbers of children and mothers benefiting from the said healthy nursing practice. Experts say that in the long run, business owners and employers may also reap rewards from such policies as employee satisfaction and less absenteeism become more possible.
Rosa Labs Releases Soylent 2.0 Drinkable Meal-Replacement Product
A new version of the nutritional drink, Soylent, has been released by Rosa Labs. The company decided to transform it into a ready-to-drink packaging to enhance production and shipping efficacy and costs, among many others.
Legionnaires' Disease Outbreak In The Bronx Claims 7th Victim
City health officials announced that, from four fatalities, the mortality cases in the Bronx due to Legionnaires' disease has risen to seven. Authorities are said to intensify their work to create plans not only to halt the ongoing outbreak but also prevent future ones.
