Articles by Rubi Valdez
TESS Finds Smallest Habitable Exoplanet 31 Light Years Away From Earth
Three exoplanets orbiting a star in the southern constellation of Pictor gave astronomers the opportunity to study potentially habitable worlds. TOI 270 b was slightly larger than Earth and has a similar rocky environment.
Google And Facebook Are Tracking Your Porn Site Activities, Says Microsoft Report
Web traffic data were used to analyze user profiles for marketing and advertising purposes. In a study on pornographic sites, a team of researchers said more than 22,000 porn sites were riddled with web trackers by Google, Facebook, and Oracle.
Autism Is Largely Genetics Than Environmental, New Study Finds
Environmental factors like vaccines and the mother's pregnancy weight or mode of delivery have minimal to nonexistent impact in developing autism. A new study has found that genetics is the major driver of this disease.
Red Wine Antioxidant Resveratrol Could Prevent Muscle Loss In Mars Mission Astronauts
Resveratrol, which is found in grapes and blueberries, has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. The same ingredient could benefit astronauts with an extended stay in space.
New Technique To Regenerate Severely Damaged Lungs Makes Transplant Possible
About 80 percent of donated lungs are damaged, making it unviable for organ transplantation. A new technique showed that donor lungs can be rehabilitated and repaired outside the human body for at least 36 hours prior to the operation.
Cannabis-Based Drug Reduces Hard-To-Treat Epilepsy In Children By 50 Percent
Research showed that cannabidiol-based Epidiolex is effective in significantly reducing seizures in hard-to-treat epilepsy. Patients above two years old with Dravet and Lennox-Gastaut syndrome had 50 percent drop in seizure frequency.
Bottle-fed Babies 25 Percent More Likely To Become Obese: WHO
Infrequent or the absence of breastfeeding increases the risk of severe childhood obesity by 25 percent. Children who are at risk of developing obesity have poor health outcomes than those who were exclusively breastfed for six months.
Poor Sense Of Smell May Predict Early Death
A poor sense of smell could indicate deteriorating health conditions, according to a new study. Researchers at Michigan State University said older people with poor olfaction have almost 50 percent increased risk of dying in the next decade.
Kentucky Woman Melissa Carmicle Sues K2D Foods Over Kidney Failure Linked To E.coli-Contaminated Beef
K2D Foods faced its first lawsuit after the recall of more than 110,000 pounds of ground beef products due to E. coli contamination. The plaintiff sought damages in excess of $75,000 as she pursues treatment for kidney failure and seizures.
Thousands Of Emperor Penguin Chicks In Antarctica Wiped Out Overnight
A colony of emperor penguin in Antarctica is practically wiped as a result of a collapsed ice shelf. The penguin species has failed to breed in the last three years due to the rapid change of ice in the region.
Tobacco Company Philip Morris To Launch Reviti Insurance With Discount To Smokers Who Quit
People who will decide to quit smoking and switch to vaping products will get life insurance discounts by as much as 50 percent. Philip Morris International said their Reviti insurance premium will encourage tobacco smokers to choose a healthier lifestyle.
Amino Acid Leucine Found In Meat May Fuel Resistance To Breast Cancer Treatment Tamoxifen
Researchers found that lower levels of amino acid leucine in the body can suppress drug resistance to tamoxifen among ER-positive breast cancer patients. Fortunately, leucine is not naturally produced in the body and are only sourced from animal meats.
Marijuana Users Weigh About 2 Pounds Less Than Non-Users Despite Munchies
People who smoke marijuana are less likely to become overweight, according to a new study. These new findings refuted the theory on munchies or eating excessively after smoking joint.
CIA Claims Huawei Receives Funding From Chinese State Security
The CIA informed its allies on an intelligence that Huawei has received funding from the Chinese government. Huawei refuted the statement and said that their government cannot interfere with the company’s operations.
32 Percent Of Gluten-Free Restaurant Food Contain Gluten: Study
About one-third of the foods served in restaurants in the United States tested positive for gluten despite being labeled gluten-free. People with celiac disease might become vulnerable when they eat out unless they scan their food to know the ingredients.
Doctors Cure 'Bubble Boy' Babies Using Gene Therapy: What Is Severe Combined Immunodeficiency?
Ten children with severe combined immunodeficiency completely recovered with the help of modified human immunodeficiency virus. The gene therapy fully restored their immune functions without developing cancer or other side effects.
Cuddle Hormone Oxytocin May Help Treat Alcoholism
Alcohol-dependent individuals may benefit from a love drug called oxytocin. Scientists at Scripps Research found that oxytocin successfully blocked GABA signals, which are responsible for stress and addiction.
Parents File Lawsuit Against Emergency Vaccination Orders In New York
An anonymous lawsuit filed against the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene claimed that the mandatory measles vaccination was unjustifiable and a violation of their legal rights. The petitioners appealed for a preliminary injunction and restraining order.
11-Year-Old Autistic Boy Danny Bullen Speaks First Full Sentence Hours After Stem Cell Treatment
Human embryonic stem cell proved to be beneficial to an 11-year-old boy who is non-verbal and autistic. Danny Bullen’s family said he should undergo the treatment for two or three times to achieve optimal results.
Fire Ravages Notre Dame Cathedral In Paris Destroying Entire Wooden Interior Of Medieval Church
The Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris was caught on a massive fire that swept the roof portion where restorations were done. Firefighters managed to save the main cathedral together with all the historical artifacts, and no fatalities were reported.
Microbiome In Newborn Baby's Stool May Predict Risk Of Weight Problems By Age 3
Bacteria present in a newborn baby’s first poop could determine the risk of obesity later in life. Researchers also found that antibiotic use during pregnancy could alter the composition of microbiome responsible for a range of health outcomes.
Limiting Carbohydrates Intake At Breakfast May Help Type 2 Diabetes Patients
Restricted carbohydrate intake during breakfast was found to be effective in preventing blood sugar spikes among type 2 diabetes patients. Excess sugar levels in the blood could make the body struggle to produce insulin.
$6,000 Sperm Extractor Used In Chinese Hospitals To Help Men Who Want To Donate Sperm
A sperm extractor developed by a Chinese company could help urge men to donate their semen in a busy environment like hospitals. The Chinese government is exhausting all efforts to increase their birth rate, including offering rewards to sperm donors.
Scientists Observe Cloud Phenomenon Fast Negative Breakdown For The First Time: Here's Why It's Important
A new study found that air could be moving in a bidirectional motion, both upward and downward, before initiating a lightning flash. Scientists wanted to determine what fraction of a fast negative breakdown would be enough to produce lightning.
Herbal Supplement Kratom Linked To Nearly 100 US Deaths: Here Are The Symptoms Of Potentially Deadly Kratom Overdose
Deaths due to kratom overdose rose to an alarming rate within just a five-month period beginning July 2016. It is largely known as an herbal supplement, but large doses could lead to seizures, coma, and even death.
Researchers A Step Closer To Detecting CTE In Living People
Researchers found a way to possibly detect chronic traumatic encephalopathy or CTE in living individuals. Diagnosing CTE through an experimental PET scan could help patients get early treatment and prevention.
New York City Declares Public Health Emergency Over Measles Outbreak In Brooklyn: What You Need To Know
The NYC Health Department issued mandatory vaccination for residents living in or near Williamsburg. Unvaccinated individuals should have their shots within 48 hours or face $1,000 fine.
Sugar Rush? It's Just A Myth, New Study Suggests
A new study suggested that sugar intake have virtually no health benefits and can impair mood and alertness. Consumption of sweetened beverages in the United States increased by 135 percent from the late 1970s to early 2000s.
Lawsuit Alleges Conditions Of Maggots And Mice In California Prison
A California state prison faced lawsuit for being lenient in addressing poor living conditions of the inmates. An inmate disclosed that bird feces have painted the walls of the dining hall and a maggot once fell onto his food.
Psychedelic Drug MDMA May Help Treat PTSD
MDMA, an active ingredient of the drug ecstasy, could help treat patients with post-traumatic stress disorder. A mice trial showed that MDMA reopened the brain’s critical period responsible for memory and learning social behaviors.
