Articles by Rubi Valdez
Most Oncologists Feel Less Knowledgeable About Medical Marijuana But Still Recommend It Anyway
Majority of oncologists in the United States feel they are less knowledgeable about the benefits of medical marijuana. However, a latest survey revealed that almost half of the respondents recommended cannabis for their cancer patients.
New Study On Darwin’s Finches In The Galapagos Proves Theory Of Evolution By Natural Selection
Researchers found that the finches in the Galapagos were more likely to have originated from the Caribbean. Their finding also supported the theory of evolution by natural selection in which birds have evolved depending on the environmental conditions.
Prolonged Exposure To Air Pollution Triggers Inflammation And Progression Of Cancer Genes
Air pollutant particles like nickel can trigger inflammation and advance the progression of cancer. The study published in Scientific Reports showed the negative effects of harmful air quality in human health.
Ebola Outbreak Resurfaces In Congo: Profile Of The World’s Deadliest Virus
Two cases of Ebola virus have been confirmed in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The country’s Ministry of Health is working alongside WHO and other local and international agencies to deploy an emergency response similar to the 2017 outbreak.
Carnivores In Captivity Have The Same Gestation And Birthing Season As Animals In The Wild
Researchers reported that the farther the animal is from the equator, the more seasonal its reproductive behaviors are. Carnivores in the zoo have almost the same reproductive seasonality with their counterparts in the wild.
New Findings Conclude That Eating Eggs Is Generally Healthy Even For Diabetic Persons
A low or high consumption of eggs is found to be safe in generally healthy or diabetic persons. Scientists found that dietary cholesterol in eggs has little effect in the overall bad cholesterol levels in the blood.
Rise Of Anxiety In US: Poll Reveals What Americans Are Most Worried About
An APA survey concluded that Americans are more anxious today than they were last year. The poll showed that paying bills causes the greatest anxiety, while baby boomers are the most anxious compared to other generations.
SpaceX Dragon Returns With 4,000 Pounds Of Cargo To Earth
SpaceX’s Dragon has returned from its resupply mission to the International Space Station, which began on April 2. The space vehicle brought back 1,800 kilograms of cargo from the ISS, which include science and technology demonstration samples.
Brain Dead Boy Regains Consciousness Just When Parents Signed Consent To Donate His Organs
Trenton McKinley sustained multiple skull fractures and a damaged brain stem. Doctors at UAB Children's Hospital in Birmingham said even if they revive him, his brain would suffer due to problems in oxidation.
James Webb Space Telescope Suffers Another Mechanical Snag During Test
NASA said this is not the first time that the James Webb Space Telescope encountered mechanical problems. The American space agency assured that these events will not affect the space telescope’s launch to space in 2020.
Woman Had Cockroach Stuck In Ear For 9 Days: Here Is Why Live Insects Could Crawl Into Your Body
Experts said cockroaches in the ear are not unusual because these insects are always looking for food. In the case of a Florida woman, it took nine days before parts of the cockroach’s body were completely removed from her ear.
Hundreds Flee As Hawaii’s Most Active Volcano Kilauea Spews Lava And High Levels Of Toxic Gas
Authorities ordered the citizens of Big Island in Hawaii to evacuate following Mount Kilauea’s eruption. The volcano spewed toxic sulfur dioxide gas in the air, which can cause respiratory problems.
Candidate Scott Hawkins Announces Cancer Diagnosis: What Is The Best Treatment For Pancreatic Cancer?
Alaska Republican contender Scott Hawkins said he has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer amid his gubernatorial run. A team of oncologists said they are positive of Hawkins’ full recovery given his good health and tolerance with the treatments.
Probiotic Treatment For Eczema Shows Promise In NIH Clinical Trial
An NIH clinical trial showed positive results in reducing symptoms of eczema by applying good bacteria in the affected skin areas. The study involved adult and pediatric participants, who showed no side effects and adverse reactions.
More People Affected With Incurable Meat Allergy Caused By Tick Bites: What Is Alpha-Gal Syndrome?
Lone star ticks can cause meat allergy or alpha-gal syndrome that trigger severe allergic reactions. Experts said there are at least 3,000 cases of the alpha-gal syndrome in the country due to lone star tick bites.
Astronomers Spotted Helium In The Atmosphere Of An Exoplanet For The First Time
Astronomers detected helium in the atmosphere of an exoplanet called WASP-107b. Scientists said this discovery is the first of its kind, and it will help them study the atmosphere of other exoplanets.
Over A Dozen Squirming Roundworms Removed From A Woman’s Gut
A woman from India suffered from ascariasis, an infection caused by roundworms that had been living in her bile duct for six months. Doctors were able to extract 14 roundworms, measuring about 6 to 8 inches each.
Synthetics Kill More People Than Prescription Opioids: What You Should Know About Fentanyl Overdose
The rate of fatalities due to fentanyl, a type of synthetic opioid, is higher compared to deaths due to prescription opioids. Deaths due to fentanyl overdose reached 46 percent in a data analysis published in the journal JAMA.
Mosquito And Tick-Borne Diseases Such As Zika And Lyme Surge To ‘Astronomical Levels’
The CDC reported that vector-borne diseases from mosquitoes, ticks, and fleas have more than tripled since 2004. Experts are investigating the role of climate change in the spread of these diseases.
Friends From 2 States Diagnosed With Rare Eye Cancer: How To Know If You Are At Risk Of Ocular Melanoma
A rare form of cancer has affected patients who all graduated from Auburn University in Alabama. Physicians said they still have to find the connection between the cases, and they hope that cure will be available in the future.
Oreo Unveils 3 New Limited Edition Flavors In #MyOreoCreation Contest
Oreo unveiled three new cookie flavors, namely Cherry Cola, Kettle Corn, and Piña Colada. Fans have mixed views on the new variants, which will be available for a limited time only.
Accumulation Of Fats In The Brain Could Signal Early Signs Of Parkinson’s
Results of a mice trial showed that high levels of lipids in the brain are directly related to neurodegenerative symptoms. The same concentration of lipids was found in patients with Parkinson’s disease.
Mathematical Study Shows Mercury’s Crust Is Thinner And Denser Than Previously Thought
Mercury’s crust is found to be thinner and denser than previously thought. It is also interesting that Mercury’s core is larger than its mantle and crust, although scientists have not reconciled theories to prove its cause.
Whole Foods Receives Public Backlash After Partnership With Asian Restaurant Yellow Fever
Whole Foods became a target of online criticism after it had announced its partnership with a restaurant called Yellow Fever. The name has been tagged as racist, but the owner said it is a fusion of culture and food.
Former Model ‘Eaten Alive’ By Scabies: Facts And Remedies About This Potentially Fatal Skin Disease
A 93-year-old former model died of complications from severe scabies while being cared for in a Georgia nursing home. Experts say scabies is highly contagious but should be treatable given that the disease is managed early.
World’s Richest Man Jeff Bezos Set To Launch Blue Origin’s 8th Test Flight
All is set at Blue Origin’s test flight center in Texas as Jeff Bezos’s team is gearing up for New Shepard’s eighth launch on April 29. The New Shepard is a reusable rocket aimed to send paying passengers into space.
Small Creatures With Stronger Punch Can Help Engineers Build Faster Robots
Engineers can learn a thing or two by observing how small creatures like mantis shrimps use their exoskeleton spring to move swiftly. A recent research analyzed how the motor-spring-latch system in smaller creatures can influence the way robots are made.
Footprints Traced Back To Ice Age Reveal Humans Chased And Hunted Giant Sloths
Scientists have offered an alternate theory on what drove giant ground sloths to extinction. A set of footprints found in New Mexico suggested that humans armed with stone spears may have chased and hunted sloths during the last Ice Age.
Acadia Parkinson’s Drug Nuplazid Under FDA Scrutiny Over Safety Issues And Suspected Deaths
Nuplazid, the only FDA-approved drug for the treatment of psychosis in patients with Parkinson’s disease, is now under further evaluation. Acadia’s Parkinson’s drug is linked to a number of deaths, causing public concern and pleas for another review.
Microplastics And Seal Breathing Holes: Arctic Ocean Faces Graver Threats On Pollution And Climate Change
The Arctic Ocean faces possible near-permanent contamination as scientists collected record high of microplastics. Meanwhile, NASA explained that the ice holes found in Beaufort Sea could be more than just breathing holes but effects of warmer temperatures.
