Articles by Rubi Valdez
380-Pound Girl With Genetic Condition Wins Miss Amazing Pageant: What Is Prader-Willi Syndrome?
A 15-year-old girl from Mississippi, diagnosed with the rare Prader-Willi Syndrome, has won the Miss Amazing crown. PWS is an incurable genetic disease that leads to insatiable hunger and chronic obesity.
What Brain Scans Look Like In Preschoolers With ADHD-Like Symptoms
Preschoolers who exhibit symptoms of ADHD were found to have lesser brain matters in areas that control motor control, activity, and attention. This finding is consistent with parental reports of children exhibiting impulsiveness and aggressive behavior.
Study Explains Why Fewer People With Severe Cholesterol Are On Statin Therapy
Patients with elevated and/or severe cholesterol levels were reported to take less or no prescribed statins. The new study published by the American Heart Association stated that statin compliance is less prevalent in younger patients compared to older ones.
Size Does Matter: Why Aquatic Mammals Like Whales Need To Be Big, But Not Too Big
Whales and other aquatic mammals can only get big but not too big if they want to survive in the wild. Researchers from Stanford investigated why size matters for food hunting and metabolism.
Marijuana Can Help Curb Alcohol Addiction, Cocaine Cravings: New Study
Another study showed promising results on the benefits of marijuana in curbing relapse symptoms of alcohol and cocaine addiction. Experiments were conducted in rats that are injected with CBD-containing gel for three days and followed up after five months.
ABC Reporter Karl Schmid Breaks Stigma, Reveals He’s HIV Positive In A Lengthy Facebook Post
ABC7 reporter Karl Schmid admitted publicly that he has been HIV positive for the last 10 years. In a Facebook post, Schmid said he held off the announcement because his peers told him that it would ruin his reputation.
Mayans Bred, Traded Dogs For Ceremonial Use: Evidence Found In Animal Isotopes
A new archaeological research found that dogs were a fundamental part of the Mayan civilization, a symbol of power, and an instrument during tribal ceremonies. These findings showed significant differences on how animals were used in other ancient societies.
New Class Of Synthetized Natural Antibiotic Kills Superbugs, Lessens Severity Of Infection
A natural antibiotic called teixobactin, when synthesized, can be used to fight drug-resistant superbugs like MRSA and VRE. These groundbreaking results provide a new perspective on the impact of the use and misuse of antibiotics to treat human diseases.
Grilled Meat Can Raise Risk For High Blood Pressure: Here Are The Healthiest Ways Of Cooking Meat
Well-done red meat may increase the risk of hypertension, according to a paper presented to the American Heart Association. Experts suggest to cook fresh meats in the right temperature, just enough to kill harmful bacteria.
SC Johnson Debunks Claims of Drugs Laced With Bug Sprays, Says They Are ‘Inaccurate’
SC Johnson vehemently denied reports that high concentrations of its household chemicals can lead to aggressive behaviors. Earlier, authorities reported cases of addicts behaving like “mad dogs” when police found that their drugs were laced with household chemicals.
Sheep’s Wool Explains Why Some People Get Curly Hair, Others Don’t
A team of researchers experimented on a merino sheep’s wool to explain the phenomenon of curly hair. The study published in the Journal of Experimental Biology concluded that hair chemistry and structure are the same in animals and humans.
NASA’s New Landslide Model Uses Torrential Rains To Detect Landslide Threats In Near Real-Time
NASA has developed a new imaging model that can detect potential landslide events using heavy rain as signal. The LHASA model has been finalized after analyzing 15 years’ worth of geologic data worldwide.
Veteran AIDS Researcher Robert Redfield Appointed As CDC Head Amid Protests On Misconduct
Robert Redfield, a longtime AIDS researcher, has been appointed as the new chief of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. His appointment is clouded by controversies in effect of the HIV treatment scandal in the 1990s.
Bats Mimic Other Predators To Find Food All Year Round
A newly published research revealed how bats mimic behavior from the same and different species as they search for food. These findings are crucial in the adaptation and survival of animals.
Newly Discovered Hot Magma Plume Beneath Yellowstone Volcano Stretches To Mexico
Scientists may have found strong evidence linking Yellowstone’s volcanic activity to a massive hot magma plume that extends to the Mexican border. Researchers said further study is needed to determine how plumes affect ground movements on earth.
Hip-Hop Music Teaches Children, Parents To Recognize Stroke Prior To Attack
Stroke symptoms can now be detected through hip-hop music intervention aimed at parents and children. The program’s purpose is to increase the rate of stroke treatment by delivering the patient in the hospital at the right time.
Soyuz Rocket Launches New Space Station Crew Members Into Orbit
Two American astronauts and a Russian cosmonaut have safely launched aboard the Soyuz spacecraft in Kazakhstan Wednesday afternoon local time. Expedition 55 is tasked to augment space work in the International Space Station, which is currently manned by three personnel.
China’s Radioactive Space Station Tiangong-1 Could Possibly Hit Populated Areas Upon Reaching Earth’s Surface
China’s space station Tiangong-1 will soon hit the Earth’s surface and could possibly hurt humans and damage properties. The European Space Agency downplays the scenario, saying there is only one in a million chance it will happen.
Here’s Why Weight Gain Could Reduce The Number Of Taste Buds And Result to Never-Ending Cycle of Obesity
A new study from Cornell University found that the weight gain poses risks in the reduction of taste buds. This metabolic malfunction often results to the dulling of the sense of taste and consumption of more calories.
Spanish Woman Dies Of Stroke, Multiple Organ Failures After Atypical Bee Venom Acupuncture
A Spanish woman died of a stroke and multiple organ failures after a series of bee sting acupuncture sessions. Researchers advise patients to stick to traditional acupuncture until further evidence proves apitherapy’s efficacy and safety.
'Oumuamua Asteroid Likely Came From a Tatooine-Like World: What Are Binary Star Systems?
New findings concluded that the alien-like figure called ‘Oumuamua is more likely to have originated from a binary system different from the Earth’s. ‘Oumuamua’s rocky structure similar to that of an asteroid can only be present in hotter environments.
FDA Takes Action To Regulate Flavors In Cigarettes
The U.S. FDA announced it will regulate flavored tobacco products in an effort to reduce the number of young smokers. The agency is also looking to review policies on e-cigars and lowering nicotine content to a nonaddictive level.
