Articles by Saranya Palanisamy
2 Oreo Fudge Cremes Flavors Voluntarily Recalled In The US
The Original and Mint varieties of Oreo Fudge Cremes were recalled voluntarily by Mondelez Global LLC after it was discovered that milk, a known allergen, was not included in the ingredient list in the product labels.
Brain Region Responsible For Placebo Effect In Pain Relief Identified
The brain region responsible for rendering pain relief to patients on placebo treatment was discovered by researchers from Northwestern Medicine and the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago. The discovery could help physicians provide individualized treatment to patients with chronic pain.
High Heart Rate, Blood Pressure In Late Adolescence Ups Risks Of Psychiatric Disorders In Men
High blood pressure and elevated resting heart rate in late teens might increase the risk of psychiatric disorders like schizophrenia, obsessive-compulsive disorder and anxiety disorders in men later in their adulthood.
New Immunotherapy Technique Eliminates Up To 90 Percent Of Anaphylactic Response In Food Allergies With Just One Treatment
A novel immunotherapy technique reversed peanut and egg white allergies in experimental mice. The treatment reduced anaphylactic responses in mice by 90 percent with just a single treatment.
Astronomers Characterize Largest Batch Of ‘Heartbeat Stars’ In Study
NASA’s Kepler space telescope has spotted a large number of celestial bodies known as heartbeat stars. The heartbeat stars are binary stars that orbit each other in an elongated elliptical pathway.
USPSTF Releases Recommendations On Primary Care Interventions, Highlights Role Doctors Play In Proper Breastfeeding
The US Preventive Services Task Force suggests that appropriate intervention by healthcare providers could help promote rate and duration of breastfeeding. The recommendations also challenge WHO’s advice on pacifier use.
Bearded Seals 1, Oil Companies 0: Animal Species Can Be Listed As Threatened Based On Climate Change Models
One of the United States’ appeals courts declared that federal authorities may list species as 'threatened' based on projections from climate change models. The court’s decision would help protect bearded seals and other species, experts said.
Massive Spider Carries A Mouse In Australia: How Big Can These Huntsman Spiders Get?
A video featuring a huntsman spider carrying a dead mouse recently went viral on Facebook. It was certainly a big spider to be able to carry off a mouse, but just how big do huntsman spiders get?
Vibrio Vulnificus Flesh-Eating Bacteria: Signs, Symptoms And Everything You Need To Know
Vibrio vulnificus, a flesh-eating bacteria, may cause potentially fatal septic shock and skin lesions in infected individuals. People with a compromised immune system are at increased risk of fatality.
Dementia Risks Increase In Men Given Testosterone-Lowering Drugs To Treat Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer patients treated with Androgen Deprivation Therapy, the testosterone-lowering drugs, are twice likely to develop dementia than patients who didn’t receive testosterone medication, reports a recent study.
CDC: Contaminated LivaNova Heater-Cooler Heart Devices Ups Infection Risk In Open-Heart Surgery Patients
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a warning to patients and health care providers that contaminated LivaNova heater-cooler heart devices could increase the risk of infection in open-heart surgery patients.
Language Disorders In Children Associated With Mothers’ Antidepressant Use During Pregnancy
Children born to mothers who took antidepressants during pregnancy are more likely to develop language or speech disorders, reports a recent study. Maternal depression could also play a role in children’s language skills.
DEA Retracts Kratom Ban, Initiates Public Comment Period
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is retracting its notice of intent to classify kratom as a schedule I substance. The agency has also opened a public comment period to gather more information.
Calcium Supplements May Increase Risks Of Heart Damage
Calcium supplements could prove harmful to heart and vascular system, reports a recent study. However, taking diet rich in calcium instead of supplements is found to be heart healthy.
Americans Are Taking Fewer Multivitamins But Supplement Use Remains Stable
Use of dietary supplements has remained stable between 1999 and 2012, reported a recent study. While 52 percent of adults in the United States were on supplements over the years, the use of multivitamins has reduced significantly.
Public Health Alert Issued For Costco Chicken Salad Citing Possible Salmonella Contamination
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service has warned people on salmonella infection linked to consumption of chicken salad sold at a Costco Store in Lynnwood, Washington State.
New York City Likely To Face Frequent Hurricane Sandy-Like Floods In Coming Years, New Study Warns
New York might face extreme floods of the same magnitude as 2012’s Hurricane Sandy in the upcoming decades, reports a recent study. Drastic climate change and rising sea levels are blamed for projected disasters of the sort.
Girls Do 160 Million More Hours Of Household Chores Than Boys: Gender Disparities Start Young, Says UNICEF Report
Female children do 160 million more hours of housework everyday than males in their age group, reported UNICEF. ahead of the International Day of the Girl. Household chores include fetching water and collecting firewood.
Altering Human ‘Flavor’ May Have A Role In Fighting Malaria
Mosquitoes pick up both taste and smell while choosing to suck blood from the host, reports a recent study. Developing a repellent then that would make mosquitoes detest “human flavor” could help fight malaria better.
Tesaro, ENGOT Announce Successful Phase 3 Clinical Trial Results For Ovarian Cancer Drug Niraparib
Clinical trial results show that Tesaro’s new drug niraparib could delay the recurrence of ovarian cancer. It also increased progression-free survival rates in women treated successfully with second-line chemotherapy.
Here’s Why Cat Whiskers Are The Bee’s Knees
Whiskers look purely cosmetic but they are an important part of a cat’s body. How do whiskers affect furry felines? More than you think, probably.
Researchers Identify New Therapeutic Target To Treat Compulsive Binge Eating
Researchers from Boston University have found a new therapeutic target for treating compulsive binge eating. Activating the receptor, Trace Amine-Associated Receptor 1 was found to be effective in controlling the binge eating behavior.
British Man ‘Cured’ Of HIV, Thanks To New Therapy From UK Researchers
A British man could likely become the first person to be cured of HIV infection. The researchers from five leading universities in Britain have developed a novel therapy to find a complete cure for the deadly disease.
DEA Reducing Amount Of Opioid Medication Manufactured In The US By 25 Percent In 2017
DEA reduced the amount of opioid pills that may be produced in the country in 2017. Ongoing opioid epidemic and decrease in the prescription of such pills by doctors in recent days are claimed to be the reasons behind the cut in production.
NASA, Orbital ATK Schedule Antares Rocket Launch On Oct. 13
NASA and Orbital ATK have scheduled Oct. 13 as the launch date for OA-5 cargo delivery mission. The launch of Antares rocket integrated with Cygnus cargo spacecraft is set to happen at 9:13 p.m. EDT.
FDA Warns Against Hepatitis B Reactivation In Some Patients Taking Direct-Acting Hepatitis C Antivirals
The FDA warned against the potential risk of Hepatitis B virus reactivation in patients treated with direct-acting antiviral drugs for Hepatitis C. 'Boxed Warnings' about Hepatitis B reactivation risks on antiviral drug labels are now mandated.
Researchers Develop Alternative To Blood Sugar Testing: Glucose-Sensing Contact Lenses, Anyone?
Researchers have come up with glucose-sensing contact lenses to check sugar levels in body. The contact lenses could be effective non-invasive alternatives to current blood sugar testing devices.
Native California Frog Once On The Brink Of Extinction Making A Comeback In Yosemite National Park
The Sierra Nevada yellow-legged frog is making a comeback! After hovering on the brink of extinction, the native California frog is enjoying a resurgence in numbers over the past couple of decades.
Democratic, Republican Doctors Offer Treatments Differently, Says Yale Study
The physician’s political view, whether he is a Democratic or Republican, could be influencing the way he deals with the politicized health issues like abortion, marijuana and firearm use. Patients might have to choose doctors according to their own political views, suggest researchers.
Man Vs. Bear: Montana Man Recounts, Documents Surviving Two Grizzly Bear Attacks
Todd Orr, a 50-year-old man was attacked terribly not just once but twice by a grizzly bear when he was hiking in the Madison Valley. The bear attacked the poor man about 10 minutes apart in two different locations.
