Articles by Saranya Palanisamy
NASA Fermi Finds Record-Breaking Binary In Galaxy Next Door
NASA’s Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope has found a new gamma-ray binary in Large Magellanic Cloud, a small galaxy, which is 163,000 light-years away from Milky Way. The newly detected gamma-ray binary is first of its kind to be detected in a galaxy other than Milky Way.
Caffeine Compounds Show Potential In Treating Parkinson’s Disease
Caffeine-based chemical compounds are capable of halting the progression of Parkinson’s disease, reports a recent study. Meanwhile, caffeine is also found to reduce the risk of cognitive impairment and dementia in older women.
Polish Explorer Claims Discovery Of Deepest Underwater Cave In The World
Polish explorer Krzysztof Starnawski has reportedly discovered the deepest underwater cave in the world. Hranická Propast in the Czech Republic is 1,325 feet deep and is 39 feet deeper than Italy’s Pozzo del Merro.
CDC Urges Americans To Get Flu Shots: Here’s What You Need To Know About The 2016-2017 Flu Season
The CDC is urging people to get their flu shots in preparation for 2016-2017 flu season. The decline in vaccination coverage last season has prompted health experts to emphasize the importance of flu shots.
The World Just Passed The Carbon Threshold And It Looks Like There’s No Going Back
Earth’s carbon dioxide levels have crossed a historical milestone of 400 ppm. Climate experts warn that the mark that hasn’t been reached for millions of years is now almost impossible to reverse.
Zika Virus Transmission Via Sweat And Tears? It May Be Possible, Warn Experts
Zika virus infection could be acquired by a healthy person from sweat or tears of an infected person. The alarming new report suggests such a possibility if the patient has exponentially high loads of virus in their blood.
DEA To Schedule Kratom: What Is This Medicinal Plant And Why Is It Considered A Public Hazard?
As per DEA’s announcement on Aug. 30, it is unacceptable to use the tropical medicinal plant, kratom, in the country from Friday, Sept. 30. Many people as well as researchers claim that kratom is effective in treating alcohol and painkiller addiction.
FDA To Redefine ‘Healthy Food,’ Seeks Public Comment
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is turning to the public for help in defining what is “healthy.” Guidelines were released decades ago and no longer meet recent public health recommendations.
Belly Fat Associated With New, Worse Heart Disease Risk Factors
Belly fat increases the risk of heart disease, confirms a recent study. Of the two types of belly fat - the fat present under the skin and the fat present inside the abdominal cavity - the latter poses a higher risk of cardiovascular disease.
WHO: 9 Out Of 10 People In the World Breathing Bad Air
About six million deaths occur every year due to air pollution, noted a new report released by the World Health Organization on Tuesday, Sept. 17. China suffers more number of air-pollution related fatalities followed by India and Russia.
Apple, Lettuce Found Effective Against Garlic Breath
Eating raw apple and lettuce can help control bad breath caused by consuming garlic. Apples and lettuce have been found to contain enzymes that can counteract bad breath-causing volatiles in garlic.
Temporary Nanoparticle Tattoo Shows Promise In Controlling Chronic Disease
Temporary tattoo using nanoparticles could help treat autoimmune diseases, reports a recent study. When antioxidant carbon nanoparticles attached to polyethylene glycol are injected under the skin, they deactivate T lymphocyte and help treat chronic diseases.
100 Million Prescription Opioids Go Unused Every Year After Wisdom Teeth Removal
The surplus of prescribed opioid pills that are left unused in the United States is one of the potential causes of the ongoing opioid epidemic in the country. Limiting opioid painkiller prescription and giving adequate information on the proper disposal of excess pills could help contain opioid abuse.
Flavoring, Higher Voltage Make E-Cigarettes More Toxic
Using flavored and high voltage e-cigarettes elevate the toxicity of the products. Of many different flavors like methanol and coffee, strawberry is said to be associated with increased toxicity.
Magnetic Bacteria Could Be The Future Of Cancer Drug Delivery Systems
A type of magnetic bacteria called Magnetococcus marinus could be used to deliver drugs in target cancer cells without affecting the healthy cells. Researchers found that the bacteria have the potential to deliver a large amount of drug into the cells.
Meet the EpiPencil: The $30 DIY EpiPen Alternative Created By Pharma Hackers
EpiPencil, a cheaper alternative for EpiPen, is developed by a group of pharma hackers, Four Thieves Vinegar Collective. The DIY EpiPencil costs just $30 and can be made easily using off-the-shelf parts.
Another Day, Another Listeria Scare: Blue Bell Voluntarily Recalls Select Ice Cream Products Over Listeria Concerns
Blue Bell Creameries is recalling some of its Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough and Cookie Two Step ice cream products on potential Listeria contamination. The company has announced this recall as a precautionary measure to contain potential outbreak.
Mosquito Saliva Found Effective At Keeping Dengue Virus At Bay
Mosquito saliva could offer protection against Dengue virus, reports a recent study. It is found that the protein D7 present in the mosquito spit inhibits the transmission of virus into the host.
FDA Turns To Technology, Launches App Competition To Combat Opioid Overdose Epidemic
FDA announced a tech challenge called 2016 Naloxone App Competition to contain deaths caused by opioid overdose. Innovators are urged to develop an app to help overdosed individuals connect with people carrying the reversal drug naloxone.
Mysterious UFO 'Orbiting' Sun And 'Sucking' Sun's Energy Discovered By UFO Hunters And Alien Conspiracy Theorists
A space enthusiast spotted a UFO orbiting the sun. The UFO hunter says the mysterious object, which was captured by a camera on NASA's Solar and Heliospheric Observatory, appears like it was sucking the sun’s energy to proliferate itself.
Wynwood Now Zika-Free: Florida Governor Rick Scott Urges Community Effort To Keep Zika Transmissions At Bay
Florida Governor Rick Scott announced on Monday, Sept. 19 that Miami’s Wynwood region is free of Zika virus transmission. The governor also urged people to visit Wynwood later this month for the 'Dine Out Wynwood' event to support businesses in the region.
Indonesia Haze Led To 100,000 Premature Deaths In 2015, Estimates Study
The haze from burning peat lands and forest fires in Indonesia could have caused more than 100,000 premature deaths in Southeast Asia, reports a recent study. The warning should elicit intensified efforts to address the crisis.
Dead Humpback Whale Washes Ashore In New Jersey, And Human Interaction Is To Blame
A young humpback whale was spotted dead on the shore in Sea Isle City, New Jersey on Friday, Sept. 16. The necropsy performed on Saturday has revealed human interaction to be the cause of death.
Internet Addiction Ups Risks Of Other Mental Health Problems: Study
Internet addiction may increase the risk of mental health problems like ADHD and depression in youngsters, reported researchers recently. The results of their study may help shed light on how to medically approach mental health issues.
Critically Endangered Hawaiian Crows Discovered To Be Tool-Users
Researchers and conservationists have found that the critically endangered Hawaiian crows are proficient in using tools for foraging just like the New Caledonian crow species. Only few birds have this ability.
ESA Offers First Look At The Gaia Satellite's Billion-Star Map Of The Milky Way
ESA has unveiled a 3D map of billions of stars in the Milky Way galaxy at an unprecedented accuracy with the help of data collected by the super advanced Gaia satellite launched into space in December 2013.
Level Of Smoking Addiction Determined By Smoker’s Perception Of Nicotine
Can smoking addiction be all in your head? A study has found that a person’s perception and beliefs influence the effect of substances in issues like craving and addiction.
FDA Sets Stem Cell Hearing, Asks Public For Comments On Draft Therapy Guidelines
Many clinics across the U.S. use stem cells for treatment without complying with federal regulations. This has prompted the FDA to schedule a public hearing to gather comments about drafted guidelines for stem cell therapy.
Former EPA Boss Admits Being Wrong About Declaring 9/11 Ground Zero Air Safe
Christine Todd Whitman, the former EPA administrator who attended the 15th anniversary ceremony of the 9/11 attack, apologized for the first time for declaring that the air around Ground Zero was safe for people to breathe.
FDA Warns Against Ovarian Cancer Screening Tests: What Factors Determine Women’s Risk Levels For The Disease?
The FDA has warned women and physicians not to rely on commercially available screening tests for detecting ovarian cancer. Women with a family history of ovarian cancer as well as gene mutation are strictly advised not to use the tests for screening.
