Articles by Sumit Passary
Treatment for Alzheimer's Disease? Insulin Spray May Help Improve Memory in Patients
Nasal insulin sprays may be helpful in treating Alzheimer's dementia and cognitive impairment. In 2013, about 5 million Americans were living with Alzheimer's disease in the U.S.
Sun Throws M-Level Solar Flare: NASA Releases Images of Sun's First Tantrum in 2015
NASA captures the images of 2015's first solar flare classified at M-level. The latest solar flare is not intense enough to disrupt communication signals and satellites.
NYC Ambulatory Surgical Center Linked to Joan Rivers' Death Loses Accreditation
Yorkville Endoscopy loses accreditation after a federal inspection found that the clinic does not meet the standards of services that it offers to patients. Comedian Joan Rivers died after visiting the clinic for what was supposed to be a routine surgery.
SpaceX Dragon Capsule Docks with Space Station, Brings Supplies and Gifts
The Dragon capsule from SpaceX, ferrying over 2 tons of commercial cargo supplies, has docked with the ISS. The capsule will remain affixed for a month before heading back to Earth.
Artificial Intelligence has Great Potential, Threat: Experts Sign Open Letter to Protect Humanity from Deadly Machines
The Future of Life Institute has put forward an open letter that explains the potential and threat of artificial intelligence (AI). Many experts such as Elon Musk, Professor Stephen Hawking and more have signed the letter.
Nobel Laureate Warns of Overuse, Resistance to Antibiotics
Nobel laureate Dr. John Robin Warren warns about excess use of antibiotics. He suggests that doctors should prescribe antibiotics only when needed.
Beer Contaminated with Crocodile Bile Kills 52 in Mozambique
Beer contamination in Mozambique results in the death of at least 52 people and hospitalization of many more. The contaminated beer probably contains crocodile bile.
NASA Has Come Up With Nifty Plan to Send Martian Rocks to Earth: Here's How
NASA has drawn up a plan that can help send Martian rocks to Earth for further study. The space agency hopes to get back the rock samples before the first manned mission to the Red Planet in the 2030s.
Play Over 2000 Classic MS-DOS Games on Your Browser (Thank You, Internet Archive)
The Internet Archive brings over 2,000 MS-DOS games for free on your browser. Street Fighter II, Donkey Kong, Prince of Persia, Oregon Train and more classic titles in the free list.
Depression Triggers Short-term Memory Loss, Says New Study
Depressive thoughts can result in short-term memory loss in people. Depression costs about $83 billion to the U.S. government.
Belly Fat Cure? This Zero Belly Diet May Actually Work
David Zinczenko, author of Zero Belly Diet, reveals some of the food items that can help reduce extra belly fat. Zinczenko claims that an average person lost 4-inch in six weeks following his Zero Belly program.
Gilead Sciences and CVS Partner for Hepatitis C Drug
CVS and Gilead Sciences strike an exclusive deal for hepatitis drugs Sovaldi and Harvoni. The total cost of treatment via Sovaldi can reach up to $84,000 for 12 weeks.
Hubble Probes Fermi Bubbles, Galactic Shockwave from Massive Explosion at Center of Milky Way
NASA scientists use the Hubble Space Telescope to observe the Fermi Bubbles at the center of our galaxy. The bubbles were discovered in 2010.
Comet Lovejoy Peaks Mid-January: Here's How to Trace it in the Night Sky
Comet Lovejoy's peak still to come in mid-January. The comet appears as a green star east of the Orion's belt in the night sky.
Lower Bad Cholesterol by Eating an Avocado a Day, New Study Suggests
Incorporating an avocado per day in a healthy diet can help reduce bad cholesterol. Avocados are rich in nutrients and monounsaturated fatty acids.
After 'Green Slime' Algal Bloom, Drought Now Causes Massive Dead Zone in Lake Erie
Drought is the primary factor that causes massive dead zones in Lake Erie during summer. The biggest dead zone in Lake Erie was documented in 2012 -- when the water inflow from river tributaries leading to the lake was at a record low.
Utah Woman Who Inspired Sarah McLachlan Dies from Cancer
Kathy Taylor dies of cancer in her Bear River home. She inspired Sarah McLachlan, who donated the proceeds of her song 'I Will Remember You' toward Kathy's medical expenses.
Pahoa Lava Flow in Hawaii Stalled But Still Active
The lava flow from the Kilauea Volcano on Hawaii's Big Island has stopped advancing but is still active. Businesses and residents in the projected path of the lava flow have been warned of possible evacuation.
NASA Spots Coronal Hole Hundred Times Bigger Than Earth on Sun's South Pole
NASA scientists spot a huge coronal hole on the south pole of the sun. The first images of a coronal hole were taken by scientists on board the NASA Skylab space station in 1973 and 1974.
Type 1 Diabetes Shortens Life of Individuals by as much as 11 to 13 Years
Individuals with type 1 diabetes may lose up to 13 years of their life to the disease. People with good kidney function and who take proper care of the disease may also lose up to eight years of their life to type 1 diabetes.
Rare Albino Dolphin Spotted Off Florida Coast [Video]
An albino bottlenose dolphin was spotted off the coast of Florida. In total, there have been only 15 albino dolphin sightings in the world.
June 30 Will be a Second Longer This Year. What Leap Second is All About
An extra second, or leap second, will be added to the international time on June 30 this year. There have been 25 such additions since 1972.
New NASA Satellite May Help Scientists Predict Natural Disasters. Great News for Farmers [Video]
NASA will launch a new satellite called the SMAP, which will assist scientists in predicting natural disasters on Earth. The satellite will also measure the moisture level of global soil to help farmers become better prepared for droughts.
Healthy Obesity? Fat But Fit? Not for the Long Term, Says Study
The concept of healthy obesity is misleading as healthy obese people tend to become unhealthy obese over time. Healthy obese people are at higher risk of developing cardiovascular diseases in comparison to normal-weight healthy people.
Imaginary Meal Pill Fexaramine Will Trick Your Body to Feel Full. Obesity cure?
An imaginary meal pill called fexaramine tricks the body and makes the body feel full. When the pill was given to obese lab mice for five weeks, it stopped gaining weight and showed reduced cholesterol and blood sugar levels.
Want to Live Longer? Eat Whole Grain Foods, Suggests New Harvard Study
Eating whole grain foods may increase longevity, Harvard study suggests. Whole grains are richer in nutrient value in comparison to white bread and white rice.
FDA Approves Clinical Trial of Aethlon Hemopurifier for Ebola Patients
FDA has approved clinical trials for Aethlon Medical's Hemopurifier device for treating Ebola. The company can use the device on 20 Ebola patients in the country.
Good Dog! Springer Spaniel Called Rosie Finds $19,000 'Space Diamond'
Rosie, a springer spaniel, finds a lost diamond for his 75-year-old owner. The precious find is a 1.14 carat diamond, which is worth about $19,000.
Blame Bad Luck, Not Genes as Cause of Most Cancer Types. Here's Why
Heredity and environmental factors are not the only ones to blame for cancer development in the human body. Bad luck is an important factor that can cause cancer, suggests a new study.
Meet Solstice, the Stranded Sea Turtle Calling Oregon Coast Aquarium its Temporary Home
Solstice, an olive ridley turtle, finds a new home at the Oregon Coast Aquarium. The turtle was found stranded on a Washington beach.
