Articles by Sumit Passary
Laundry detergent pods pose poisoning risk to young children: Study
Laundry detergent pods can pose a life threatening risk for young children. Experts recommend that families with young children should opt for detergent powder or liquid for washing clothes.
UC San Francisco launches Sugar Science, website about what's not sweet about sugar
University of California San Francisco launches Sugar Science, a website meant to educate people about added sugars and its impact on health.
Glass might be the key to super-fast computers of the future. Here's why
Scientists have discovered a way to transmit and process computer data at lightning speed using material made from manipulated glass. It should take about 10 years before the technology is deployed to computers.
Florida woman recovers after 45 minutes of having no pulse post-cesarean delivery
A mother revives after having no pulse for 45 minutes after a routine cesarean delivery went wrong. Doctors were about to pronounce her dead when her heart started beating again.
Massachusetts approves medical marijuana dispensaries in Boston, three other towns
Massachusetts approves four more medical marijuana dispensaries in the state. Boston gets its first dispensary, which will be operated by Patriot Care Corp.
U.S. Supreme Court to hear new challenge to Affordable Care Act
While the Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as Obamacare, makes healthcare insurance affordable to low- and middle-income families, it continues to face a new challenge in the U.S. Supreme Court.
Ebola outbreak scare in Dallas ends. Texas clears 177 people monitored for deadly virus
The Ebola scare ends in Dallas after Texas health officials cleared 177 people suspected of carrying the deadly Ebola virus. Two nurses in the state were infected with the disease while caring for a patient.
Meet Staphefekt, breakthrough drug to help humans fight superbugs
Staphefekt, a new drug, can fight superbugs in humans. The drug is currently available in a cream version and scientists are hoping to develop a pill or an injectable version of the drug soon.
Genes affect formation of gut bacteria that dictate if you'll be fat or thin
Genes may influence microbes in the gut which determines if a person will be lean or fat, reveals a study. Understanding the genetic makeup of a person may help decrease diseases related to obesity.
Mars rover Curiosity finds first mineral match: Oxidation in sample suggests energy source for microbes
The Mars Curiosity rover finds its first mineral match. The rock powder sample contains hematite, which is a type of iron oxide mineral.
Preterm birth rates down in U.S., hits 2020 goal: March of Dimes
The rate of premature births has declined in the U.S. for the seventh consecutive year. March of Dimes, a non-profit organization, says that the preterm birth rate is now on track to hit the 9.6 percent target of 2020.
Dolphin-like ichthyosaur may help answer evolutionary questions about marine reptiles
The fossil of a dolphin-like ichthyosaur has been discovered in China. Experts believe the reptile lived around 4 million years following the Earth's most horrible mass extinction about 252 million years ago.
Stem cell transplant may help people with Parkinson's disease
Stem cell transplant in patients suffering with Parkinson's disease may help restore damaged and lost cells in the brain. Clinical trials on humans are expected to start in 2017.
Why do people choke under pressure? Study reveals reasons
Pressure situations can play tricks on the mind. A recent study from Johns Hopkins University reveals that, in pressure situations, performance normally depends on two key factors: loss or gain incentive framing in the mind and an individual's aversion to loss.
World's first dengue vaccine might be available in 2015
French drugmaker Sanofi announces that it will bring the world's first dengue vaccine by the second half of 2015. Clinical trials of the vaccine have already been completed and the vaccine is also under production.
Eight million women in U.S. skip cervical cancer screening in last five years
About 8 million women between 21 and 65 years skipped cervical cancer test in the past five years. Cervical cancer screening is believed to save lives of over 4,500 women in the U.S.
Great balls of fire seen in US and Japan. Superman? Aliens? Or just meteors? [Videos]
Skygazers witnessed green fireballs over the skies of western Japan and the Midwest and southeastern United States. It is unknown what the fireballs were.
Illegal tattoo artist misspells tattoo on 13-year-old girl, uses Jack Daniels as cleanser
An unlicensed tattoo artist sentenced to eight months in jail after he misspells tattoo on a 13-year-old girl. The tattoo artist is believed to have used Jack Daniels whiskey as a cleanser.
Scientists find genetic switch to reverse aging in mice. Hello, fountain of youth
Scientists claim that they have found a genetic switch that can possibly reverse aging in humans. Drugs may be available in the future that can reverse the aging process.
Man gets nerve stimulator implant to cure severe headache, even comes with remote control
Controlling headache is just a remote-click away. A man gets a nerve stimulator implant that can assist in managing severe headaches.
DNA on fang marks may help identify what snake bit a victim
DNA from fang marks on victims can help identify which snake bit a person. It is very important to find the snake species responsible for biting before starting any treatment.
107 million: Number of spiders that call Baltimore facility home
The Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant in Baltimore houses millions of spiders. Pest controllers assure workers that the spiders are harmless.
Study links recreational drug use during pregnancy to birth defects
Use of recreational drugs by women during pregnancy can result in brain birth defects in newborn babies. The latest study took hair samples of women to detect drug usage during pregnancy.
Type 2 diabetes drugs may help treat Alzheimer's: Study
Drugs used for type 2 diabetes treatment can also reverse memory loss in Alzheimer's disease patients. Clinical trials are needed on humans before effective treatment can be introduced for general public.
Europe loves 'Breaking Bad' and crystal meth use is on the rise
Crystal meth usage rises in the Europe. Some experts blame popular American crime drama TV series Breaking Bad for the spike of crystal meth use.
Maryland high school bans ex-Marine dad for losing cool and objecting to daughter studying Islam
A dad gets banned from school after he objects to his daughter studying about Islam. The ban will stay until the father resolves the issue with the school authorities.
NASA Orion spacecraft may make interstellar space travel reality
NASA's Orion spacecraft ready for its first unmanned test flight on Dec. 4. Orion may take humans to deep space destinations such as Mars in the future.
Crash test dummies in America are now obese (but of course)
Crash test dummies in the U.S. are now obese as a major chunk of the American population is also obese. The new dummies will help car companies understand the safety needs of overweight drivers.
Terminally ill 29-year old Brittany Maynard decides not to die on Nov. 1 after all: Here's why [Video]
Brittany Maynard, a terminally ill woman, has decided to postpone death. Earlier, she had opted to go for assisted death on Nov. 1 per Oregon's Death with Dignity Law.
Kaci Hickox is Maine's biggest headache right now: Nurse defies Ebola quarantine to go biking
Kaci Hickox, a nurse who served Ebola patients in Sierra Leone, defies the quarantine order from Maine state officials. She has tested negative for the virus twice, but Maine officials want her to stay home for 21 days.
