Articles by Ted Ranosa
More US Teens Are Using Contraception When They Have Sex For The First Time: CDC
A new CDC study suggests that more American teenagers are now using contraceptives during sex than in previous years. Many even choose to use some form of contraception when they have intercourse for the first time.
More Americans Are Taking Too Much Vitamin D Supplements: Study
Health experts warn that more American adults are taking high doses of vitamin D supplements. This could lead to an over-absorption of calcium, resulting in soft tissue damage.
Yoga As Good As Physical Therapy For Treating Lower Back Pain: Study
Chronic back pain sufferers can look to yoga as an alternative form of treatment for their condition. A new study suggests that the practice could provide the same amount of pain and function improvement as physical therapy.
Ethiopian Coffee Farmers Are The Latest Victim Of Climate Change
Global warming is starting to affect the livelihood of millions of coffee farmers in Ethiopia. Data shows that the country could end up losing as much as 60 percent of its coffee growing regions if climate conditions don't improve soon.
Zika Virus-Carrying Mosquitoes Detected In Long Beach: How To Avoid Getting Bitten
Public health officials in Long Beach, California have detected disease-carrying mosquitoes in the area for the first time. Residents and visitors have been advised to take all necessary precautions to prevent getting bitten by these insects.
Acupuncture May Ease Pain In ER Patients: Study
Acupuncture, an ancient Chinese medical procedure, has been shown to be an effective alternative to painkillers. It could soon be used to provide long-term relief for patients suffering from considerable pain.
Summer-Smart Tips: 5 Ways To Naturally Prevent And Treat Sunburn
Spending too much time under the sun may end up increasing your risk for sunburns. If you happen to develop these painful skin sores, these five simple tips can help reduce the discomfort you might feel.
Binge Eating Fatty Food Even Once Can Lead To Fatty Liver Disease And Insulin Resistance: Study
Researchers discover that eating a meal rich in saturated fats even once can already impact the body negatively. A single episode of binge eating fatty food is enough to trigger insulin resistance and affect liver metabolism.
How Do Blood Vessels Grow? Neurons Hold The Key
A new study featured in the journal Nature Communications suggests that neurons may be responsible for creating new blood vessels in the body. This finding contradicts previous assumptions that vessel cells are the ones that control the process themselves.
Your Genes May Be Causing Your Insomnia
Researchers have identified genes that may be linked to sleeping disorders such as insomnia. Their findings could provide a way for newer and better drugs to be developed that could address these issues properly.
Falcon 9 Launch Postponed To January 14: Bad Weather Caused SpaceX To Push Back Launch Date
SpaceX has moved its scheduled Falcon 9 liftoff from Jan. 9 to Jan. 14 because of bad weather at its California launch site. This is supposed to be the company's first rocket launch since August 2016.
Doctors Can Now Practice Surgical Procedures Through Augmented Reality
London-based tech company Touch Surgery offers surgeons an opportunity to train for various surgical procedures using augmented reality. AR wearable devices allow them to learn about operations in a deeply immersive training environment.
Inspired By A Caterpillar, This Soft Robot Crawls To Get Around
Researchers take inspiration from caterpillars to help develop better control over their soft robot's body movement. Their invention can inch and crawl on various surfaces by deforming each of its four body sections using sensors and motors.
'Levitating' Moon Dust? How Dust Particles Travel Across The Lunar Surface Through Static Electricity
A new study suggests that UV radiation or plasmas are the ones responsible for making dust particles appear to 'levitate' on the moon. These forces can lift the material several centimeters above the surface by charging them with static electricity.
Stem Cell Research: How Scientists Grew Stomach Tissue In A Lab
Researchers have successfully developed a tissue-engineered human stomach in a laboratory using stem cells. The resulting organ can be used to understand various diseases in the digestive system, as well as develop better treatment for them.
Skin Cancer Treatment 2017: New Chemical Compound Promises To Stop Spread Of 90 Percent Of Melanoma Cells
Researchers from Michigan State University have developed a new chemical compound capable of stopping the spread of melanoma. The drug has been shown to curb the spread of up to 90 percent of malignant cells.
Access Denied: Thousands Of Researchers In Germany, Peru And Taiwan To Lose Access To Elsevier Journals
Researchers in Germany, Peru, and Taiwan could lose their access to Elsevier's academic journals at the start of 2017. Universities and research organizations still haven't been able to secure a new subscription deal with the company.
10 Stranded Dolphins Rescued From Massachusetts Harbor On New Year's Day
The International Fund for Animal Welfare rescued 10 stranded dolphins in a local harbor in Massachusetts on New Year's Day. The group believes the animals may have been looking for prey when they got stuck in the harbor.
Adult Women Who Eat More Fruits, Vegetables And Fish Have Fewer Acne: Study
Eating a healthy diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and fish can help lower the risk of developing acne for adult women, a new study says. Keeping stress levels low can also reduce a person's likelihood for the skin condition.
10-Month-Old Massachusetts Baby Revived Twice After Being Exposed To Deadly Fentanyl
A 10-month-old baby girl had to be resuscitated by doctors twice after she had suddenly stopped breathing. It was later discovered that the child had ingested traces of the dangerous opiate fentanyl in her system.
Beached Whale Carcass Forces Shoreline Closure In Maui
A dead humpback whale was washed ashore at a nature reserve in Maui, Hawaii. Authorities have closed access to the shoreline and placed warning signs about possible sharks in the waters.
2017 Predictions: Why Do Nostradamus, Baba Vanga And The Failed 'Blood Miracle' Spell Doom For The World?
The prophets Nostradamus and Baba Vanga, along with the failed 'blood miracle' of a saint, all seem to point to tragedies in store for the human race in 2017. In the interest of knowledge, we raise questions on what they possibly mean.
New Year's Eve Fun Facts: Beliefs And Traditions To Welcome 2017
Before you head out to party, look back at all these fun facts on New Year's Eve beliefs and traditions you might encounter while ringing in 2017.
Lack Of Standards For Baby Cereals Puts Health Of Children In Low-Income Countries At Risk
Premixed baby cereals can provide young children with the nutrients they need to develop properly. However, inconsistent nutritional content in complementary food products can lead to malnutrition instead.
NASA To Begin ISS Battery Replacement Work On New Year's Eve
NASA is set to conduct a power upgrade to replace the aging batteries on the ISS with newer ones. The work on the space station will begin on Dec. 31 and will run through the middle of January next year.
Blue Bell Wants To Return To Normalcy After Listeria Outbreak
Blue Bell wants the precautions, placed on the company by federal regulators, to be removed. The company proposes that a testing approach should replace it, which would require it to destroy products only if listeria contamination is confirmed.
Bill Gates: World Is Vulnerable To Deadly Flu Epidemic In Next Decade
In an interview with the BBC, billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates expressed his concern about the world's inability to handle deadly epidemics in the future. He said global emergency response systems need to be strengthened and better treatments developed.
US Department Of Defense Warns Soldiers About Consuming Too Much Energy Drink
Health experts in the U.S. military warn servicemen about the dangers of drinking too much energy drink. This type of beverage contains high amounts of caffeine and sugar, which could cause serious damage to the body.
Thousands Of Dead Fish And Other Sea Creatures Wash Up On Nova Scotia Coast
Up to 20,000 fish and other sea animals were found dead along the western coast of Nova Scotia in Canada. Officials are now testing the water for potential pesticide contamination or low levels of oxygen.
Researchers Develop Heat-Activated Penile Implant That Can Restore Sexual Function In ED Sufferers
A newly developed penile implant offers better relief for men suffering from erectile dysfunction. The device works by expanding the size of the penis using a heat-activated exoskeleton made from nitinol.
