Articles by Ted Ranosa
Being Married Can Help Fight Off Cancer: Study
A new study suggests that patients who have a spouse have a 20 percent better chance of beating cancer than those who are unmarried. This is likely because of the support system that a spouse or partner can provide.
FDA Warns About People Overdosing On Diarrhea Drug
Overdosing on Imodium can lead to severe health problems and even death, according to the FDA. The agency has received 48 reports of people suffering from serious heart ailments after taking high doses of the diarrhea drug.
Arctic Ice Level Reaches Record Low In May
Scientists warn that the amount of sea ice in the Arctic is continuing to dwindle this year because of global warming. Measurements show that the region lost as much as 4.63 million square miles of sea ice coverage in May.
New Blood Test To Help Doctors Pick Best Treatment For Patients With Depression
Doctors can now tailor the type of antidepressant treatment they prescribe their patients to produce better outcomes through the use of a newly developed blood test. This new diagnostic focuses on identifying inflammation markers in patients' blood.
Late-Term Kids Perform Better In School Cognitive Tests
Children born at late term are more likely to perform better in cognitive tests than those born at full term. However, late-term children also have a higher chance of developing health problems by the time they reach school age.
US Faces Increasing Threat From Synthetic Drug Overdose
DEA chief Chuck Rosenberg told a Senate committee that they need the help of lawmakers to effectively control the sale and use of synthetic drugs. The agency has monitored an increase in the use of the drugs in the country.
DNA Sequencing Proves Aboriginal People As Australians
New DNA evidence suggests that Aboriginal Australians were in fact the original inhabitants of Australia. This runs contrary to an earlier assumption that a different group of ancient humans lived on the continent but was only displaced by Aboriginal people.
Biden Launches Open-Access Database To Help Researchers Develop More Effective Treatments
Vice President Joe Biden announced that a new open-access database for cancer research has been launched to help scientists develop better treatments. The database contains clinical and genomic data collected from 12,000 cancer patients.
Minnesota Bakery Recalls Meat Pies For Lack Of Inspection And Misbranding
Solomon Snacks and Bakery in Minnesota is recalling 873 pounds of its chicken, beef and turkey meat pies from retail stores. These products did not go through standard USDA inspection and were not properly labeled.
Spikes In Alaska Wildfires Worsen Global Warming
Climate experts warn that wildfires in Alaska are no longer a by-product of climate change. These fires have now become significant contributors to the continued prevalence of global warming.
'Clinically Decapitated' Boy Survives Crash, Thanks To Good Samaritan
A 4-year-old boy from Nevada who was internally decapitated in a car crash is now on his way to making a full recovery. His family is thankful to the police officer and his wife who helped him following the accident.
Crocs Are Bad For Your Feet: Podiatrists
Feet experts warn that wearing Crocs all day may not be a good option. Supposedly, the popular rubber clogs do not offer enough support to one's heels.
New RNA-Snipping CRISPR Gene-Editing System May Help Treat Huntington's And Other Diseases
Researchers have developed a way to use CRISPR to target the RNA in cells instead of DNA. If this technique proves successful, it could lead to better methods to modify the proteins in cells, or even eliminate cancer cells.
Lower Dopamine Levels May Explain Why Older People Take Less Risks
Older people are known to take fewer risks compared to when they were younger. Scientists believe this could be influenced by a reduction in the levels of dopamine in their brain.
Utah Man Claims To Discover Fossilized Bigfoot Skull While Hiking
A man in Utah says he has found a skull of a Bigfoot during one of his hikes in the Ogden Canyon. He also claims to have seen the creatures alive once or twice in his lifetime.
Newly Released Documents Raise Concern Over CDC Biolab Failures
An article published by USA Today sheds light on possible lapses in the CDC's safety procedures. The report tells about an incident where a decontamination chamber in one of the agency's top level facilities that stored deadly pathogens suddenly malfunctioned.
Lost Underwater City A Natural Phenomenon: Microbes, Not Greeks, Behind Geological Formation
A new study suggests that the newly discovered sunken city in Greece may actually be a group of stone formations created by a natural phenomenon. They may be the result of microbial activity that changed the chemical composition of the sediments.
The Universe Is Expanding Faster Than Scientists Previously Thought
Researchers discover that the universe is growing at a 5 to 9 percent faster rate than what was initially thought. They believe this could be influenced by the amount of dark energy or dark radiation levels present in the universe.
Louisiana Woman Contracts Flesh-Eating Bacteria While Surf Fishing In Gulf Of Mexico
A woman in New Orleans contracted flesh-eating bacteria while surf fishing in the Gulf of Mexico. The microbe can infect the body by entering through open wounds or through ingestion of raw oysters that have already been contaminated.
Fungal Disease Threatens Populations Of Salamanders And Newts
Experts warn the public against the potential spread of a fungi-borne illness known as salamander chytrid disease, which has been linked to mass die-offs of wild animals in Europe and the UK. It is particularly deadly to newts and salamanders.
Astronomy Student Discovers 4 Planet Candidates Using Kepler Space Telescope Data
A 22-year-old astronomy student at the University of British Columbia has identified four planet candidates as part of her coursework. Once the new planets are confirmed, she could become one of the youngest ever to accomplish such a feat.
Toxic Blue-Green Algae Pose Illness Risk, Health Officials Warn
Health experts are cautioning the public against the potential dangers of getting exposed to blue-green algae blooms this summer. Toxins from these microorganisms can be particularly fatal to both humans and animals.
Bacteria In Kombucha Tea Could Be Key To Materials Useful For Mars Mission
Researchers in the UK have developed a new method of engineering bacterial cellulose to fit different purposes. The base component of the material is derived from bacteria typically found in fermented herbal tea known as kombucha.
Scientists Use Computer Algorithm To Capture Sounds Of Endangered Red-Legged Frogs
Researchers have developed a computer program that could help identify the low-pitched calls made by California red-legged frogs. Song meters can collect recordings of the animals' sounds and the algorithm will then analyze if they are from the frogs.
Backpack PC Could Become A Trend Amid Rising Popularity Of Virtual Reality
HP and MSI are taking the lead in introducing new portable VR rigs. The two tech companies have unveiled their own concepts for the technology with the Omen X VR PC Pack for HP and the Backpack PC for MSI.
6-Year-Old Boy Gets Emotional Over State Of Environment [Video]
A 6-year-old grade-schooler from Washington has become an overnight Internet sensation after a video of him showing how passionate he is about the environment went viral on social media. The clip has now garnered 16 million views on Facebook.
More Than 700 Migrants Drown In Three Mediterranean Shipwrecks
Officials report that an estimated 700 migrants have drowned in three different shipwrecks since Wednesday. Many of the victims were from Libya and were trying to cross the Mediterranean in order to get to Italy.
Shark Bites Teenage Boy At Waist-Deep Water In Florida Beach
A 13-year-old boy in Florida was attacked by a small shark while riding a surfboard with his father at a local beach on Sunday. He suffered severe lacerations on his leg and was taken to the UF Health Jacksonville.
Common Painkiller Slows Growth Of Cancer: Study
A new study suggests that the common painkiller celecoxib can help slow down the growth of cancerous tumors in the body. This NSAID is designed to target an enzyme that is crucial to the survival and proliferation of cancer cells.
Music Beneficial To Anxious Eye Surgery Patients
A new study suggests that allowing patients to listen to music before they undergo eye surgery can help them feel relaxed and less anxious. These patients also require minimal sedation throughout the procedure.
