Articles by Ted Ranosa
FDA Bans Sale Of Pelvic Mesh Product Amid Reports Of Injuries In Women
The FDA said pelvic mesh makers failed to provide a reasonable assurance that their products are safe and effective to use. This led to the agency banning the sale and distribution of all such products in the market.
No, 5 Hours Of Sleep Is Not Enough For Adults: Researchers Identify Common Sleep Misconceptions That Make People Sick
A new study by New York University researchers highlights the different myths surrounding sleep. The team aims to set the record straight regarding many of these misconceptions.
Embracing 'Oneness' Helps Improve Satisfaction With Life, Study Finds
A new study explores the idea of oneness as it relates to people's life satisfaction. Results show that the higher oneness levels individuals have, the more satisfied they are about their lives.
Bones Of Ancient Human Sacrifice Victims Found By Workers Laying Water Pipes
British researchers have uncovered 3,000-year-old human skeletons at a dig site in Oxfordshire. The remains are believed to be from people who became human sacrifices.
Animals In Petting Zoos Carry Highly Virulent Drug-Resistant Bacteria
Health experts warn about the potential of petting zoos becoming breeding grounds for multidrug resistant bacteria. Zoogoers can come into direct contact with these microbes when they interact with infected animals.
How To Enable Facebook Messenger Dark Mode Without Sending Moon Emoji
Messenger users can now enable dark mode on their apps without having to send crescent moon emojis. The feature is now part of the regular functions of the app.
Small Publishers Express Frustration Over Apple News+ Favoring Bigger Publishers
Apple News+ is only active for almost a month, but it has already caused issues for participating publishers. Many of the problems stem from article formatting and Apple's supposed unequal treatment of smaller publishing companies.
Wormhole Can Exist But Not Useful For Space Travel, Harvard Physicist Daniel Jafferis Says
A Harvard researcher believes traveling across the universe using wormholes is theoretically possible. However, the idea might not actually be the shortcut through space that many sci-fi writers had hoped for.
Trials Underway For 5-Minute iPad Test To Spot Early Signs Of Dementia
UK-based researchers have developed a quick and easy way to diagnose early signs of dementia. The test makes use of AI and different images to determine whether a patient is suffering from symptoms of the disease.
14,000 Pounds Of Pork And Beef Recalled From Denver Processing Plant That Operate After Hours And Without Inspection
The Department of Agriculture ordered Denver Processing to recall thousands of its raw pork and beef products from markets. The company had allegedly violated the agency's guidelines by producing after regular operation hours.
DNA Tests Show Fertility Doctor Jan Karbaat Used Own Sperm To Father 49 Children
Jan Karbaat had impregnated several of his fertility clients using his sperm. His repeated violation of patients over the years resulted in 49 children.
California May Soon Ban Little Shampoo Bottles Used In Hotel Bathrooms
A new bill in California that is meant to prohibit the use of small plastic soap and shampoo bottles in hotels and other lodging establishments is now in the works. Lawmakers hope this move will lead to lower plastic waste in the state.
US Emergency Rooms See Spike In Children Who Swallow Coins, Toys: What To Do If Your Child Swallows Foreign Object
Cases of foreign-object ingestions among young American children has nearly doubled over the past 20 years. Child safety experts advise parents and caregivers to always keep an eye out for signs of accidental swallowing.
Immune System May Contribute To Tooth Decay And Cavities
A new study suggests that immune cells in the human body can help cause teeth to decay and tooth-colored fillings to fail. Neutrophils have been shown to produce more damage to the teeth than bacterial infections.
Oil-Eating Bacteria Found In Mariana Trench Could Be Key To Removing Ocean Pollutants
A new group of bacteria discovered in the Mariana Trench has shown an ability to consume hydrocarbons in ocean water. Hydrocarbons are compounds often included in industrial products such as natural gas and petroleum.
Nuclear Fallout From Chernobyl, Fukushima Disasters Stored In Melting Glaciers Are Ticking Time Bomb
Scientists have found that some glaciers have accumulated certain amounts of nuclear fallout from various disasters in the past. These contaminants could be released into the environment once the glaciers melt because of climate change.
California's Earthquake Hiatus A Statistical Fluke?
The Hayward, San Jacinto, and San Andreas fault lines in California have had no massive earthquakes over the past 100 years. However, experts warn that the three major rifts are long overdue for another big shake.
FDA Issues Final Rule To Ensure Safety Of Hand Sanitizers
The FDA has ruled out 28 active ingredients found in hand sanitizers for evaluation under its OTC Drug Review. However, the agency is still reserving judgment on three other ingredients, including ethyl alcohol, until it completes its analysis.
Stargazing During The Age Of T-Rex And Other Dinosaurs? This Is How It Would Have Looked Like
Chicago's Field Musuem has teamed up with the Adler Planetarium to create video projections of the Cretaceous starfield. Visitors can now have an idea of what the prehistoric sky might have looked like millions of years ago.
Twitter Co-Founder Jack Dorsey's Health Routine Involves 1 Meal A Day, Ice Baths, And Daily Meditation
Twitter co-founder and CEO Jack Dorsey revealed his unorthodox wellness habits during a recent guesting on the Ben Greenfield Fitness' podcast. However, he drew flak from several netizens for his unusual take on eating.
New Study Links More Severe Allergy Season To Climate Change
A new study suggests that climate change is causing allergy season to become longer and more disruptive every year. The warmer the Earth gets, the more conducive the environment becomes for growing pollen-producing plants.
Google's DeepMind Failed A High School Level Math Test: What Does This Mean?
Computer scientists pitted DeepMind against a 16-year-old's math exam. Google's cutting-edge AI had a hard time making calculations in subjects such as algebra, arithmetic, measurement, and calculus.
Boeing Acknowledges Sensor Malfunction In Ethiopian Plane Crash
American aircraft maker Boeing said a glitch in its flight sensor played a role in the crashing of an Ethiopian Airlines flight in March. The company promised to release a software fix to prevent similar incidents from happening again.
Microsoft Windows 10 May 2019 Update Gives Users More Control Over Updates
Microsoft is about to roll out its May 2019 update for Windows 10. It will allow users to decide whether to install future updates as soon as they become available or to stave it off in the meantime.
AI Experts Call On Amazon To Stop Selling Rekognition Facial Recognition Software To Police
AI scholars have rallied behind an MIT researcher who revealed a major glitch in Amazon's facial recognition software. The issue lies in the alleged inability of Rekognition to properly detect the faces of women of color.
Palm Phone Now Available As Standalone Device For $199
Consumers can now buy a standalone version of the Palm Phone through Verizon. It has the same features as the companion smartphone but has its own phone number and data plan.
Downloading Pirated 'Game Of Thrones' Puts Your Computer At Risk Of Malware
Kaspersky Lab is cautioning the public about downloading the upcoming final season of "Game of Thrones" through illegal means. Pirated downloads of popular TV shows were one of the most common sources of malware infections in 2018.
Love Airbnb Rentals? Someone Might Be Watching You
Airbnb guests have reported of finding hidden cameras in rooms they have rented through the home-sharing service. The incidents raise questions about how the company can protect the privacy of their customers.
Kansas Woman Addy Tritt Buys Out Closing Payless Store To Donate Shoes To Nebraska Flood Victims
Addy Tritt, a 25-year-old graduate teaching assistant, purchased all 204 pairs of shoes from a local Payless store. She then donated the footwear to victims of the Nebraska flood last month.
Chinese Woman Yujing Zhang Arrested At Trump's Mar-a-Lago Club Carrying Thumb Drive With Malware
Thirty-two-year-old Chinese national Yujing Zhang tried to enter Pres. Donald Trump's Palm Beach club over the weekend. Secret Service agents retrieved from her four cell phones, a laptop, an external hard drive, and a thumb device with malicious malware.
