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Tularemia FACTS: 5 Things To Know About The Rabbit Fever
| KJ Belonio | | Jul 15, 2015 06:01 PM EDT |
On Monday, the New Mexico Department of Health issued an advisory warning residents about the risk of contracting tularemia. The warning came after a 51-year-old Los Alamos County resident has been tested and confirmed with tularemia.
Pentaquark Discovery 2015: World’s Largest Atom Smasher LHC Finally Proves Enigmatic Particle Does Exist After 5 Decades Of Experimental Searches
| KJ Belonio | | Jul 15, 2015 06:00 AM EDT |
After five decades of research, scientists have finally discovered that the enigmatic pentaquark particles really do exist. The discovery was made by the world’s largest atom smasher, Large Hadron Collider (LHC), which ensconces deep underground of France and Switzerland’s border, when it was upgraded in April following its two-year maintenance.
50-Million-Year-Old Extinct Underwater Volcanoes To Explain New Zealand-Australia Separation?
| KJ Belonio | | Jul 15, 2015 06:00 AM EDT |
A cluster of 50-million-year-old extinct underwater volcanoes have been accidentally discovered after a group of researchers mapped the ocean floor located nearly 155 miles off of Sydney, Australia. The underwater volcanoes were found after researchers were looking for nursery grounds of larval lobsters.
Ebola Vaccine Developed? Possible Cure Treats Virus In Monkeys
| KJ Belonio | | Jul 14, 2015 11:35 AM EDT |
The dreaded Ebola virus is not just an extremely fatal type of virus that can affect humans. It also has no cure and no real vaccine. But based on a recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation, a new type of vaccine, which can be inhaled to activate immune cells, can provide protection against the Ebola virus.
Salmonella Outbreak UPDATE: Barber Foods Recalls Products Amid Possible Salmonella Contamination
| KJ Belonio | | Jul 14, 2015 09:25 AM EDT |
Amid the Salmonella outbreak in the United States where several residents in 40 states have been infected, Barber Foods and No Name brands are recalling their uncooked stuffed chicken products in the market. The recall was due to possible Salmonella contamination.
Seal Levels Rise As Climate Change Effects Become Prevalent
| KJ Belonio | | Jul 14, 2015 07:22 AM EDT |
As the drastic effects of climate change become prevalent, sea levels are expected to rise, a new study published in the journal Science revealed. In the study, a team of international scientists summarized more than 30 years of research on the significant effects and changes of the melting polar ice sheets and sea level.
Pluto Flyby UPDATE: Can New Horizons Spacecraft Accomplish Mission To Pluto, Charon?
| KJ Belonio | | Jul 14, 2015 06:45 AM EDT |
After 9 years and 3 billion miles, Earth will finally have a glimpse of its far-flung cosmic cousin. While so many questions are still left unanswered about the solar system, NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft will gather some data and explore the enigmatic dwarf planet Pluto and its surroundings.
SHOCKING: Sunbathing Causes Twice As Many Deaths Than Driving Cars — Study
| KJ Belonio | | Jul 13, 2015 01:00 PM EDT |
Based on research, skin experts warned that more people are dying because of skin cancer or melanoma. The supposition was made after they compared death rate statistics compiled in 12 countries where skin cancer deaths are significantly higher than car accidents.
Alarming Study Finds Lack Of Education Could Be Deadly
| KJ Belonio | | Jul 13, 2015 03:09 AM EDT |
In an alarming study, which was conducted by a team of researchers from University of Colorado, New York University and the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, it revealed a connection between lack of education and shorter life span.
Salmonella Outbreak Due To Kissing, Cuddling Chickens, CDC Says
| KJ Belonio | | Jul 11, 2015 10:56 PM EDT |
In a report made by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Salmonella outbreak in the U.S. was caused partly by people getting too close and affectionate with live poultry, like chicken and ducks.
Ebola UPDATE: UN Pledges $3.4B To Rebuild Health Systems, Economies Of Outbreak Areas
| KJ Belonio | | Jul 11, 2015 04:42 PM EDT |
Last year, West Africa was devastated with the largest and worst outbreak ever experienced globally — the Ebola epidemic. Now, the three worst-struck nations: Liberia, Guinea and Sierra Leone have eradicated the deadly virus and are starting to rebuild their health systems and economies shattered by the Ebola outbreak.
FDA Wants You To Be Wary Of Dangerous Pain Relievers
| KJ Belonio | | Jul 11, 2015 04:38 PM EDT |
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently updated its warnings for prescription and over-the-counter nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) because of increasing chances of heart attack or stroke. These drugs include ibuprofen, which are sold under brand names Advil, Motrin and Midol; naproxen (Aleve) and the prescription arthritis drug Celebrex.
Lazy Giant Pandas: 3 Things You Should Know About This Distinct Bear
| KJ Belonio | | Jul 11, 2015 08:52 AM EDT |
In a recent study published in the journal Science, researchers in China revealed that giant pandas are as sluggish as the slow-moving three-toed sloths due to low levels of physical activity and thyroid hormones. Lead study author Fuwen Wei, a biologist of the Chinese Academy of Sciences’ Institute of Zoology in Beijing, said that they discovered the daily energy expenditure values of giant pandas are substantially lower compared to similar-sized animals, ABC News has learned.
SHOCKING: Scientists Find Link Between Smoking And Schizophrenia
| KJ Belonio | | Jul 10, 2015 03:04 PM EDT |
If you’re a smoker, it is already known that you are at risk of cancer and chronic diseases. However, a recent study suggests that smoking can also triple the chances of developing psychosis.
Tetris Health Benefit: Puzzle Game Found To Block Bad Memories
| KJ Belonio | | Jul 09, 2015 11:20 PM EDT |
In a recent study published in the Psychological Science journal, a team of researchers from the University of Cambridge, the University of Oxford and Sweden's Karolinska Institutet conducted an experiment to participants by letting them watch a 12-minute video footage depicting disturbing sequences. On the following day, they had their memories of the film “reactivated” by looking at still shots that showed people in danger, injured or dying, Science magazine has learned.
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