Science

Mammograms Screening May Not Be That Helpful, Study Finds

Cecille Marie Gumban   | Jul 08, 2015 11:42 AM EDT

Mammograms are x-ray exams of the breasts that are used for women who are asymptomatic, those women who appear normal with no breast problems.But U.S. researchers have found that breast cancer screening may not lead to fewer deaths but may lead to overdiagnosis instead. read more

Scientists May Have Found Antibody That Can Fight Deadly Dengue Virus

Quadey Humile   | Jul 07, 2015 12:06 PM EDT

An antibody which could combat the lethal Dengue virus may have finally been discovered by scientists at Vanderbilt University and the National University of Singapore. read more

250 Detention Children Receive Adult Dose Of Hepatitis A Vaccine

Cecille Marie Gumban   | Jul 07, 2015 10:44 AM EDT

According to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials, 250 immigrant children at a Texas detention facility were given an adult dose of hepatitis A vaccine while they were being held by their mothers. read more

250 Detention Children Receive Adult Dose Of Hepatitis A Vaccine

Cecille Marie Gumban   | Jul 07, 2015 10:44 AM EDT

According to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials, 250 immigrant children at a Texas detention facility were given an adult dose of hepatitis A vaccine while they were being held by their mothers. read more

Shanghai’s Coldest July Day Recorded At 21.2 Degrees Celsius On Monday

Roguero Caler   | Jul 07, 2015 05:52 AM EDT

Shanghai has just set another record for this month of July. On Monday, the coldest July day ever was recorded by authorities and they said that it was actually the coldest July day in the past century years. read more

China Battling Obesity, Other Diseases With Healthy Food Campaign

Roguero Caler   | Jul 06, 2015 09:20 PM EDT

China is looking after its obese residents and those who are predisposed to chronic health problems. In an attempt to curb the number of its unhealthy people, the Chinese government has launched a healthy food campaign that primarily seeks to provide better food options. read more

China Battling Obesity, Other Diseases With Healthy Food Campaign

Roguero Caler   | Jul 06, 2015 09:20 PM EDT

China is looking after its obese residents and those who are predisposed to chronic health problems. In an attempt to curb the number of its unhealthy people, the Chinese government has launched a healthy food campaign that primarily seeks to provide better food options. read more

MERS-Cov Outbreak In The Philippines? Authorities Contain 2 Cases

Quadey Humile   | Jul 06, 2015 07:28 PM EDT

Health officials in the Philippines confirmed on Monday July 6, the second Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) case in the country. read more

Type 2 Diabetes Patients Benefit From Weight Loss Surgery, Study Finds

Cecille Marie Gumban   | Jul 06, 2015 10:26 AM EDT

People who suffer from type 2 diabetes are usually given a chance to change their lifestyle, like eating healthy and exercising regularly. This routine has been part of almost all diabetic people, however, these changes in lifestyle somehow fail to provide desired results. Scientists have been very busy searching for a remedy, and in a recent study, they discovered that bariatric surgery or weight loss surgery might somehow help in treating type-2 diabetes compared to a strict diet and exercise. read more

Type 2 Diabetes Patients Benefit From Weight Loss Surgery, Study Finds

Cecille Marie Gumban   | Jul 06, 2015 10:26 AM EDT

People who suffer from type 2 diabetes are usually given a chance to change their lifestyle, like eating healthy and exercising regularly. This routine has been part of almost all diabetic people, however, these changes in lifestyle somehow fail to provide desired results. Scientists have been very busy searching for a remedy, and in a recent study, they discovered that bariatric surgery or weight loss surgery might somehow help in treating type-2 diabetes compared to a strict diet and exercise. read more

Beijing To Combat Heavy Air Pollution With Stringent Car Restriction

Roguero Caler   | Jul 06, 2015 09:48 AM EDT

Beijing is set to impose stricter rules amid its fight for a cleaner air quality. China’s massive capital is resuming its stringent car restrictions in hopes of slowly reducing Beijing’s heavy air pollution. read more

Fight Against Spread of Brucellosis In Greater Yellowstone Strengthened

Quadey Humile   | Jul 06, 2015 09:58 AM EDT

The battle against brucellosis in Greater Yellowstone is being reinforced as it has been reported that the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service or APHIS sought the help of a science panel brought together for the purpose of dealing with the transmission of the disease affecting a large number of bison and elk. read more

Fight Against Spread of Brucellosis In Greater Yellowstone Strengthened

Quadey Humile   | Jul 06, 2015 09:58 AM EDT

The battle against brucellosis in Greater Yellowstone is being reinforced as it has been reported that the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service or APHIS sought the help of a science panel brought together for the purpose of dealing with the transmission of the disease affecting a large number of bison and elk. read more

Did Rosetta Mission Find Aliens In Space? Scientists Discover ‘Distinct And Unexpected Features’ On Comet Surface

KJ Belonio   | Jul 06, 2015 07:19 AM EDT

The European Space Agency’s Rosetta mission has discovered a direct evidence that might suggest aliens do exist. According to the scientists, the distinct and unexpected features found on the surface of Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko is an indication that the comet could be home to life. read more

Dolphin Vs California Woman: 350-Pound Cetacean Mammal Injures Female

Cecille Marie Gumban   | Jul 05, 2015 04:07 PM EDT

During the 18th anniversary of a couple in California, a dolphin jumped out of the water, landed on the boat and stirred chaos leading to the incident where a woman broke her ankle and even tore a ligament, Liberty Voice reports. read more

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