Charissa Echavez

Why People Cannot Get Rid Of Facebook

12.14.2015 04:34 AM

With the advent of technology, people get stressed out when missing out with friends' updates. With the advent of technology, people get stressed out when missing out with friends' updates.

Predicting Tumor Growth Through Math

12.14.2015 04:18 AM

Recently, mathematicians from Duke University suggest that correct mathematical calculations of the actual tumor growth might help healthcare practitioners deal with the deadly disease.

Endangered Philippine Monkey-Eating Eagle Hatches Chick In Captivity

12.13.2015 22:58 PM

On December 7, 2015, a new addition to the endangered species of the great Philippine Eagle is witnessed in a conservation center in the southern part of Davao, a province in the Philippines.

Gene Therapy Eliminates Prostate Cancer Cells Better

12.13.2015 22:50 PM

A long-term clinical trial conducted by the Houston Methodist Hospital revealed that a combination of radiation and gene therapies can give a more effective treatment against prostate cancer.

Alcohol Lowers Risk Of Death In People With Alzheimer's, Study Suggests

12.13.2015 22:41 PM

A current study suggests that risk of premature death in people suffering from Alzheimer's disease can be lowered with moderate consumption of alcohol.

E-Cigarettes Linked To Popcorn Lungs, Study Suggests

12.09.2015 21:58 PM

Research suggests that three in every four flavored tobaccos contain a chemical known to cause a respiratory ailment.

Worrying May Increase Risk Of Alzheimer's, Study Suggests

12.09.2015 21:14 PM

Researchers cautioned that worrying on aging may actually increase risk of Alzheimer's disease because those who treat dementia as a disability are most likely to develop brain alterations similar to it.

Breast Cancer Survivors At Risk Of Leukemia Following Therapy

12.08.2015 22:37 PM

Recent study revealed that women who survived the dreadful breast cancer battle are highly at risk of leukemia, a deemed adverse effect of treatments because as they kill cancerous cells, they also tend to target healthy ones.

Facebook Still One Of The Most Visited Sites But Loses 'Rad' Factor Among Teenagers

12.08.2015 22:31 PM

Young social media users no longer consider Facebook in their 'rad' list of apps to socialize with; however, they still spend more time with it than others.

Security Experts Worry On 'Hello Barbie' Dolls' Privacy

12.08.2015 04:08 AM

A cyber team of researchers revealed a number of faulty security measures in "Hello Barbie" doll's Internet-ready scheme that allows interaction between the kids and their toys via artificial intelligence.

New Cancer Pill Found More Effective Against Leukemia Than Chemo, Study Shows

12.08.2015 03:50 AM

A cancer drug by Johnson & Johnson and AbbVie called Imbruvica can significantly decrease risk of death and slow down disease advancement with an estimated 84 percent lowered risk.

Sperms Also Carry Father's Weight

12.08.2015 03:38 AM

Recent studies suggest that sperm not only carries genetic makeup but also genetic code of the father's weight and can potentially be passed on to the offspring leading toward obesity.

Google Introduces 3D VR Camera App

12.08.2015 03:30 AM

A new camera app that allows taking 3D photos is recently launched by tech giant Google. A new camera app will surely thrill Android users. An app that allows taking 3D photos was recently launched by tech giant Google.

Google Submits Patent For 'Needle-Free Blood Draw'

12.08.2015 00:26 AM

Possible designs could be a wrist-worn wearable or just a handheld device that draws blood from different parts of the body.

NASA Releases Pluto's Most Definitive Portraits Yet

12.07.2015 04:03 AM

The photos that were taken by the agency's New Horizons hover during a close flyby last July showcase upclose images of the dwarf planet's bizarre landscape.

VTech Seeks Help Following Cyber Attack

12.07.2015 02:31 AM

VTech Holdings Inc. sought help to a cyber forensic team to enhance its security and investigate on the hacking attack that recently affected and exposed sensitive information of more than 6 million children.

WHO: 1 In Every 10 People Worldwide Suffers From Food Poisoning

12.07.2015 00:47 AM

Approximately 600 million suffer from food contamination every year; more than 420,000 die and most victims are children.

Digital Walking Pose -- A 'Serious Issue' Most Guilty People Deny

12.06.2015 22:36 PM

Recent studies revealed that more than 78 percent of American adults agree that texting while walking is a "serious issue." However, 74 percent deny that they are doing it.

Japan To Launch First Smartphone Washable With Soap And Water

12.06.2015 21:34 PM

KDDI, a telecom company, is set to launch its latest design "Digno rafre" next week. Japan claimed to create the first washable smartphone that can withstand soap and water.

Tech-Powered Tattoo Can Measure Vital Biometrics

11.26.2015 21:43 PM

A team invented a tech-powered skin emblem that went beyond merely body expression to a fitness tracker.

Blue Green Algae: An Alternative Power Source

11.26.2015 21:38 PM

Researchers found a new technology that can tackle electrical energy problem through blue green algae, which can transfer by electron chains during photosynthesis and respiration.

Long-Term Warming Trends Noted In The Past Five Years, World Meteorological Organization Reports

11.26.2015 21:31 PM

Experts warn that it will be hotter in 2016 (with an average increase of 6℃) pinpointing to the weather pattern of El Niño.

Person's Appetite Likely Depends On Gut Bacteria, Study Suggests

11.26.2015 20:00 PM

Researchers claimed that these microbes send signal to the brain to let people stop eating when they themselves are full.

Over 50 Percent Of The World’s Primate Face Extinction

11.26.2015 19:56 PM

Based on the announcement by scientists on Tuesday, this includes apes, monkeys and lemurs. Recent findings revealed that over half of the world's primates are threatened by extinction.

Adding Walnuts Can Improve Diet, Study Reveals

11.25.2015 20:58 PM

Research found that adding nuts can enhance diet without gaining unwanted weight. Trying to lose some of those excess fats without starving? Research found that adding nuts can enhance diet without gaining unwanted weight.

Lowering Risk Of Diabetes: Another Perk For Breastfeeding Mothers

11.25.2015 20:55 PM

Recent research suggests that breastfeeding also has a potential perk on women, which is lowering the risk of acquiring type 2 diabetes.

Alcohol Gap Between Men and Women Increasing, Study Found

11.25.2015 20:51 PM

Even though men's drinking habits in terms of quantity and frequency outmatch ladies', the gap between is increasing.

Crib Bumpers-Related Death Increasing, Study Reveals

11.25.2015 20:47 PM

With the prime purpose of protecting babies from getting stuck between the slats, this research reveals it might actually pose potential suffocation threat.

How Loneliness Affects Your Overall Physical Health -- Study

11.25.2015 20:43 PM

Researchers found that loneliness can cause significant health risk resulting to premature death. Feeling lonely? Researchers found that loneliness can cause significant health risk resulting to premature death; however, as to how this is connected remains unknown.