Charissa Echavez

ADHD Medications Hinder Kids From The Sleep They Need

11.24.2015 20:53 PM

Stimulant medications like Ritalin and Adderall given to children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may hinder them from the sleep they need to obtain.

Prepacked Meat Sales Decline Following WHO's Announcement

11.24.2015 20:49 PM

Grocery stores in the U.K. have revealed a significant £3 million reduction in sale in the first two weeks after the announcement.

Indian Women Protest Against Menstruation Taboo Statement, Spread #HappyToBleed Message In Social Media

11.23.2015 21:18 PM

Following a statement from a chief of a well-known Indian temple saying he would only permit women to come into the sacred shrine if a menstruation-detecting machine is invented.

US Government Finally Banning Chimp Research

11.23.2015 20:23 PM

Biomedical and invasive research on chimpanzees will no longer be supported by the United States National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Changes In Sleep Patterns Can Cause Serious Disease, Study Reveals

11.23.2015 20:20 PM

The study revealed that this habit increases a person's risk to cardiovascular and metabolic diseases.

Dogs Sniff Out Cancer With 95% Accuracy, According To Study

11.23.2015 20:08 PM

A study in Britain revealed that some dogs have special sniffing power that can detect cancer. A study in Britain revealed that some dogs have special sniffing power that can detect cancer.

Anti-HIV Drugs Protect Breastfeeding Infants From HIV Virus

11.23.2015 19:58 PM

A recent study has unfolded that direct administration of anti-AIDS drugs to breastfeeding infants by HIV positive mothers significantly reduces the chance of getting the disease..

Google Wil Attempt To Win Back China Next Year

11.22.2015 23:45 PM

Google is set to launch its China version Google Play smartphone app store in the People's Republic in 2016 as the company's major attempt to win back the mainland after stopping localized products five years ago.

Toy Manufacturer Hasbro Sells Life-Like Cat Bots To Keep Seniors Company

11.22.2015 23:38 PM

Like the humanoid robot Pepper, these high-end machines are especially created to enable human interaction and resemble empathy and affection.

Facebook Makes Breakup's 'Moving On' Phase Much Easier

11.22.2015 23:12 PM

Facebook will make the "moving on" phase a lot easier as it filters and prevents former lovers from seeing latest posts and photos of their ex-partners.

Life On Earth Began From A Whiff Of Oxygen, According To Scientists

11.22.2015 23:08 PM

Scientists discover the possible early origin of the Earth, which began some 2.5 million years ago. Scientists discover the possible early origin of the Earth.

Raisin Test Can Determine Child's Success In The Future -- Study

11.22.2015 21:35 PM

A current study revealed that a child's ability to excel in the future is determined by his or her ability to refuse a treat.

There Is An Increasing Prevalence Rate Of Autism Spectrum Disorder In the US - Study

11.19.2015 20:16 PM

Autism spectrum disorder is diagnosed in 1 of every 45 children between ages 3 and 17 years, which is a significant rise based on the CDC's estimated prevalence of 1 in every 68 from 2011 to 2013.

Medical Doctor Group AMA Seeks To Ban Ads Of Prescription Drugs

11.19.2015 20:12 PM

Extensive advertisements of direct-to-consumer prescription drugs and medical devices should be banned because patients are now driven to opt for inappropriate, expensive treatments even if cheaper ones have the same potentials.

Genetic Irregularity Probable Cause Of Alcohol Impulsiveness

11.19.2015 06:59 AM

People who tend to be aggressive and violent under the influence of alcohol could have the mutated gene.

Bullies Are More Susceptible To Eating Disorders

11.19.2015 01:32 AM

The usual antagonist may also be suffering too as much as the victim. Bullies are the last people we would think to be a victim, but it is not unknown that bullies have their own battles as with the bullied.

Decline In Prostate Cancer Cases Along With Early Screening Noted, According To Study

11.18.2015 20:36 PM

There has been a decline in the number of men diagnosed with prostate cancer in the U.S. including the number of men who submit for early screening.

WHO: 1 In Every 10 Newborns Is Premature

11.18.2015 20:32 PM

Every year, more than 1 in every 10 babies born is premature, meaning with over 15 million births, an estimated one million die of complications, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

New Study Proposes Causal Link Between Loss Of Smell And Memory Problems

11.18.2015 20:02 PM

The researchers noted a trend that those who lost their smell eventually developed dementia and then probably Alzheimer's disease.

Turkey And Its Controversial Internet Censorship Law

11.18.2015 04:28 AM

As the TIB unknowingly blocked the online forum, Reddit, netizens criticized Turkey's infamous Internet Law Censorship No. 5651.

Warning Labels Against Pregnancy For Marijuana-Containing Products: A Must

11.17.2015 19:28 PM

The agency will be requiring safety hazard labels on marijuana-containing products wherever they are displayed.

One-Of-A-Kind Ancient Board Game, Looters' Remains Excavated In A Tomb In China

11.17.2015 19:23 PM

Pieces of an ancient board game left unplayed for approximately 1500 years were found by a group of archaeologists near Qingzhou City in China at a 2300-year-old looted tomb.

Three To FIve Cups Of Coffee Per Day Decrease Risk For Premature Deaths, Study Reveals

11.17.2015 19:18 PM

A new research revealed the three to five cups of coffee per day can actually decrease likelihood of premature deaths related to heart disease, Parkinson's disease, diabetes and even suicide.

Firefighter Volunteer Undergoes 'World's Most Extensive Face Transplant' Yet

11.17.2015 19:12 PM

Firefighter volunteer Patrick Hardison met an accident 14 years ago that nearly caused his life. In August, he received the world's most extensive face transplant yet from a plastic surgeon from the New York Langone Medical Center.

E-Cigarettes On Teens And Vaporizing Tobacco

11.16.2015 21:10 PM

Should e-cigarette have the same restrictions as its tobacco counterparts? The trend of e-cigarette that has been circulating in the younger generation has left the parents and guardians baffled on its restrictions.

Number of Maternal Deaths Has Significantly Gone Low Since 1990

11.16.2015 20:59 PM

The ambitous project to reduce the maternal deaths globally is still on the move with a new target. In 1990 about 532,000 deaths are connected to pregnancy and childbirth up to six weeks after birth.

Study Warns Roasted Potatoes, Toasted Bread, Crispy Chips Increase Risk For Cancer, Gives Recommendations How To Avoid It

11.16.2015 20:37 PM

A new study conducted by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) revealed that crispy potatoes, crunchy chips and charred toasted breads might have high levels of cancer-causing toxins.

FDA Grants Approval To AstraZeneca's New Lung Cancer Pill

11.16.2015 19:12 PM

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved a new lung cancer pill, called AZD9291 or Tagrisso, from AstraZeneca after its two-year clinical trial with promising results.

One In Every Five New Yorkers Suffers From Mental Health Problems

11.16.2015 19:09 PM

A new study by the NYC Health Department and Mental Hygiene revealed that in every five New Yorkers, one will likely suffer from mental health problems such as depression, substance abuse and suicidal thoughts.

FDA Rolls Out New Food Safety Regulation

11.16.2015 19:02 PM

Last Friday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration released a new set of rules for both produced and imported foods to help combat foodborne-related illnesses.