Why People Cannot Get Rid Of Facebook

Medicine & Technology Dec 14, 2015

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

Predicting Tumor Growth Through Math

Dec 14, 2015

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

Dec 13, 2015

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

Dec 13, 2015

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

Dec 13, 2015

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

Dec 09, 2015

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

Dec 09, 2015

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

Dec 08, 2015

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

Dec 08, 2015

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

Dec 08, 2015

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

Dec 08, 2015

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

Dec 08, 2015

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

Dec 08, 2015

A new camera app that allows taking 3D photos is recently launched by tech giant Google.

Google Submits Patent For 'Needle-Free Blood Draw'

Dec 08, 2015

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

Dec 07, 2015

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.