Articles by J. Navarra

J. Navarra


Latest from this author

'American Cancer Society Tells 45 Year Old Women To Get Mammogram Now

At the height of modern medicine, it is becoming more apparent that prevention is better than cure. And if not prevention, at least early detection. The big change? In 2003, the ACS released that forty year old women can start with their annual mammography screening as long as the female is in good physical health. The American Cancer Society has now released a modified recommendation when it comes to early breast cancer detection.
  • 'Japan Issues Workers Compensation To Fukushima Nuclear Plant Employee

    On March 11, 2011, Japan suffered a major loss in nuclear energy because of the 9.0 magnitude earthquake and tsunami that hit the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant. On April 20, 2011, Japanese authorities declared the 3.5 square kilometre plant as a restricted area, initiating a 20 km no-go evacuation zone where entry to the site can only be done while under government supervision. By April 20, all four nuclear units were decommissioned. Japan then dispatched 40,000 men assigned as clean-up crew to remove spent nuclear fuel and debris at the Fukushima Plant in 2014. A number of these men now have cancer.
  • 'New York Times Partners with Google in Virtual Reality

    The Digital World is becoming more and more outrageous and adventurous. New York Times announced on Tuesday that they will be parterning with Google. This collaboration between the two media giants helps move The Times to explore new ways of delivering digital journalism in three dimensions.
  • 'Experts Say That A Combination of Talking and Medication Is a More Successful Form of Schizophrenia Therapy

    According to New York Times, Schizophrenia affects more than two million Americans. The treatment for Schizophrenia involves strong doses of anti-psychotic drugs that minimizes delusions and hallucinations. However, these drugs do come with side effects that can cause weight gain and Parkinsons-like tremors. Now, a new study begins to question the method.
  • 'Humans, Reason Why Animal Life is Destroyed, Fossil Excavation Shows

    As we continue to learn about our past, archaeologists and scientists continue to excavate and research on earlier life. In "Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences", a new study revealed information on how humans were more destructive. Apparently, humans were more destructive than climate change.
  • 'Lee Daniels: Empire TV Executive Producer Searches for NEW TV Series Drama Cast

    Lee Daniels, the co-creator and executive producer of the hit show "Empire" is set to launch a new TV Series called "Star." Star will have a cast of four young actors. Lee Daniels has now set his mind to launching an international wide talent search to have the four roles filled.
  • 'The Flash Season 2: A Romance Between Barry Allen and Patty Spivot

    The all new season of The Flash started this October, and everybody is on their toes with what could be a new budding romance between Barry Allen (played by Grant Gustin) and Patty Spivot. Could it be? Is he over Iris? Has The Flash's heart been captured by a new lady love?
  • 'Ed Sheeran: Artist Receives Honorary Doctorate Degree

    Ed Sheeran receives an honorary doctorate degree. He pulled the whole look off even with his tattoos and a pair of Converse shoes. On October 19, 2015, Ed Sheeran officially announced to the world in his Instagram Post "I graduated today, I am now officially Dr. Sheeran."
  • 'Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria Can Cause Death

    Since the advent of modern medicine, millions of people have turned to antibiotics to help fight against different kinds of infection. Infections may be in the form of a simple mouth sore to a post surgerical complication that can be life threatening . Recently, studies have shown that bacteria are growing smarter to evade medical intervention. The fight against bacteria with the use of antibiotics is now becoming a major concern as it can endanger our health, even resulting to death.
  • 'Waze Google App Gets Redesigned

    Millions of Americans are using smart phone applications to aid them in their everyday needs. Applications such as Facebook, Starbucks and Waze helps mobile users interact and transact multiple sessions with the touch of their finger when using their Android Phones and iPhones. Recently, Google has redesigned one of their applications - Waze as found in their recent roll out. Waze is a navigation app that has the ability to alert users against local traffic.
  • 'NASA Forecasts Giant Asteroid will Miss Earth on Halloween

    According to NASA, an asteroid named 2015 TB145 is set to pass by Earth on October 31, 2015 (Halloween). The asteroid was discovered less than two weeks ago using Pan-STARRS and is the largest object to closely approach Earth recently. NASA expressed that the asteroid will safely pass by Earth and is following an eccentric, high inclination orbit.
  • 'Renewable Energy Found From Google's Solar Powered Contact Lenses

    Modern technology continues to astound us. Though it would be much more remarkable and efficient, if renewable energy is being used by such technology. Google may just be able to do that. Google was recently awarded a patent for solar powered contact lenses. It seems this kind of contact lens can do much more than just correct your vision. This new technology has the capability to communicate with computers and collect user bio data.
Real Time Analytics