Articles By Amir Khan

Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis May Be Winning The War

Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis On The Rise: WHO Researcher

Drug-resistant tuberculosis is becoming a widespread problem, according to a WHO researcher.

Secondhand Smoke, Bed Sharing Raises SIDS Risk

Secondhand Smoke, Bed Sharing RaiseSudden Infant Death Risk

Secondhand smoke and bed sharing are major risk factors for SIDS, according to a new study.

Pink Slime

‘Pink Slime’ Maker Suspends Plant Operations

Beef Products Inc., maker of the controversial pink slime, suspended operations at three of its four plants on Monday.

Sleep

Studies Suggest Too Much Sleep Is Unhealthy

Oversleeping is linked to health problems such as obesity, diabetes and heart disease, according to several studies.

St. Elizabeth's Hospital

Opera And Classical Music Help Patient Recovery, Study

Does a patient's environment play a role in their recovery? While some studies say yes, others are still skeptical.

Superfast Planet

Superfast Planets Fly Through Space at 30 Million MPH

The fastest objects in the galaxy might be a planet fly through space at 30 million mph, according to a new study.

Dissolvable Tobacco

FDA: Dissolvable Tobacco Less Dangerous But Could Lead To More Users

Dissolvable tobacco use may reduce the risks that come from smoking, but could lead to more overall tobacco use, according to a report by an FDA panel

Jupiter

Jupiter’s Melting Core Clarifies Makeup Of Recently Discovered Planet

Jupiter's core may be melting, which could offer an explanation as to why a recently discovered Jupiter-like planet is so dense, despite being a similar size, according to a new study.

Monarch Butterfly Population Continues Steady Decline

Monarch Butterfly Population Continues Steady Decline

The monarch butterfly population has steadily declined since 1997. Unless something is done, the butterfly could be lost forever, researchers said.

Robojelly

Robot Jellyfish: Underwater Robots Allow Researchers To Explore Earth’s Final Frontier

Very little is known about the oceans. Researchers are trying to change that through the use of underwater robots.