Amy Nordrum

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Amy Nordrum is a science writer at International Business Times. In the past, her work has been featured by Scientific American, Smithsonian Magazine, IEEE Spectrum and The Atlantic. Amy holds a master's degree from the Science, Health and Environmental Reporting Program at New York University.

Cancer Drug Costs Hit All-Time High: The $100 Billion Disease

The U.S. is spending 39 percent more on cancer treatments than it was a decade ago — and Americans have gotten a big return on their investment.

Tofurky Co. And Allies Support Draft US Dietary Guidelines Advising Americans To Eat Less Red Meat

Plant-based food companies have voiced their support for draft dietary guidelines that suggest a diet that is low in red and processed meats.

Football Concussions: Head Injuries Not Confined To NFL; Youth, High School, College Players At Risk

One in 30 youth football players, ages 5 to 14, will suffer at least one concussion per football season, according to new research.

What Is Cryotherapy? For Manny Pacquiao Fight, Floyd Mayweather Using Frigid Treatment Thought To Speed Recovery After Workouts

Boxer Floyd Mayweather took up a frigid treatment known as cryotherapy to prepare for Saturday night's $300 million match-up against Manny Pacquiao.

Trends in attention to awareness days in US Congress and health science literature (1974– 2014)

America's Obsession With Health Awareness Days Isn't Making People Healthier

The U.S. government has designated nearly every day of the year to raising some form of health awareness, but it's not making people healthier.

How To Live Longer: Scientists Are Pushing To Make 120 The New 70

But what scientists are less sure of is whether those extra decades of life will also result in a higher quality of life.

Antibiotic Resistance: How Livestock Lobbyists and Drug Companies Hinder The US Fight Against Superbugs

Farmers and drug firms teamed up to push for lax rules on animal antibiotics, but that alliance hurts the fight against drug-resistant bacteria.

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Nepal Earthquake 2015: Global Death Rate From Quakes Is Growing, Experts Warn It Will Continue To Climb

Earthquakes kill more people than all other natural hazards combined. Experts say despite scientific advances, the death toll will grow.

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Nepal Earthquake 2015: What Regions Of The U.S. Are At Risk For A Major Earthquake?

What are the chances that a temblor like the one that hit Nepal could strike near you?

Nepal 2015 Earthquake Relief: How To Help Victims

Here’s how to donate to the earthquake relief effort in Nepal.

Alabama Regatta Deaths: At Least Two Dead As US Coast Guard Continues Search

A freak storm capsized dozens of sailboats in an annual race near Mobile, Alabama.

After Earthquake Near Kathmandu, Three Americans Confirmed Dead By US State Department

Among the thousands killed, it has been confirmed that at least three Americans are also dead after the devastating 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck Nepal on Saturday.

Ethiopia Expects 2015 Investments To Rise To $1.5B

Ethiopia anticipates $1.5 billion in foreign direct investment this year as its economy continues to show strength.

TPP Divide: Sens. Elizabeth Warren, Sherrod Brown Call For Immediate Public Disclosure Of Obama Trade Deal

Two U.S. senators are calling on the president to declassify details of the pending Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement.

California Drought: Landscapers Cash In On Lawn Removal Rebates

The dry, brown lawns of California look very green to the landscapers who remove and replace them.

Google Inc, General Electric Company Among Top 10 Lobbyists So Far In 2015

Google, pharmaceutical companies and electric utilities are among the top 10 lobbying companies and groups so far in 2015.

Breast Cancer: Silicon Valley Startup Launches Online Sales Of Cheap Genetic Test

The $249 saliva-based test promises access to women who couldn’t previously afford to be screened.

Twitter Seeks Trademarks For ‘Tweetstorm’ And ‘The Future of Identity’

The term coined by Twitter users, which describes a quick flurry of tweets, has become so popular that the social networking site wants control over it.

Oil Trains: Regulators Announce New Speed Limits Through Major Cities For Explosion-Prone Vessels

The transport of crude oil by train has come under fire after a series of explosive accidents. “The boom in crude oil production, and transportation of that crude, poses a serious threat to public safety,” the U.S. secretary of Transportation said.

Measles Outbreak 2015: California's Scourge Is Officially Over, While State Debates Removal Of 'Personal Belief' Exemption From Vaccine Policy

With no new measles cases reported in California in 42 days, state health officials are turning their attention to preventing the next outbreak of the disease.

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