Articles by Rhodi Lee
Egg Producers To Stop Culling Newborn Male Chicks
Hatcheries grind, suffocate or gas male chicks because they are considered useless. This egg industry practice will end by 2020.
Talking While Driving Dangerous Even If You’re Using Hands-Free Phone
Driving while talking on the phone is dangerous. This holds true regardless whether the driver holds the mobile device or uses it hands-free.
Kiss Of Death: 20-Year-Old Woman Dies After Kissing Boyfriend Goodnight
A goodnight kiss turned out fatal for 20-year-old Myriam Ducré-Lemay. Her boyfriend just ate a peanut butter sandwich not knowing of her food allergy.
Car Crashes No Longer The Leading Cause Of Accidental Deaths In The US
Vehicular accidents are no longer the number one cause of accidental deaths in the United States. Instead, a growing number of Americans die unintentionally because of drug overdoses.
Unemployment, Changing Economic Conditions Impact Children's Weight
Researchers have found a link between economic hard times and the likelihood of children becoming fat and obese. How did the recent Great Depression affect children's weight?
Early Death For A Giant Alien World: Baby Planet PTFO 8-8695 b Being Destroyed By Host Star
The exoplanet PTFO 8-8695 b orbits a young star estimated to be between 2 million and 3 million years old. The Jupiter-like planet is one of the youngest alien worlds ever found, but it is dying.
Vitamin Deficiency Linked To Recurrent And Chronic Migraines: Can Supplements Help?
Migraine patients were found to be deficient in riboflavin, coenzyme Q10, vitamin D and folate. Can vitamin supplements help sufferers?
This App Can Help Lung Cancer Patients Live Longer
In a clinical trial, lung cancer patients who used an app developed by an Israel-based company lived seven months longer than patients who only received standard care. How does this app boost survival?
Iceland Power Plant Turns Carbon Dioxide Into Solid Rock
Tons of carbon dioxide produced by Iceland's Hellisheidi power plant was converted into solid rock, no longer posing an environmental threat. How does the method work?
FDA, International Regulators Take Action Against Online Drug Stores Selling Illegal Prescription Meds
The FDA worked with other international agencies to take action against online drug pharmacies that sell illegal prescription drugs. The agency already called for the suspension of more than 4,000 websites as part of Operation Pangea IX.
ALMA Shows Supermassive Black Holes Also Feed On Cold Gas
It was thought that black hole exclusively feed on hot ionized gas. It turns out black holes also feed on clouds of cold space gas, ALMA observations revealed.
Ancient Farmers From Northern Greece And Western Turkey Brought Agriculture To Europe
How did agriculture spread to Europe, which was once dominated by hunter-gatherers? DNA analysis revealed that farming was brought by migrant farmers from northern Greece and western Turkey.
New Computer Algorithm May Help Astronomers Capture First Black Hole Images
A telescope nearly the size of planet Earth is needed to capture the image of a black hole. How do the Event Horizon Telescope project and the new Chirp algorithm attempt to solve this problem?
Blood-Based Liquid Biopsy Offers Reliable Alternative To Conventional Tests To Diagnose Cancer: Study
For some patients, traditional biopsies that involve tissue samples are not feasible. Blood-based liquid biopsies show promise as a reliable alternative.
Jewelry Company Accused Of Swapping Real Diamonds For Lower-Quality Stones
A jewelry company is facing controversy following reports of diamond swapping. Customers claim staff of Kay Jewelers replace their diamonds with moissanite, a cheaper and lower-quality stone.
Up To 25 Percent Of Lung Cancer Patients Ineligible For Immunotherapy
Immunotherapy is a great advance in cancer treatment but up to a quarter of lung cancer patients are not eligible for this therapy. Autoimmune disorders have something to do with the risks.
Many Patients Continue To Take Prescription Opioid Painkiller Months After Hip, Knee Replacement
Some patients continue to use opioids months after a successful joint replacement surgery despite improvements in pain. What causes them to continue using prescription opioid painkillers?
Samsung Pay Arrives In Europe With Launch Of Mobile Payment Service In Spain
South Korean tech company Samsung has chosen Spain to debut its mobile payment service in Europe. Who can use Samsung Pay?
Ancient Humans Domesticated Dogs Not Just Once But Twice And In Two Different Places
Different studies point at different locations as the birthplace of dog domestication. A genetic study of ancient and modern canines explains the reason behind the discrepancies.
Stem Cell Brain Injection Gives Stroke Sufferers Chance To Walk Again
Stroke patients with disabilities were able to walk again after doctors injected modified stem cells into their brain. The experimental treatment did not show significant side effects.
Facebook To Use Artificial Intelligence System DeepText To Better Understand Posts, Filter Spam
Facebook developed DeepText to better understand the content and context of text posted on the social network. It can analyze thousands of posts per second with near-human accuracy.
Hacker Spies Hack Federal Reserve Computer System More Than 50 Times In The Past Four Years
The computer system of the U.S. Federal Reserve saw over 50 breaches between 2011 and 2015. Some of these cyberattacks were described as 'espionage.'
Severely Obese People At Increased Risk For Post Heart Surgery Infections
Severely obese individuals who undergo coronary artery bypass are more at risk for post surgery infections. They also tend to stay longer in the hospital compared with patients who have normal weight.
Menstrual Headache And Estrogen: Female Hormone Drops More Rapidly In Migraine Sufferers
Analysis of first morning urine samples showed link between the female sex hormone and migraine. Levels of estrogen drop more rapidly in women with history of migraine headaches days before menstruation.
Woman With Zika Delivers Baby With Microcephaly In New Jersey Hospital
A woman from Honduras who is infected with Zika delivered a baby with birth defects linked to the virus. The premature baby was born with severe microcephaly as well as visual and intestinal problems.
Bees Get Highest Concentration Of Pesticides From Homes
Bees that live near crop plants such as corn and soybean still spend more time getting pollen from gardens and trees. This exposes the pollinators to chemicals often used by homeowners.
Changes To Lifestyle Habits Could Improve Symptoms In Kids With ADHD
Kids with ADHD were found to less likely follow healthy lifestyle recommendations. Experts said making changes to their lifestyle could benefit these kids.
Centuries-Old Water Explains Why Antarctic Ocean Unaffected By Human-Caused Climate Change
Temperatures of waters around Antarctica remained about the same despite climate change. Old seawater from great depths could explain why.
Mark Zuckerberg To Broadcast Call To International Space Station Astronauts Using Facebook Live
Mark Zuckerberg will broadcast an Earth-to-space call with ISS astronauts using Facebook Live. Space science enthusiasts are encouraged to watch and send their questions.
New Robotic Arm May Help Restore Sensation Of Touch To Amputees
Researchers in Australia are developing a robotic arm that can help amputees function more normally. The artificial limb may allow amputees or stroke sufferers to regain their sense of touch.
