Articles by Rhodi Lee
Heartburn Drugs Linked To Increased Risk For Dementia
Popular heartburn pills known as PPIs may increase risks for dementia. The drugs, which include include Prilosec, Nexium and Prevacid have already been linked to lower magnesium levels and increased risk for infections.
HPV Infection From Oral Sex Poses Greater Cancer Risk To Men Than Women
Men are twice as likely to develop mouth and throat cancer linked to HPV infection. The risk for HPV infection goes up with the number of oral sex partners men have.
Air Pollution Is Fourth Leading Cause Of Death Worldwide: Polluted Air Claims 5.5 Million Lives Per Year
Air pollution kills more people than alcohol, drug abuse and unsafe sex. In India and China alone, household and outdoor pollution caused 3 million deaths.
Use Of Paracetamol During Pregnancy Ups Asthma Risk Of Unborn Baby
Young children whose mothers used paracetamol during pregnancy were found to have increased risk for asthma. Experts however said acetaminophen is still the safest treatment option for fever, flu or pain among pregnant women
Eating Egg Everyday Not Bad For Heart: Study Finds No Link Between High-Cholesterol Diet And Cardiovascular Disease
Eating an egg a day and high intake of dietary cholesterol do not raise cardiovascular disease risk. This goes true even in individuals who are genetically predisposed to experience more impact of dietary cholesterol.
Pre-Dawn Launch Kicks Off Secret Mission Of New US Military Spy Satellite
The NRO's new spy satellite blasted off to space aboard ULA's Delta IV rocket on Wednesday for a secret mission. The rocket's trajectory suggests the satellite is headed to an orbit around Earth's poles.
Can Education Reduce Alzheimer's Risk? Study Finds Link Between Dementia And High School Diploma
Researchers found a significant drop in dementia cases among people with at least a high school diploma. An Alzheimer's expert said this supports the cognitive reserve concept.
CERN's Large Hadron Collider Recreates Big Bang Primordial Soup
A miniature format of quark-gluon plasma which made up the universe shortly after the Big Bang was reproduced at CERN's Large Hadron Collider. The primordial soup behaves like fluid albeit it does not have molecules of water but fundamental particles.
Guns, Cars And Drugs Explain Why Americans Die Younger Than Europeans
The life expectancy in the U.S. is lower than that of other developed countries. New study reveals this could largely be attributed to three things: guns, cars and drugs.
Genetic Secrets Of Bloodsucking Ticks May Lead To New Ways To Prevent Spread Of Lyme Disease
Scientists have unveiled the genetic secrets of tick species that spread Lyme disease. The research could pave way for methods that can help control these bloodsucking creatures.
Flashing Light During Sleep Changes Timing Of Body's Biological Clock And Helps Prevent Jet Lag
Flashing-light therapy makes it easier for the body's biological clock to transition to new time zone helping prevent jet lag. The method can help travelers and night-shift workers who need to adjust their circadian clock.
Alcohol Drinking Problem, Depression Prevalent Among American Lawyers
One in three American lawyers have alcohol drinking problems and many suffer from depression and anxiety. Problem drinking in this profession could be a reflection of stress and cultural norms in the highly competitive field.
New Material Lights Up When It Detects Explosives
A material developed by researchers turns fluorescent when it detects and reacts to explosive molecules. The breakthrough may help improve security particularly when there are bomb threats in the vicinity.
Whooping Cough Booster Vaccine Effectiveness May Wane In Teens: Reduced Immunity May Drive Outbreaks
The booster Tdap vaccine provided moderate protection against pertussis for about a year. Its effectiveness, however, wanes quickly providing little protection four years after vaccination.
Magnitude 6.4 Taiwan Earthquake Leaves At Least Seven Dead, Injures Hundreds Of Others
At least seven were dead after a 6.4 earthquake hit 30 miles east of Tainan in Taiwan. The tremor toppled nine buildings and left five others tilted at dangerous angles.
Pluto Has Icebergs That Float In Frozen Nitrogen
Images captured by NASA's New Horizons reveal that Pluto has water ice glaciers that float on top of frozen nitrogen. Ice-on-ice movement is possible on the dwarf planet because of differences in ice density.
People Considered Overweight Or Obese Based On BMI Not Necessarily Unhealthy
Individuals with high body mass index are often considered as unhealthy. By looking at the link between BMI and health markers, however, researchers find that many obese and overweight individuals are metabolically healthy.
Traditional Chinese Medicines Contain DNA Of Snow Leopard And Other Endangered Animals
An herbal medicine for arthritis was found to contain DNA of snow leopard. The animal is so rare traces of it in traditional Chinese medicines had to be deliberately added.
Depressed Parents May Negatively Affect Child's Performance In School
Kids are likely to perform poorly in school and get lower grades if at least one parent suffers from depression. Experts said depressed parents should seek help if they want to protect their kids.
Clearing Out Body's Zombie Cells Can Help Extend Life By Up to 35 Percent Without Adverse Effects
Clearing out senescent cells that accumulate in the body with aging has extended lifespan, as shown in an animal study. The findings could lead to new anti-aging treatments and ways to reduce risks for age-related diseases.
Deodorants And Antiperspirant May Mess With Your Body's Bacteria
A new study found that using deodorants and antiperspirants may affect the amount and diversity of bacteria in the armpit. Researchers said further study is needed to determine if this disruption has dire or beneficial effects.
Eating Fish Beneficial For People With Genetic Risk For Alzheimer's
About 30 percent of the general population have genetic risk for Alzheimer's. Researchers, however, found evidence that eating fish, regardless of mercury content, once a week can stave off the onset of dementia.
Antidepressants During Pregnancy Do Not Raise Risks For Congenital Heart Defects In Babies
Taking antidepressants during pregnancy has long been feared to cause side effects. A University College London study, however, found that the medication does not significantly raise risks of pregnant women having babies born with heart defects.
Earthworms May Threaten Plant Diversity In Natural Ecosystems
Contrary to popular belief, earthworms are not always harmless and beneficial. The abundance of these annelids could threaten certain species of plants and may cause unwanted effects on the ecosystem.
High Lead Levels Found In Five Children From Ohio Village With Lead-Tainted Drinking Water
Five children in Sebring were found to have levels of lead above the CDC threshold. Officials, however, are still conducting investigations to find out if tap water caused the children's lead exposure.
Melanoma And Indoor Tanning: Teens Who Use Tanning Beds More Likely To Develop Skin Cancer Before Age 40
Women who used tanning beds when they were teenagers are at risk for early onset of melanoma. Experts said that restricting indoor tanning can help combat the rising incidence of skin cancer.
Children Prescribed With Antidepressants Likely To Become Suicidal: Study
Increased likelihood for aggression and suicidal tendencies was observed in young people prescribed with SNRIs and SSRIs to treat depression. Study results prompted experts to call for minimal use of antidepressants in children and teenagers.
Health Insurer Centene Searching For Missing Hard Drives Containing 950,000 Medical Records
Centene said on Monday that it is searching for six missing hard drives that contain the information of nearly one million individuals. The data include names, addresses, birthdays, social security numbers and ID numbers.
This Is What Could Happen If Zika Virus Spreads In The US
Experts said that it is just a matter of time before the mosquito-borne Zika virus arrives in the U.S. Here's what could happen once an outbreak occurs.
China Wants To Build An Exascale Supercomputer 1,000 Times More Powerful Than Tianhe-1A
China revealed its plans to build a supercomputer 1,000 times more powerful than the Tianhe-1A, which was once hailed as the fastest computing machine in the world. China aims to release a prototype of the exascale computer as early as 2017.
