Articles by Rhodi Lee
Want To Improve Your Writing Skills? Typing Slowly Encourages Better Writing, Study Finds
Typing slowly may help improve one's writing skills. Researchers found that students who wrote essays using only one hand wrote better than those who wrote with two hands.
Aliens In Extraterrestrial Worlds May Have Gone Extinct: Astrobiologists
The universe is teeming with habitable planets but scientists have not yet confirmed finding alien life. The Gaian Bottleneck Hypothesis may have the answer.
20-Foot Tapeworm Found Inside Intestine Of Chinese Man Suffering From Stomach Pains
A man from China who was suffering from stomach pains and drastic weight loss excreted a 20-foot long tapeworm. Doctors said he likely ingested the parasite from eating raw beef.
Want To Live Longer? Eat Healthy Fats To Cut Risk Of Early Death from Heart Disease
Cardiovascular disease is responsible for three out of 10 deaths worldwide. Encouraging the consumption of healthy fats can reduce this rate and promote longevity.
Stone Age Massacre In Kenya Earliest Evidence Of Warfare: Prehistoric Mass Murder Shows Attack Common Among Hunter Gatherers
Raiders attacked and killed a group of Stone Age hunter gatherers 10,000 years ago. The remains of the victims provided hint of the brutality of the massacre.
Mankind Is Dooming Itself But Humans Have Chance To Survive: Stephen Hawking
Stephen Hawking said that a man-made planetary disaster due to global warming, genetically engineered viruses and nuclear war is likely to happen in the next millenia. The astrophysicist, however, is optimistic that mankind can survive.
US Adolescents, Young Adults Not Getting Tested For HIV Infection
Most sexually active high school students and young adults do not get tested for HIV infection. Experts said creative strategies are needed to boost HIV testing in this age group.
Offering Water In School Cafeterias May Help Students Lose Weight
Providing cool fresh water to schoolchildren may help fight childhood obesity. Students in schools with water jets were found to be slimmer than their counterparts in schools without these water dispensers.
Nutrition Crucial To Survival: Nutritional Supplement Linked To Lower Death Rate In Malnourished Adults
Rates of death and hospital readmission were 50 percent lower in malnourished patients who received a specialized oral nutrition supplement. The findings highlight the importance of nutrition in caring for adults with chronic illnesses or suffer from malnutrition.
Brazil Government To Fund Development Of Zika Virus Vaccine
Brazil is funding a biomedical research center to develop a vaccine that can protect against Zika virus. The mosquito-borne infection that causes microcephaly in newborns currently has no available vaccine and treatment.
This New App Can Help Predict Risk Of Premature Birth In Pregnant Women
King's College London researchers developed QUiPP to help doctors identify women at risk of giving birth prematurely. The free app can reduce the number of complications and deaths linked to premature birth.
Color Changing Warning System May Prevent Costly Material Damage And Repair
The new polymer damage indication system changes color once there are cracks, scratches or fractures. The warning system can warn of small-scale damages before these can cause problematic and costly damages.
Speed Reading Too Good To Be True, Say Scientists:Learn How To Read Faster
Researchers cast doubt on claims made by many speed reading programs. Reading fast and having full comprehension of the text do not always go hand in hand.
Medical Marijuana For Migraine: Pot Shown To Reduce Frequency Of Migraines
Medical marijuana showed promise in reducing the frequency of migraine headaches. Researchers believe that cannabis offers a natural solution to the condition.
Eating Leafy Green Vegetables, Carrots And Beets Cuts Glaucoma Risk By 30 Percent
Diets rich in leafy green vegetables are good for the eyes. Researchers have found a link between increased nitrate intake and reduced risk for primary open-angle glaucoma, a leading cause of irreversible blindness.
Flexible Film May Pave Way For Portable Cancer Detector
A thin, flexible film developed by researchers from the University of Michigan can detect biomarkers of cancer in the blood. It may eventually lead to the development of phone-sized cancer detection devices.
Olympus To Recall, Redesign Hard-To-Clean Medical Scope Tied To Superbug Outbreaks
Olympus will recall all of its TJF-Q180V model duodenoscopes starting next month. The company will redesign the medical device to make it less vulnerable to infections.
Obesity Study Reveals FDA-Approved Drug That Can Prevent Colorectal Cancer
Hormone replacement therapy can help prevent colorectal cancer in obese individuals. This can be done through the use of a drug already approved by the FDA.
Kidney Stone On The Rise Among US Teens: Poor Water Intake To Blame, Says Urologist
Kidney stones used to affect only children with metabolic conditions. Poor water intake and dietary habits, however, have increased the incidence of nephrolithiasis in relatively healthy kids.
Sierra Leone Investigates Suspected Ebola Death Hours After WHO Declared Epidemic In West Africa Is Over
Sierra Leone reported a possible case of Ebola death a few hours after WHO announced the transmission of virus in West Africa has ended. Some experts warned it is still too early to declare the epidemic to be over.
Climate Change May Not Be That Bad At All: Carbon Emissions May Have Delayed The Next Ice Age
Climate change is often associated with unwanted events such as rising sea levels and drought. A new study, however, revealed that atmospheric carbon dioxide, which drives global warming, has helped postpone the next ice age.
Hookah vs. Cigarettes: Water Pipe Smoking Not As Harmless As Many Think
Some believe that hookah smoking is a less harmful alternative to cigarette smoking. Here's what a comparison of the amount of toxicants inhaled by hookah smokers and cigarette smokers reveals.
Implant Offers New And Safer Way To Treat Opioid Addiction
An FDA panel recommended the approval of a new way to treat prescription drug and opioid addiction. It involves using an implant that delivers daily doses of buprenorphine for six months.
Tiny Glasses, Insect Cinema Prove Praying Mantis Uses 3D Vision
By fitting praying mantises with tiny 3D glasses, researchers confirmed the insects use 3D vision. Stereopsis had only been confirmed in vertebrates prior to this study.
New Lithium-Ion Battery Won't Overheat And Catch Fire
A new lithium-ion battery automatically shuts down when its temperature gets too high and then powers back on when it has cooled down. The technology can help prevent explosions and other accidents linked to overheating batteries.
Changing-Look Quasar SDSS J1011+5442 Dims After Galactic Feast Of Glowing Hot Gas
The bright light of quasar SDSS J1011+5442 has significantly dimmed in a period of just two years. Astronomers attribute this sudden change to the quasar running out of fuel.
Global Supply Of Oral Cholera Vaccine To Double After WHO Approves New Supplier
Supply for oral cholera vaccine is expected to double this year as WHO approves a third supplier, South Korean company EuBiologics. The additional capacity could help nations fight outbreaks of the killer disease.
Over-The-Counter Teeth Whitening Products May Cause Permanent Damage: How To Whiten Teeth Naturally
Teeth whitening products used by dentists have higher concentrations of hydrogen peroxide. Over-the-counter bleaches, however, are often linked to permanent teeth damage because those who use them do so unassisted.
Britons Warned To Cut Alcohol Consumption To Less Than One Drink A Day
The new UK guidelines move away from the long-held belief that drinking small amounts of alcohol is good. The guidance aims to reduce incidence of alcohol-related illnesses and deaths
NASA's Chandra X-Ray Telescope Catches Supermassive Black Hole Burping Galactic Gas
NASA’s Chandra X-ray observatory captured a black hole at the center of dwarf galaxy NGC 5195 belching out galactic gas. The phenomenon sheds light on why stars rarely form at the center of the galaxy.
