Articles by Rhodi Lee
Studies Reveal Effective Ways To Keep Up With New Year's Resolutions
Sticking to New Year's resolutions can be challenging but studies have revealed secrets on how to keep up with goals. Here's what experts say about successfully achieving resolutions for the coming year.
Why Wait For DNA Diet? Here Are The Most Effective Weight Loss Diets To Try In 2016
The DNA diet, which is based on a person's genetics, can effectively help people lose weight but it won't be available until 2020. In the meantime, researchers have identified other weight loss diets that you can try come 2016.
Chinese TV Channel Hires Robot As Weather Reporter: Other Jobs Humans May Lose To AI
A Chinese news channel employed Microsoft's robot Xiaoice as a weather reporter. The move raised concern among journalists over the possibility of AI machines taking over their job.
These Are The World's Most Dangerous Diseases According To WHO
Scientists and public health experts convened in Geneva to identify diseases that pose threats to humanity. Research on these dangerous pathogens is crucial before another outbreak occurs.
Is It Dementia Or Just Absent-Mindedness? How To Spot Early Alzheimer's Symptoms
Forgetfulness could either be a symptom of dementia or just being absent-minded. Experts unveiled signs that could indicate symptoms of Alzheimer's.
Most Heart Attack Deaths Occur On Christmas Day: Here Are Five Ways To Reduce Risks
The holidays often see a spike in heart attack deaths. Experts enumerated ways to reduce the likelihood of suffering from heart-related conditions during the Christmas season.
San Francisco Hospital Suspends Kidney Donor Transplant Program After Death
The UCSF Medical Center halted its living donor program for kidney transplant following the death of a donor. Investigations to determine the cause of death are ongoing.
Hubble Captures Images Of First Predicted Supernova Explosion
For the first time, astronomers were able to see the explosion of a supernova when and where they have predicted this to occur. The prediction was based on different models of the galaxy cluster MACS J1149.5+2223.
Martin Shkreli Plans To Raise Price Of Drug For Chagas Disease
Martin Shkreli is again causing a stir when he announced plans to increase the price of the Chagas disease drug benznidazole. The price of the drug could be similar to those of hepatitis C drugs.
Hundreds Of Mothers, Babies Potentially Exposed To Tuberculosis At California Hospital
Patients and employees at a hospital in Northern California may have been exposed to tuberculosis. A nurse, who showed no symptom of the disease, was diagnosed of active TB and is now on leave.
Suicide Gene Therapy And Chemotherapy Combo Kills Prostate Tumor Cells
Survival rates of prostate cancer patients treated with suicide gene therapy were found to be five to 20 percent better. The therapy involves modifying the prostate cancer cells to trigger the body's immune system to attack them.
New Technique Purifies Contaminated Water By Shaking Out Nanomaterials
A simple new technique can purify contaminated water by shaking out nanomaterials. This purification method is as simple as shaking a vial of oil and water.
Experts Reveal Why 3D Video Games Are Better For The Brain
Playing certain 3D video games appear to help boost memory formation. Researchers explained why 'Super Mario 3-D World' helps improve players' memory recall.
NASA's Dawn Spacecraft Hints Bright Spots On Dwarf Planet Ceres Likely Made Of Salt
Observations made by Dawn's Framing Camera suggest that the mysterious Ceres bright spots are primarily composed of hydrated magnesium sulfates. Also known as Epsom salt, this substance is used on Earth for treating a range of ailments.
Triceratops Cousin Hualianceratops Is A Hornless 'Horned Dinosaur'
Hualianceratops wucaiwanensis is a cousin of the three-horned triceratops but it did not have a horn. The discovery of the specimen provides proof that the ceratopsian dinosaurs were much more diverse during the Late Jurassic period.
Evolution Of Dinosaurs Much Faster Than Previously Believed
Radioactive isotope measurements revealed that the dinosauromorphs lived between five to 10 million years earlier than previously thought. The findings shortened the timeline when these reptile predecessors evolved into dinosaurs.
Zafgen Halts Clinical Trial Of Obesity Drug Following Death Of Second Patient
The death of another patient participating in the late-stage trial of Zafgen's obesity drug has prompted the FDA to order for the complete hold of the study. The drug beloranib is being tested in patients with the genetic disorder Prader-Willi syndrome.
Mosquito-Borne Chikungunya Virus Can Cause Fatal Brain Infection
The chikungunya virus can cause potentially deadly encephalitis, particularly in infants and older adults. To date there is still no vaccine or cure available to treat the mosquito-borne infection.
Progesterone Supplement May Not Help Prevent Repeated Miscarriage In Women
Low levels of progesterone may cause spontaneous abortion in some women. Progesterone supplementation, however, did not appear significantly effective in preventing repeated miscarriages and in increasing odds for successful pregnancy.
Biologists Coax Flatworms To Grow Heads, Brains Of Other Species
Decapitated small freshwater flatworms were induced to regenerate heads with shape of those of closely-related species. The research has potential implications in the field of regenerative medicine and treatment of birth defects.
Blame Gut Bacteria If You Can't Stop Eating: New Study Suggests Microbes Influence Your Hunger Center
Microbes found in the stomach appear to control appetite and send signal to the brain when they have had enough nutrients. Gut bacteria were shown to a role in the physiology of appetite and may help people with eating disorder.
Deforestation Poses Extinction Threats To More Than Half Of Amazon Tree Species: Study
More than half of the 15,000 Amazonian tree species are threatened by deforestation. The loss of trees could likely affect the biodiversity of the Amazon and put other species at risk.
Red Dwarf Star TVLM 513-46546 Generates Extremely Powerful Magnetic Field
The red dwarf star TVLM 513-46546 is small but it has powerful magnetic field that can rival the most intense magnetic regions of the sun. The star's magnetic punch could render planets orbiting around it uninhabitable.
Two University Groups To Prepare Valkyrie Robot For NASA Space Missions
NASA has teamed up with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Northeastern University to develop the Valkyrie humanoid robot for space missions. The machine could work with astronauts or perform chores for them.
Brain Study Reveals Why Humans Are More Intelligent Than Chimps
The chimpanzee brain is strongly controlled by genes but the human brain is largely influenced by external factors such as environment and experience. This increased neural plasticity could partly explain the superiority of human intelligence.
Drinking Coffee Everyday Linked To Reduced Death Risk From Heart Disease, Diabetes And Suicide
Drinking three to five cups of coffee per day has been linked to reduced odds for early death due to a range of diseases. Decaf coffee also showed to have beneficial effects.
Don’t Blame The Beach For Skin Cancer: Activities Done At Home Pose More Melanoma Risks
Sunburn is tied to increased risks for skin cancer but only 29 percent of adults in Australia got sunburned while they were at the beach. Fifty percent had sunburn while doing chores and recreational activities at home.
China Develops Stealth Material That Can Hide Jets, Ships From Radar
Chinese researchers developed an ultra-thin material that can make it harder to detect jets and ships using anti-stealth radar. The AFSS is the radio wave counterpart of chameleon skin.
One in 45 US Kids Has Autism: Survey
Autism rate among American children jumped from 1.47 percent to 2.2 percent. Researchers said the dramatic increase may have something to do with changes on how the new survey was conducted and the way parents describe their children.
Ancient Mass Extinction Paved Way To Dominance Of Tiny Fish
Fossil records showed that smaller fish dominated the ocean after the Hangenberg event. Abrupt mass extinction events could set off a lasting Lilliput Effect that favor smaller organisms.
