Articles by Rhodi Lee
There's A Big Chance You Are One Among Millions Of Americans Not Eating Enough Fruits And Vegetables
Most American adults do not consume enough fruits and vegetables, a CDC study has found. Researchers said better dietary practices during childhoold may improve odds of having good eating habits later in life.
Are Tasmanian Tigers Really Extinct? Some Hunters Believe They're Not
The Tasmanian tiger was declared extinct in 1986 but some individuals believe that the large carnivorous dog still exists with one hunter claiming he has a dash-cam footage of the animal.
Obama Wants Andy Slavitt To Head Medicare And Medicaid
Former UnitedHealth Group Inc.'s executive Andy Slavitt, who helped fix the healthcare.gov website, was nominated to run the CMS as the agency's administrator. His nomination is subject to the approval of the senate.
Panda Leasing Protocols To Tighten Following Panda Deaths Due To Neglect
China's State Forestry Administration said that panda-themed exhibits should not solely focus on seeking financial profits. It will tighten the leasing of the endangered animals to zoos by research centers.
Bone-Like Silicon Material May Pave The Way For Implantable Medical Devices
University of Chicago researchers have developed the first skeleton-like silicon spicules through chemical processes. The material shows promise in improving interaction between implantable devices and soft tissues.
Twitter Takes Down Vine Ad Following Complaints From Epilepsy Charity
Epilepsy Action raised concern over a flashing Vine ad on Twitter. The content could increase the risk of individuals, who are dealing with photosensitive epilepsy, to suffer seizures.
NASA Says Global Warming Hidden By Pacific And Indian Oceans
A new NASA study offers an explanation to the so-called pause in global warming observed over the past few years. The phenomenon may have to do with extra heat from greenhouse gases trapped by the Indian and Pacific Oceans.
Cervical Cancer Signs, Symptoms, Treatments: Everything You Should Know About This Highly Preventable Disease
Women should be aware of the signs and symptoms of cervix cancer particularly those with increased risks. The disease is preventable but thousands of women still get the disease per year.
Study Separates Pros And Cons Of Medical Marijuana Use
Scientists have come up with a method for separating the two properties of cannabis. It could reduce unwanted effects such as memory loss albeit it does not change some of the beneficial effects of the chemical.
UCL Sticks To Its Guns On Decision To Let Go Of Tim Hunt
Despite facing criticisms for reportedly forcing Nobel laureate Tim Hunt to resign over a sexist remark, University College London held on to its decision not to reinstate the scientist.
FDA Wants Stronger Warnings For Ibuprufen And Other Pain Killers
New data show that NSAIDs can increase risks for stroke and heart attack prompting the FDA to require makers of prescription versions of these drugs to include a statement that indicate the associated dangers of using these medications.
New Paper Rebuts Claim That Humans Can Distinguish Between 1 Trillion Scents
A new paper questions the findings of an earlier study that suggested the human nose is capable of discriminating at least 1 trillion odors.
Mistaken Identity: NJ Ebola Scare Confirmed To Be Malaria
A man from New Jersey who was initially suspected of having Ebola after showing symptoms of the deadly virus turned out to be infected by mosquito-borne malaria.
Extremely Endangered Snow Leopard Captured On Camera In The Himalayas
A camera trap image of the snow leopard, an endangered species of big cat, provides the first documented proof of the animal's presence in Himalayas' Kumaon region.
Readily Available Hormone Could Slow Half Of Breast Cancer Cases
Widely used female hormone progesterone shows potentials in improving the treatment of about half of women suffering from breast cancer. The hormone could change the behavior of cancer cells and slow down their growth.
Forget Indominus Rex: Wendiceratops pinhornensis Is Triceratops' Cool Cousin From 79 Million Years Ago
The Wendiceratops pinhornensis is one of the oldest horned dinosaurs. It was a close relative of the Triceratops albeit it lived 13 million years earlier.
Bat And Dolphin Brains Are Remarkably Similar Says Study
By using a technique known as diffusion tensor imaging, researchers found that the dolphin's brain is similar to that of the bat. Experts said the two animals' brains may have evolved so they can use sound for hearing and creating mental images.
Study Links Obesity To Acute Sense Of Smell
Individuals with higher body mass index have greater ability to imagine the smell of food compared with their slimmer counterparts.
Shrubs In Arctic Growing Taller: May Disrupt Reflection Of Sunlight Back Into Space
The amount of shrub in the Arctic increases with the rise in global temperatures, a phenomenon that causes the thawing of the permafrost and worsens global warming.
Cone Snail Venom May Be Next Big Source Of Drugs For Cancer And Addiction
Thousands of new peptide toxins were found in the venom of the Conus episcopatus, one of the species of cone snail. Researchers said that the newly discovered molecules could pave way for the development of new medicines that could treat cancer, addiction and pain.
Even US Smokers Think Cigarette Purchasing Age Should Be Raised To 21: Study
Most Americans including former and current smokers are amenable to the idea of raising the minimum age requirement for buying tobacco products to 21.
ASKAP Radio Telescope Picks Up Signal From Galaxy 5 Billion Light Years Away
The ASKAP radio telescope has discovered PKS B1740-517, a galaxy located nearly 5 billion light years away. The discovery shows that ASKAP can detect galaxies that other telescopes can't.
Migaloo The White Whale Spotted Off The Coast Of New Zealand
Migaloo, the famous white whale, which often cruises eastern Australia's coastline this time of the year, was spotted in the waters of Cook Strait in New Zealand.
Majority Of Doctors Work Even When Sick Says Study
Many healthcare workers, doctors in particular, still go to work even when they are sick regardless that their condition poses threat to their patients.
Polar Bears Will Be Extinct Sooner Than Thought: How Many Are Left?
The population of the polar bear is declining and the main culprit is global warming which causes the melting of the sea ice, the animals main hunting ground.
Here's How Seahorse Tails Can Help Improve Future Tale Of Robotics
Robotics experts are interested in the unusual skeletal structure of the tail of the seahorse as this could have applications in the field of medicine as well as in search and rescue missions.
Earth To See Galactic Fireworks Display In 2018 With Collision Of Pulsar With Its Companion Star
A high energy cosmic firework will happen in early 2018 when a pulsar known as J2032 collides with its companion star MT91 213.
Authorities Considering Blanding's Turtle For Endangered List
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will assess if the Blanding's turtle and a number of other reptiles and amphibians should be listed under the Endangered Species Act so they can be protected from threats of extinction.
MIT Researchers Develop Artificial Gravity Gym For Astronauts In Space
MIT engineers developed a machine that is able to simulate the effects of gravity on Earth. The machine could help address problems associated with long-term weightlessness in space.
Hormone Levels Have Effect On Trader Investments Says Study
Cortisol and testosterone appears to play a role in financial markets. The hormones can affect how traders take risks.
