Articles by Rhodi Lee
Adult Dose Of Hepatitis A Vaccine Given To Immigrant Children In Detention Center
About 250 children who were held with their mothers at the South Texas Family Residential Center were given adult dose of vaccine for hepatitis A. The children will be monitored for side effects.
Protesters Against California Vaccination Bill Gather At Golden Gate Bridge
In response to SB 277 being signed into law, protesters marched across the Golden gate bridge demanding the repeal of one of the country's strictest vaccination laws.
Biogen Makes Foray Into Opthalmology With AGTC Deal
Biogen has struck a deal with AGTC to develop gene therapies that target eye diseases such as X-linked Retinoschisis and X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa.
Wildlife Authorities Say Wild Horses Not Endangered: No Difference Between Wild And Domesticated Horses
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service rejected the proposal to include the North American wild horse in the list of endangered and threatened species saying it is not distinct from domesticated horses.
Injectable Diabetes Drug Effective At Promoting Weight Loss, Says Study
An injectable drug prescribed for individuals with type 2 diabetes can effectively help obese individuals lose weight, albeit the drug is costly and comes with unwanted effects.
Biologist Says Aliens Are Out There And They Look Like Us
A leading evolutionary biologist believes that intelligent life will likely emerge from habitable extraterrestrial worlds that do not freeze or boil. He said that should aliens exist, they likely look like humans.
NASA Concept Involves Landing On Phobos Before Proceeding To Mars
Scientists propose a strategy that could reduce the cost of sending astronauts to Mars. The move involves having crew land on Phobos, one of the Red Planet's moons.
Hospitals And Doctors Received $6.5 Billion From Drug And Medical Device Manufacturers In 2014
In 2014, drug and medical device companies spent about $6.5 billion for the services rendered by doctors and teaching hospitals in the U.S with 80 percent of the amount spent on physicians.
Experts Concerned That An Asteroid Tsunami Could 'Kill Hundreds Of Thousands' In British Coast
Tsunami is one of the most devastating effects of an asteroid impact. Now, experts said that such event could kills thousands of people who live in UK's coastal regions.
Green Climate Fund Stepping Up Efforts Prior To Paris Climate Conference
Following the signing of a contribution arrangement with Japan, the Green Climate Fund aims to finalize its first batch of projects before the Paris Climate Conference, which will be held in December this year.
Never Waste A Single Drop: LiquiGlide Nonstick Coating Could Soon Be Used On Mayonnaise Bottles
LiquiGlide is a slippery coating that allows condiments and other products to easily slide from the packaging. The coating can provide consumers convenience and help reduce food waste.
Authorities Warn Against Air Pollution Explosion From 4th Of July Fireworks
The 4th of July celebration is traditionally marked by displays of fireworks but a NOAA study found that this increases air pollution, which could have unwanted effects on human health.
Astrophysicist/Rockstar Brian May Chimes In On Threat Of Asteroids Hitting Earth
Queen founding member Brian May, an astrophysicist, joins a group of experts calling for increased efforts to find and track potentially dangerous asteroids that could hit Earth.
New Vaccine Bill Passed In California Could Prevent Outbreaks From Happening Says Experts
A California bill seeks to require students to be vaccinated before they can attend public schools. The legislation could help boost immunization and reduce odds for future outbreaks in the state.
Mysterious Fireball Seen Over Georgia: Meteor, UFO, Or Space Junk?
A bright light seen streaking over Georgia on Monday was speculated as a UFO, meteorite and space junk. NASA finally confirmed what this bright and colorful object is.
Access To Breakthrough Hepatitis C Drugs May Be Hampered By Restrictions: Study
Restrictions imposed by many state Medicaid programs are preventing patients with hepatitis C to have access to Sovaldi, an effective but costly treatment for the disease.
Engineering Students Create Miniature Prototype Of Elon Musk's Hyperloop [Video]
Engineering students from the University of Illinois have come up with a miniature model of Elon Musk's hyperloop concept proving that the high speed human transport system is feasible albeit on a scale of 1:24.
Space X Falcon 9 Explodes: What Went Wrong And What Are The Implications For Future Space Missions
SpaceX's Falcon 9 exploded over the Atlantic Ocean shortly after its lift-off on Sunday. The incident is the third accident involving an ISS-bound cargo in just eight months.
Novartis Shows Long-Term Benefits Of Psoriasis Drug Cosentyx In New Set Of Clinical Data
Novartis' new injectable psoriasis drug Cosentyx was shown to act rapidly on psoriatic arthritis. Its efficacy was also sustained over a period of one year.
Gigantic 10-Foot Corpse Flower Blooms After 12 Years
After 12 years of being carefully cultivated, an amorphophallus titanium plant has finally flowered in the the Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh. The full bloom of the corpse flower will only last within one to two days.
Recent Discovery Could Bring About 'Home-Brew' Heroin And Morphine
People could be possibly start producing morphine on their own now that researchers have identified the gene considered as the missing link in the production of morphine-producing yeast.
Unvaccinated 6-Year-Old Boy In Spain Dies From Diptheria
A 6 year-old boy from Olot, Spain died of Diphteria because he was not vaccinated. His parents refused to have the child immunized over fears of the shot's possible side effects.
Eating Proteins Before Carbs Is Good For Diabetics: Here Are Some Tips How To Lower Blood Sugar Naturally
Eating protein and vegetables before carbohydrates has been shown to lower post-meal glucose and insulin levels. Here are other natural ways to lower blood sugar.
CDC Warns Of Swimming Pool Parasite Cryptosporidium: Signs, Symptoms, And Prevention
Cryptosporidium can survive for 10 days or more in chlorine-treated water. Here's what you should know about this parasite.
Arthritis Drug Could Also Treat Vitiligo: What You Should Know About This Skin Condition
Tofacitinib, a drug approved for treating rheumatoid arthritis, has been shown to be effective in treating vitiligo, an autoimmune disease that struck the late singer Michael Jackson.
LGBTQ PRIDE Study To Use iPhone App To Collect Data About HIV/AIDS, Depression, Obesity And More
The PRIDE study seeks to gain more insight on the health experiences and needs of the LGBTQ community. Those interested to sign up can download an app to their iPhone.
Experts Surprised At Amount Of Biodiversity In Antarctica
Antarctica may appear to be a vast icy wasteland but it is actually teeming with life. Human activities, however, threaten the biodiversity of the continent.
Hairy Crab Endearingly Nicknamed 'The Hoff' Finally Gets A Formal Name
Scientists have described and named the only species of yeti crab known to live in the Southern Ocean off Antarctica. The hairy creature once nicknamed 'The Hoff' is now known as Kiwa tyleri.
$13.5 Billion Stimulus Package Planned To Help South Korean Economy Recovery From MERS Outbreak
The MERS outbreak is taking its toll on the South Korean economy prompting the government to pass a stimulus package of over 15 trillion won, or $13 billion.
Washington Governor Inslee Says Corps Should Give Kennewick Man To Northwest Tribes
Results of a DNA analysis that showed the genes of the Kennewick man and those of modern members of Native American tribes match prompted Governor Inslee to request Brigadier General John Kem that the remains be returned to the tribes.
