Articles by Rhodi Lee
CDC Says Doctors Should Prescribe New Meningitis B Vaccines On Case To Case Basis
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices did not recommend wide use of Meningitis B vaccines. Doctors, however, will decide whether or not to give the vaccine to individuals between 16 and 23 years old.
Massachusetts Kicks War On Opioids Into High Gear
In 2014 alone, 1,000 people died of opioid overdose in Massachusetts. The state is adopting a $27 million plan to address problems on drug addiction.
ESA Sentinel Satellite To Help Scientists With Food Crop Data Gathering
ESA has launched the Sentinel-2A satellite, which will send back data that will help experts monitor food crops worldwide. The mission could help forecast bad harvest and lessen food market speculations.
Area 51? Yes. Aliens At Area 51? No, But Somewhere Else: NASA Administrator
NASA Administrator Major Charles Bolden said that alien life exists, but he said that these extraterrestrial beings are not in Area 51.
NASA's Robonaut 2 Becomes First Robot Inside ISS: What It Can Do
The award-winning Robonaut 2 was designed to help astronauts onboard the ISS. It can help during spacewalks and is being tested if it could do medical tasks.
Thailand And Malaysia Step Up Screening For MERS As South Korea Reports New Cases
Malaysia and Thailand are stepping up screening efforts to safeguard their populations against MERS. South Korea reported two additional deaths and three new infections.
Understanding Your Sunscreens Better: Everything To Know About SPF
The SPF number is commonly considered when buying sunscreen products, but products with very high SPF numbers do not always guarantee the best protection against UVB rays that damage the skin.
Deep Sea Sharks Are Buoyant And Don't Sink, New Study Reveals
While most sharks are not buoyant, two species of deep-sea sharks, the prickly and the bluntnose sixgill sharks, were found to be positively buoyant, which means they have more difficulty swimming downwards than up.
Iberian Lynx Survives Brush With Extinction: Now Threatened By Road Accidents
Efforts to save the endangered Iberian Lynx are costly but many of the spotted cats that were released into the wild are getting hit by cars. Last year alone, 22 of the endangered animals were hit by vehicles.
Plan To Improve Salmon Habitat In Columbia River Basin Facing Legal Setbacks
Federal officials said that habitat restoration in the Columbia River Basin has helped improve the population of salmon and steelhead but critics who challenge this in court say that it is not enough and called for the breaching of the dams and spilling more water over the dams.
China Rejects Patent Application Of Gilead For $1,000 A Day Hepatitis C Drug Sovaldi
China rejected a patent application of Gilead Sciences for its hepatitis C drug Sovaldi. Advocacy group I-MAK said that the decision could pave way for other countries to reject the company's application as well.
Philae Touches Base With Earth And Is 'Doing Very Well'
For the third time since June 13, the Philae lander, which went into hibernation mode when it landed on Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko, transmitted data to Earth. Contact lasted 19 minutes and hinted that the probe is in good condition.
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever: Cause, Symptoms, And Prevention
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever is a severe and potentially fatal disease, which killed 20 in an epidemic that struck American Indians in Arizona for a period of nine years. Experts, however, said that the illness can be prevented.
Ants In Sahara Survive Extreme Heat With Special Hair
Saharan silver ants are able to withstand the scorching heat in the desert because of their uniquely shaped silver hairs. The hair reflects light and helps shed heat.
Latest DNA Analysis Confirms Link Between Kennewick Man And Native Americans
The ancestry of the Kennewick has been stirring debate over who should be its caretakers. Now, DNA analysis suggests the ancient man is more closely related to Native Americans than any other population.
Study Shows Fitbit Works To Increase Activity Levels In Postmenopausal Women
Using Fitbit One appears to help overweight post-menopausal women engage in more physical activities. Those who used the device were able to increase the time they spend for physical activity by nearly an hour.
Teens With Weak Memory More Likely To Have Risky Sex, Says Study
Adolescents with weak working memory have more difficulty controlling their impulsive behavior. They are also likely to engage in risky sexual activities with less regard for longer consequences, such as contracting sexually transmitted infections and unplanned pregnancy.
USDA Kicking Pollinator Conservation Campaign Into High Gear
To celebrate National Pollinator Week, the USDA will host the 6th Annual Pollinator Festival, where the public can learn how they can help support pollinators such as birds, bees and other insects.
Simple Change In Training Counselors Seen As Method To Cut Unplanned Pregnancies In Half
Giving health workers training on hormonal implants and IUDs and how to discuss them with women promotes the use of effective contraceptive methods and reduces the rate of unwanted pregnancy.
38 percent Of New Fathers Concerned About Personal Mental Health, Says Survey
Postnatal depression is often associated with new mothers, but research from NCT reveals men can also experience mental health problems with the birth of their child.
Early Humans Have Been Polluting The Earth 400,000 Years Ago, Say Researchers
Dental plaque from the teeth of people from the Paleolithic era revealed that early humans inhaled smoke while roasting meat inside Qesem Cave. It also revealed that the cavemen's diet was not solely animal meat and fat.
How Astronomers Found Galaxy CR7 12 Billion Light Years Away: From Theoretical Stars To Reality
Astronomers found an ancient galaxy that harbors the earliest stars that were formed out of helium, hydrogen and lithium. CR7 is 13.7 billion year-old and the most luminous galaxy to be found to date.
Ebola Mutation Rate Slower Than Expected Says Study
The mutation rate of the Ebola virus in the current outbreak is only slightly higher compared with earlier outbreaks. Researchers also confirmed the theory that the virus was first transmitted from a bat to a young boy.
NASA Finishes 8-Month Long Mars 'Training Camp' In Hawaii
The six scientists who participated in the Mars analog experiment finally emerged from isolation in a dome located on Hawaii's Mauna Loa. The experiment simulated conditions during a mission to the Red Planet.
Doctors May Soon Prescribe Antibiotics Rather Than Surgery For Treating Appendicitis
Appendectomy may soon be an option for patients with uncomplicated appendicitis as researchers found that patients who received antibiotics no longer need surgical removal of their appendix.
Bioengineers Create Bacteria And Water Vapor Powered Engine
Bioengineers have developed an engine that uses bacterial spores and evaporating water to generate energy that could move a miniature car. The evaporation engine only costs $5 to build.
CVS Plans To Purchase 1600 Target Pharmacies For $1.9 Billion
CVS will buy the 1,660 pharmacies and 80 in-store clinics operated by Target. The $1.9 billion deal is expected to be beneficial for both companies.
A Show Of Faith: Ramadan Yearly Sacrifice For Devout Diabetic Muslims
Ramadan can be particularly challenging for Muslims with Type 1 diabetes and those with Type 2 diabetes accompanied by certain complications. Still, many devout Muslims with these conditions continue to fast.
Busy Bees Busier Than Previously Thought: 2 Percent Of Wild Bees Pollinate 80 Percent Of Crops
Some species of bees are busier than the others. Only 2 percent of wild bees are responsible for pollinating 80 percent of the crops.
London Mayor Sides With Tim Hunt On 'Sexism' Issue
London Mayor Boris Johnson defended Nobel laureate Sir Tim Hunt for his remark that many deemed as sexist. The Conservative MP said there's nothing wrong about the scientist pointing out a gender difference.
