Articles by Rhodi Lee
New Drugs Can Lower Cholesterol But Price Might Give You A Big Headache - $10,000 A Year
PCSK9 inhibitors can lower bad cholesterol level to extremely low levels and do not come with side effects associated with statins. The new drugs, however, can cost $10,000 per year which can have significant effect on healthcare.
Major Asteroid Impact To Spell End Of The World In September? Not So Fast, Says NASA
Conspiracy theorists claim that a giant asteroid will hit Earth in September. NASA, however, counters the claims, saying no large object is currently on track to hit the Earth.
You Might Be Using Toothbrush With Poop If You Leave It In Bathroom: What Germs Are You Exposed To?
People who share communal bathrooms may cross-contaminate their toothbrushes with fecal matter, which poses risks of infection by bacteria known to cause illnesses.
Supreme Court In Hawaii Grants Application To Hear Telescope Case
Permit for building the Thirty Meter Telescope on top of Hawaii's Mauna Kea is met by opposition as people want to protect what they consider sacred land. The battle over the permit will now go directly to the Hawaii Supreme Court.
Researchers Uncover Missing Link Between Brain And Immune System
Contrary to previous knowledge, the brain has direct connection to the lymphatic system by vessels that scientists did not know exist. The findings could have implications in the understanding and treatment of neurological diseases.
Dyslexia Font Simulates How It's Like To Read If You're Dyslexic
A graphic designer has come up with the Dyslexia font to help people better understand what dyslexic people experience when they read normal text. People with dyslexia typically have difficulty with reading and spelling.
SpaceX Straps GoPro Camera To Falcon 9 Rocket And Captures Its Journey Back To Earth [Video]
SpaceX attached a GoPro camera to its Falcon 9 rocket to take footage of the rocket as it re-entered Earth. Watch the video that offers glimpse of what space tourists could see in the future as they return from space travel.
Fake Orca Mission Goes Belly Up: Capsizes And Fails To Scare Away Sea Lions
An Oregon community used a fake orca to try to ward off large numbers of sea lions that threaten Astoria's fishing industry. Unfortunately, the motorized boat capsized on the day of its launch.
You're OK With Type O Blood, It Might Protect You From Alzheimer's
People with Type O Blood have more grey matter, which is known to reduce a person's risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, the most common form of dementia.
0.4-Inch Brachycephalus Are Tiniest Frogs In The World: Here Are 7 Of The Tiniest Animals In The World
The tiny size of the newly discovered species of Brachycephalus may be remarkable but there are other miniature animals that can be found in the world.
Trio Of 'Exiled' Stars Explode Into Colorful Supernovae In Deep Space: What Are Different Types Of Supernovae?
The three solitary stars that turned supernovae in the void between galaxies are believed have exploded as Type Ia supernova. This means that the stars may have companion stars.
Plasma Tubes In Earth's Magnetosphere Confirmed: Why This Discovery Is Significant
Using a low frequency radio telescope, a 23-year-old astrophysics student and colleagues detected the presence of plasma tubes in the Earth's atmosphere verifying decades-old theory on their existence.
Texan Doctors Pull Off Landmark Skull And Scalp Transplant
A software developer from Texas received the first skull and scalp transplant before receiving life-saving pancreas and kidney transplants. The patient has a rare form of cancer that affected the muscles under his scalp.
Jellyfish In The Sky Or UFO? 'Jellyfish' UFO Spotted In Netherlands
Harry Perton captured a bizarre object that appeared like a jellyfish-shaped UFO with his camera. The image has prompted speculations on what the object really was.
700 Schools In South Korea Closed Down Due To MERS Virus Scare
In an effort to prevent the further spread of the MERS virus, hundreds of schools from kindergarten to college are now closed in South Korea. The virus has already infected 35 people and killed two in the country.
NASA 2016 $18.5 Billion Budget Approved By House
The House approved the $18.5-billion budget that NASA wanted for the next fiscal year that will start on Oct. 1 raising the U.S. space agency's current budget by $500 million.
Man Making Margaritas Suffers From Second-Degree Burns From Lime Juice
Aaron Peers suffered from second degree burns a week before his wedding day and lime juice is to blame for the painful reaction.
Former Employees Claim CVS Conducts Racial Profiling On Customers
Former CVS Pharmacy store detectives claimed that their bosses instructed them to racially profile customers. The former employees also alleged that they were similarly subjected to racial discrimination.
Invasive Microbe Protects Coral In The Caribbean At A Price
Symbiodinium trenchii, an invasive species of algae from the Indo-Pacific, helps coral withstand heat but it also reduces the rate of calcification through which coral reefs are built.
CDC Report Indicates Melanoma Rates Have Doubled In 30 Years
The incidence of melanoma, the most fatal form of skin cancer in the U.S. has doubled from 1982 to 2011 but experts said that thousands of new cases could be prevented if a comprehensive skin cancer prevention program is implemented.
Chlorine Poisoned Sea Lions Released Into The Wild After Rehab
Fourteen of the 17 sea lions that were injured after somebody poured hamrful amounts of chlorine in the water system at the Pacific Marine Mammal Center were released back into Laguna beach. The remaining three are still recuperating.
Large Hadron Collider All Set To Go Full Blast And Search For Answers About Dark Matter And Other Particles
After undergoing repair and maintenance, the Large Hadron Collider will resume smashing particles now at an unprecedented speed. Scientists hope the particle accelerator's second run would shed light on the mystery of dark matter and lead to discovery of other particles.
Authorities Say MERS Virus Outbreak Will Continue To Spread
WHO said that there is possibility that the MERS outbreak in South Korea could get worse. The outbreak has already infected 25 and killed two people.
Whitby Fossil Find Is UK's Oldest Sauropod Dinosaur
Researchers have discovered the oldest sauropod dinosaur in the UK. It was nicknamed 'Alan' pending the discovery of more bones.
Circular Orbits Of Exoplanets Ups Chances Of Adding Aliens To Circle Of Life
Planets with a similar size to Earth have been found to follow a similar circular orbit, which could have implications in the search for life. Circular orbits can support a relatively stable climate.
Medicare Data Shows Significant Increase In Hospital Prices
The cost of common procedures in hospitals has increased by more than 10 percent. This could have unwanted impact on the uninsured and those who receive care in hospitals outside of their insurance network.
5,245: Number Of Distinct Bacterial Strains On Eyes Of Contact Lens Users
Daily contact lens wearers were found to have 5,245 distinct bacterial strains and sub-types in the eyes. They also have three times the normal ratio of certain bacteria increasing their risks for eye infection.
Biggest Earthquakes To Hit California: What Hit Us Before And What To Expect
California has had a number of big earhquakes that claimed lives and destroyed properties in the past. Researchers now warn of the possibility of an undersea tremor that could spell tsunami disasters for the state.
North Dakota Authorities On The Lookout For West Nile Virus
Authorities in North Dakota already have made the necessary precautions to curb incidence of West Nile virus. The riskiest months for contracting the mosquito-borne disease are July and August.
Don't Skip Your Statins, It Lowers Your Risk Of Dying During Heart Bypass Surgery
Individuals who take statins prior to undergoing heart bypass surgery have reduced risks of dying from the operation. Simvastatin was shown to reduce risks of death by 77 percent.
