Articles by Rhodi Lee
Millions Of Americans Do Not Take High Blood Pressure Drugs Properly
About 5 million Americans who have high blood pressure do not take their medicines properly. Improper use of these drugs may put older adults at risk for heart disease and other unwanted health outcomes.
Zika Virus Effects On Adults: Zika Virus Can Damage Brain And Memory, New Evidence Suggests
A nurse who was infected with Zika in the Dominican Republic suffered from neurological problems. Her case provides evidence the mosquito-borne virus can affect the brains of human adults.
Dolphins Talk: Just Like Humans, Dolphins Speak In Words And Complete Sentences
Dolphins are intelligent marine animals. New research, however, reveals that these creatures may be capable of using language comparable to those used by humans for communication.
63 New Quasars From Early Universe May Shed Light On First 1 Billion Years After Big Bang
Astronomers identified 63 new quasars, the biggest number to be reported in one study. These cosmic lighthouses from the early universe may shed light on what happened during the first one billion years after the Big Bang.
Saturated Fats May Not Be That Bad After All: Analysis Found Sugar Industry Manipulated Heart Studies
Documents from the 1960s revealed why cardiovascular diseases are primarily blamed on saturated fats. The Sugar Research Foundation paid researchers to conduct studies that would downplay the role of sugar on heart disease risk.
High Tide During Full Moon Can Trigger Big Earthquakes: Study
Nine of the 12 biggest earthquakes in recorded history occurred near or on days of full or new moon. How do lunar gravity and high tide trigger quakes?
Criminals Beware: Forensic Scientists Can Identify You Based On Proteins In Your Hair
Criminal investigators may soon use protein present in hair to capture perpetrators of crime. What makes hair protein analysis different from DNA profiling and how does it work?
Coast Guard Rescues Oiled Birds And Wildlife Impacted By Louisiana Oil Spill
Rescue workers are working to capture and rehabilitate oiled birds and wildlife that have been affected by the oil spill in Louisiana. How does the oil discharge affect the animals?
NASA's Mars Curiosity Rover Takes Photos Of Layered Rock Formations In Murray Buttes Region Of Red Planet
The Mars Curiosity Rover took photos of layered rock formation on the Red Planet as it explores the Murray Buttes region of Mount Sharp. Here are some of the images.
Giraffes Are 4 Different Species That Do Not Commonly Crossbreed: What This Means To Their Survival
The long-necked giraffe has four different species that do not normally crossbreed, scientists have found. The discovery can have important implications in conservation efforts to help the populations of the mammals.
Fourth Case Of Drug Resistant Superbug Identified In Connecticut Toddler
A 2-year-old girl who traveled to the Caribbean was found to have a drug-resistant strain of E.coli. The superbug was resistant to colistin, but the patient recovered after she was treated with the antibiotic paromomycin.
Bats Waggle Head Like Dogs: Flying Mammal Uses Adorable Behavior To Catch Their Prey
Like dogs, bats exhibit an adorable behavior of waggling their head. Research reveals the movement helps the flying mammals when hunting for prey.
Study To Help Doctors And Patients Make Informed Decision About Statin Therapy
The benefits of taking statin appear to outweigh the likelihood of side effects to occur. Researchers said the harm associated with use of the cholesterol-lowering drug is exaggerated.
Possible Cases Of Leprosy Detected In Kids In California: What You Should Know About This Flesh-Rotting Skin Disease
Two unconfirmed cases of leprosy were detected in a school in California. Here are some facts to know about this infectious but curable disease.
Marijuana Use During Pregnancy Not Linked To Birth Risks: Study
An analysis of 31 earlier studies did not find independent link between adverse birth events and smoking while pregnant. Findings suggest preterm birth and low birth weight could be due to tobacco smoking during pregnancy.
FDA Warns Women Against Results Of Ovarian Cancer Screening Tests
FDA issued a warning against the use of ovarian cancer screening tests such as the CA 125 test. The agency said that erroneous results may lead women to either forgo treatment or undergo unnecessary care.
Animal Study Reveals Alcohol Dependence Can Be Reversed
Turning off alcohol-linked neurons in the rats' brains was found to reverse alcohol dependence in the animals. The animals did not show unwanted symptoms of alcohol withdrawal.
Weather And Chronic Pain: Smartphone Study Reveals Rain Can Worsen Body Aches
The Cloudy with a Chance of Pain study has found a link between weather and body pain. People suffering from arthritis or chronic pain experienced more frequent severe symptoms during rainy days.
Elephant Tranquilizer Carfentanil Blamed For At Least 8 Overdose Deaths In Ohio
Carfentanil, a drug used to sedate big animals such as elephants, is being blamed for overdose deaths in Ohio. Users may not even be aware they are taking the powerful synthetic opioid.
Pediatricians Recommend Kids To Get Flu Vaccine In The Form Of Shot Not Nasal Spray
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommended that children get flu vaccine in the form of shot and not through nasal spray. Studies found that FluMist was only 3 percent effective during the past flu seasons.
Cesarean Birth Linked To Higher Obesity Risk In Childhood
Children born via cesarean delivery are at increased risk of becoming obese compared with their peers born vaginally. The difference in risk is more pronounced among siblings.
Whole Brain Radiotherapy Not Beneficial To Patients Whose Lung Cancer Has Spread To Brain
For patients with non-small cell lung cancer with brain metastases, treatment with whole brain radiotherapy may not offer much benefit. WBRT was not associated with significant improvements in the survival times and quality of life in patients.
Philae Found: Images From ESA's Rosetta Space Probe Reveal Graveyard Of Lost Comet Lander
Images from the ESA's Rosetta space probe revealed the location of the long-lost Philae lander. The photos also revealed why Rosetta had difficulty communicating with the comet lander.
Mouse Study Finds Brain Circuit That Plays Key Role In Sleep-Wake Cycle And Reward System
A mice study identified a brain circuit involved in the sleep-wake cycle and reward system. The findings could lead to new treatments for sleep problems such as insomnia and those associated with neurological disorders.
NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory Captures Rare Double Eclipse Of Sun By Moon And Earth
NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory witnessed the Earth completely eclipse the sun just as the moon started to cross the face of the star. The observatory was able to capture the event known as ring of fire eclipse.
Juno Spacecraft's Close-Up Images Of Jupiter Reveal Unexpected Weather And Storm Systems
NASA's Juno spacecraft has captured images of Jupiter's north pole. The photographs showed storm systems and weather activities that scientists have not seen in other gas giants in the Solar System.
California Park Bee Attack Sends Three People To Hospital
Thousands of bees stung people at a suburban park in California. It is not known what triggered the attack but the insects stung 20 people, three of whom were sent to the hospital.
Triclosan, Similar Chemicals Used In Antibacterial Soaps May Cause More Harm Than Good
FDA issues new rule banning sale of antibacterial soaps that contain triclosan and similar ingredients. These chemicals may worsen antibiotic resistance and are associated with hormonal disruption and cancer.
Clinical Tool May Reduce Unnecessary Antibiotic Use In Kids With Respiratory Tract Infection And Cough
The clinical tool STARWAVe considers seven factors that can help doctors determine if a patient suffering from respiratory tract infections and cough need to be prescribed with antibiotics. The new tool may help curb the problem with antibiotic resistance.
NASA's Chandra X-Ray Observatory Discovers Most Distant Galaxy Cluster
Astronomers discovered the most distant galaxy ever found using NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory and other telescopes. What does CL J1001+0220 tell about star formation?
