Articles by Rhodi Lee
Iron deficiency in pregnant women increases autism risk in children
Mothers whose children developed autism, had lower iron intake compared with women whose children had typical development, study finds, highlighting the importance of taking the right dosage of iron supplement and eating iron-rich food during pregnancy and while breastfeeding.
Healthy lifestyle may dramatically reduce heart attack risk: Here's how
Study finds men who adopt all five of the recommended healthy behaviors which include adopting a healthy diet, engaging in physical exercise, not smoking, drinking in moderation and maintaining an ideal waistline have 79 percent reduced risks for heart attack.
Sexual assault? No, it's sexomnia: Court overturns rape charges against Swedish man
An appeals court in Sweden overturned a man's rape conviction because he suffers from sexomnia and the assault apparently happened while he was asleep.
Graphene biosensor more sensitive than bioassay tests in detecting cancer
A biosensor made of specially patterned graphene was found to be five times more sensitive in detecting molecules that indicate risks for cancer compared with the conventional bioassay test ELISA.
Winds of change: No breeze may play havoc on insect food chain
Research finds that diminishing wind speeds, which are caused by the warming of the Earth's poles, could have significant impact on the ability of predators to catch their prey.
World's largest climate change march in history: Over 300000 people converge in NY ahead of UN Climate Summit
Over 300,000 people including politicians and celebrities participated in the People's Climate March in New York to urge global leaders to adopt measures that will avert the threats of climate change.
Military veterans and public in Denver receive marijuana free of charge: A safe alternative to prescription drugs?
The Operation Grow4Vets gave away hundreds of bags of marijuana-infused products during the Denver Cannabis Giveaway, which aims to offer military veterans an alternative treatment to prescription drugs for dealing with a wide array of ailments including PTSD.
Shocking surgery: NY man receives $117000 medical bill from assistant surgeon he never heard of
The practice called "drive by doctoring" allows out-of-network physicians to do minimal work and charge hefty fees for their services bloating the fees charged to patients and their insurers.
Sierra Leone declares lockdown to contain Ebola outbreak 'success'
Sierra Leone authorities discovered over 50 new cases of Ebola and 92 dead bodies during the three-day national lockdown that had the nation's 6 million inhabitants ordered to remain indoors.
Tree rings help scientists decipher 600 years of ocean history
By analyzing the tree rings of blue oak trees, scientists were able to gain insight on winter upwelling and marine productivity along the California coast in the last six centuries.
Ebola crisis cripples Sierra Leone, triggers 3-day lockdown
No one is allowed to leave home in Sierra Leone during the three-day lockdown. Authorities hope that this could result in the discovery of yet unreported cases of Ebola.
Fairness is intrinsic in humans, evolved for selfish reasons: Study
Humans and monkeys are the only known animals that are willing to be disadvantaged for the sake of equality albeit such trait is driven by selfish motivation.
People's Climate March: Thousands to converge in New York on Sunday to rally against climate change
Over 100,000 people are expected to participate in the People's Climate March, which aims to urge world leaders to make meaningful commitments to reduce the emission of greenhouse gases, which is significantly associated with global warming.
MIT Cheetah has been unleashed! Watch it sprint [Video]
A group of MIT researchers developed a robotic cheetah that can run up to 10 mph and jump over obstacles without wires and leash. The project is supported by the DARPA of the U.S. Department of Defense.
Optimistic dog or pessimistic dog? This study reveals all
Just like humans, dogs are either optimistic or pessimistic. Pessimistic dogs are not necessarily unhappy but they may need some encouragement to try out new tasks.
White House identifies drug-resistant superbugs as threat to national security and economy
The Obama administration has acknowledged the threats posed by antibiotic-resistant bacteria and ramped up efforts to combat the problem by establishing a task force that will develop a strategy to combat superbugs.
Don't forget your flu shot. You need it: CDC
CDC reveals less than half of Americans get vaccinated against flu. CDC director Thomas Frieden urged everyone six months and older to get immunized against the illness that causes the hospitalization of about 200,000 per year.
Scientists develop first ever water-based nuclear battery
Two researchers have developed the first ever water-based nuclear battery that can potentially be used in cars and even in spaceflight.
Finding Nemo is real (well, sort of): Baby clownfish can travel long distances, study finds
Despite their small size, baby clownfish can travel hundreds of kilometers to find a new reef. Researchers believe they ride ocean current to assist them in their journey.
Human faces distinct from another because we evolved to be unique
Findings of a new study suggest that it isn't by chance that humans have face distinctly different from each other. This special trait offers evolutionary advantages.
Chimpanzees are inherently violent. Don't blame the humans: Study
Chimpanzees are violent and kill their own kind not as a consequence of human influence but because it is their natural behavior, study finds. Researchers said findings could shed light on man's own inclination for violence and warfare.
Antarctic sea ice expands to record high but Arctic sea ice is shrinking: Here's why
The Antarctic and Arctic sea ice are marked by extreme contrast. One is poised to set a record high while the other has shrunk to its sixth-lowest level since 1979.
Plastic microbeads in Crest toothpaste are dangerous, warns dentist
The blue microbeads found in Crest toothpaste are made of a common plastic known as polyethylene, a non-biodegradable material that won't dissolve in the mouth. When stuck in the gum line, dentists said these attract bacteria leading to more serious dental problems such as gingivitis and periodontal disease.
Hubble spies tiny dwarf galaxy hiding supermassive black hole
Astronomers have discovered a dwarf galaxy that ironically harbors a supermassive black hole in its center with mass equivalent to about 21 million suns or five times the mass of Sagittarius A, the Milky Way's black hole.
Mount Mayon volcano eruption in Philippines threatens to displace thousands of people
The looming eruption of Mayon Volcano in Albay, Philippines has prompted PHIVOLCS to raise the alert status to 3. Thousands of families living in danger zones are forcibly evacuated.
Hitchcock thriller helps neuroscientists detect consciousness in vegetative patient
A patient who was in a vegetative state and believed to be unresponsive for 16 years exhibited similar brain activities as healthy volunteers while watching an episode of the Alfred Hitchcock Presents' "Bang! You're dead," suggesting that he could follow and understand the plot of the film.
American waistlines keep expanding though BMI has stabilized: CDC study
Although the prevalence of obesity has not changed in the U.S. from 2003 to 2012, a new study has found that Americans continue to gain extra inches in their waistline. Researchers have several theory to explain this including lack of sleep, medications, pesticides and chemicals found in plastic products.
Scientists dig into innards of colossal New Zealand squid: Guess what they found?
Scientists thawed an enormous colossal squid preserved at the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa and dissected it. They found that the beast was a female and is holding eggs inside its mantle.
1.3 billion-year-old Martian meteorite yields cradle of life: Can alien life exist on Mars?
An egg-shaped structure discovered inside the Martian meteorite Nakhla was found to have once held water and provides evidence suggesting that the conditions beneath the surface of Mars could have allowed life to form and evolve.
1000-foot tall observatory tower being built in Amazon to monitor climate change
An observatory tower rising in the Amazon rainforest will gather data that scientists hope could unravel more information about greenhouse gases, particularly carbon dioxide, and climate change.
