Articles by Rhodi Lee
Narcissist or not? This is how you identify one
One simple and straightforward question would allow you to determine if a person is a narcissist or not. Researchers found a correlation between the results of the Single Item Narcissism Scale, or SINS with the more established Narcissistic Personality Inventory.
FDA implements rule on gluten-free food labeling. What you need to know
Individuals with celiac disease may now find it much easier to buy gluten-free foods with the implementation of FDA's ruling on gluten-free labeling.
Who lives longer, blacks or whites? That varies state-by-state, says study
Whites tend to live longer compared with their black counterparts but the discrepancy is shrinking except in Wisconsin where the racial life expectancy gap has increased in 20 years.
Sovaldi hepatitis C drug at $84,000 per treatment course sparks healthcare concerns
Gilead may have several justifications for the high cost of its hepatitis C drug Sovaldi, but the $84,000 treatment cost prompted investigations and campaigns to lower the cost of the drug.
Poor people with diabetes at higher risk of losing limb: Study
Diabetics who live in poor neighborhoods are ten times as likely as their affluent counterparts to lose their limbs due to their condition. Blacks are also at increased odds for diabetes-related amputations.
Amgen blood cancer drug Kyprolis shows promise in trials
In the Aspire trial involving nearly 800 patients with multiple myeloma, those who took Amgen's Kyprolis coupled with standard treatment were found to live longer before their condition worsened.
Hepatitis C will be rare disease in 2036, experts predict
Hepatitis C virus currently affects one in 100 people in the U.S., but researchers predicted that the prevalence of the disease would drop to one in 1,500 by 2036.
Australian couple rejects baby with Down's syndrome from Thai surrogate mother
An impoverished surrogate mother had to take care of a child with Down's syndrome and heart problems after his biological parents abandoned him and only take home his healthier twin sister.
Your brain needs fish and you can forget about dementia, Alzheimer's: Study
Eating broiled or baked fish at least once per week is good for your brain. Researchers found that people who eat non-fried fish once per week tend to have larger brain volumes in brain regions linked with cognition and memory.
Once conjoined twins living separate lives for 10 years
On August 4, 2003, doctors at the Children's Hospital at Montefiore Medical Center successfully separated Carl and Clarence Aguirre who were born sharing the same head.
Ebola-infected American Kent Brantly improving in Atlanta hospital isolation
Top health officials revealed on Sunday that Kent Brantly, the Ebola-stricken American doctor who is currently treated at an isolation unit of the Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, appears to be improving.
Harrisburg mom did not know 8-year old son had died till decomposition odor 'became too strong'
A mother in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania was unaware that her 8-year old son was dead until she smelled an odd odor coming from upstairs of their home.
Ebola-infected American doctor being treated in Atlanta hospital: Disease not at risk of spreading
Kent Brantly, the American doctor who contracted Ebola in Liberia, is now in the U.S. and being treated at an isolation unit of the Emory University Hospital in Atlanta.
Statins promote faster wound healing after surgery, study confirms
Irish researchers found that statin, which is primarily prescribed to lower cholesterol levels, can also shorten the recovery time of surgery wounds to nearly one week.
Ebola virus spreading too fast, stronger measures needed to control outbreak
The number of patients affected by the Ebola outbreak has jumped from about 80 in March to over 1,300 as of July 27 and WHO has expressed concern that the deadly virus is faster than efforts to contain it.
Scientists develop see-through mice to study anatomy
Scientists came up with a method that could make the whole body of the mouse transparent, which could help in improving treatments of certain health problems such as Parkinson's.
Exposure to pesticide DDT increases risk of obesity, diabetes
In an experiment with mice, researchers found that female mice exposed to the pesticide DDT before birth had increased risks for diabetes and obesity.
U.S. wants to test Ebola vaccine on humans by September
The NIH plans to test an experimental Ebola vaccine on 20 individuals as early as September following promising results of tests conducted on primates.
Mysterious blue sea creatures on California shores are known as Velella velella
Marine scientists call the unusual-looking blue creatures found in California shores "Velella velella" which may have been washed up on the beaches because of the wind.
Mystery of lemon-shaped moon solved
Researchers revealed they have finally discovered the true shape of the moon and provided an explanation on how this shape was formed.
Lower testosterone levels reshaped human face, civilization
Modern man has lower testosterone level than ancient men and this led to changes in facial features and personality traits that paved way to the birth of modern civilization.
Scientists report 16 feet waves in Arctic Ocean. Why is this worrying?
Scientists have measured giant waves in a region of the Arctic Ocean, which used to be covered with ice. The phenomenon has been brought about by the changing climate, researchers say.
Johnson & Johnson recalls hysterectomy power morcellator that may spread cancer
Johnson & Johnson is pulling out it power morcellators from the market due to uncertainty of its risks and benefits in hysterectomies and myomectomies.
Five a day is the magic number for fruits, veggies and longer life
Consuming at five servings of fruits and vegetables a day can reduce mortality risks but researchers said than consuming more than five servings a day no longer have additional effect.
Drug-resistant malaria spreading in Southeast Asia, radical action needed
Malaria-causing parasites increasingly become resistant to the most effective antimalarial drug Artemisinin and the resistance is most prevalent in western Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam and eastern Myanmar.
Heart attack on a weekend or during business hours? Study shows your chances of survival
Heart attack patients who arrive at the hospital during business hours are likely to receive more immediate treatment and are likely to survive compared with their counterparts who arrive at the hospital at night.
Is Ebola a plane ride away from U.S.? Here's what you need to know
Despite growing fears the Ebola could be brought to the U.S. by infected travelers from West Africa, the CDC said that the deadly disease poses little risks to the American population.
Soda is losing appeal in America, says survey
Gallup's new survey shows that the number of Americans who say no to sodas has increased from 41 percent in 2002 to 63 percent this year. Americans also try to cut back on sugar intake.
Two Americans test positive for deadly Ebola in Liberia
Two Americans working with mission groups in Liberia, Kent Brantly and Nancy Writebol, were found positive of the Ebola virus.
Surgeon General tags skin cancer as major public health problem
The office of acting U.S. Surgeon General Boris Lushniak issued a call to action on Tuesday that put skin cancer in the spotlight and enumerated measures to prevent the disease.
