Articles by Rhodi Lee
Hormone replacement therapy during early menopause safe for the heart: Study
Hormone replacement therapy is associated with elevated risks for cardiovascular disease. However, findings of new study suggest it does not pose heart risks to women who have just experienced the onset of menopause.
Five minutes of running everyday can help you cheat death for three years
Study finds running at least five minutes per day can reduce risks of death by 30 percent. Less avid runners who run at slow paces can also reap similar benefit.
What mother smells can teach babies what to fear: Study
In an experiment, researchers observed that the odor released by mother rats when they are distressed teach their babies what to fear.
New virus discovered lurking in gut of almost every human being
Researchers found a new virus that is present in half of the world's population. The virus, called crAssphage, is suspected to play a role in obesity and weight management.
New Jersey mulls smoking ban on public beaches
Smokers in New Jersey will no longer have the liberty to smoke in public beaches once Gov. Chris Christie signs the bill that would prohibit smoking in such areas.
Philippines celebrates 100 millionth citizen as government renews fight against poverty
The Philippines reaches a new milestone as it hit the 100 million population mark. The birth of 100 children designated as “100,000,000th baby” was both a cause for celebration and a challenge for the poverty stricken Southeast Asian country.
Where is Eduardo Rosas Cruz? California police seeks homeless fugitive with contagious and deadly tuberculosis
Police are on the lookout for a 25-year-old man believed to be infectious of a drug-resistant form of tuberculosis, a deadly disease if left untreated.
Engineering students give kid 3D-printed bionic arm
The 3d-printed arm is way cheaper compared with similar prostheses in the market. Building it only costs about $350 and replacing parts costs as low as about $20.
McDonald's in China only offers limited menu following recall of OSI-supplied meat
McDonald's outlets in China have a shortage of food items in its menu following the discovery that its supplier, OSI Group's Shanghai Husi Food, was selling rotten meat.
Female triathletes at higher risk of pelvic floor disorders and other health problems
Study finds pelvic floor disorders, abnormal bone density, irregular menstruation and problematic eating habits are common among female triathletes.
HPV vaccination rate 'unacceptably low' among teenagers, warns CDC
Despite availability of HPV vaccines, less than half of adolescent girls got vaccinated against the virus that could cause genital warts and certain forms of cancer.
Boy with inoperable brain tumor gets over 100,000 birthday cards for 6th birthday
Danny Nickerson, a boy suffering from brain tumor, received thousands of greeting cards and packages from well-wishers all over the world who wanted to make him feel very special on his 6th birthday.
Targiniq ER painkiller pill designed to prevent abuse, gets FDA approval
FDA green-lighted a powerful painkiller developed by Purdue Pharma for patients with chronic pain. Unlike other oxycodone-based drug, Targiniq ER is built to deter abuse.
Nigeria confirms first case and death due to Ebola
The worst Ebola outbreak in history which has affected Guinea, Sierra Leone and Liberia in West Africa has now spread to a fourth country after an infected patient boarded a plane to Nigeria.
Popular blood thinner Pradaxa maker withheld critical safety data
Boehringer Ingelheim is in hot water for allegedly withholding data that could have prevented up to 40 percent of deaths and adverse reactions associated with use of its blood thinner drug Pradaxa.
CDC lab director Michael Farrell resigns following anthrax scare
CDC's BRRAT laboratory director Michael Farrell resigned from his post a month after the anthrax mishap that potentially exposed more than 80 CDC workers to the deadly pathogen.
Dental surgeons pull out 232 teeth from Mumbai teen
Adults only have about 32 teeth but doctors in Mumbai extracted 232 tiny teeth from a teenager suffering from a rare condition called complex composite odontoma.
Shift workers at higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes: Study
Workers on a shift schedule are prone to developing type 2 diabetes. Male shift workers, in particular, have elevated risks to develop the disease.
Zydelig (idelalisib) gets FDA approval for 3 types of cancer: Another Gilead blockbuster drug?
The FDA has green-lighted a new drug from Gilead Sciences as treatment for three types of blood cancer namely chronic lymphocytic leukemia, follicular B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma and small lymphocytic lymphoma.
CDC promises new independent safety advisory panel this week
In a bid to improve the safety practices in federal laboratories, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will have an independent safety advisory panel composed of bio-security experts.
Hysterectomy procedure morcellation carries cancer risk: Study
Study validates concerns of the FDA regarding the risks of using power morcellator. Researchers found that 27 in 10,000 women undergoing hysterectomy had cancerous tumors that could spread with morcellation.
Obamacare a success? 10.3 million gained health coverage since last October
Study found that many Americans gained health coverage under Obamacare. Experts estimated the number to be over 10 million with big gains in young adults and Hispanic group.
Acetaminophen ineffective in treating back pain: Paracetamol/Tylenol no better than placebo, new study claims
Some patients may not actually experience relief when taking paracetamol. A new study suggests that paracetamol is no more than effective than placebo for treating low back pain.
Obama, Apollo 11 surviving crew members share private moment on 45th anniversary of moon landing
Edwin "Buzz" E. Aldrin, Jr. and Michael Collins along with Neil Armstrong's widow Carol celebrated the 45th anniversary of the moon landing with a private conversation with President Obama.
Child obesity rate in US holds steady: Good news or what?
Efforts to curb child obesity in the U.S. appear to be paying off. Researchers said that the incidence of abdominal obesity in children and adolescents have leveled off in the last eight years.
$190 million: Settlement price after Johns Hopkins gynecologist secretly taped female patient's private parts
More than 8,000 women filed a class-action lawsuit against the Johns Hopkins Hospital for failing to protect them against Nikita Levy, the gynecologist who committed suicide after he was discovered filming his patients during appointments.
Schizophrenia: Scientists tie over 80 new genes to mental illness
Researchers from the Psychiatric Genomics Consortium found new gene variants tied to schizophrenia, a discovery that could pave way to better and more effective treatments for the mental disorder.
Listeria scare prompts nationwide fruit recall: Trader Joe's, Costco, Walmart and more affected
Wawona Packing Co. announced it is recalling fruit products that include peaches, nectarines, pluots and plums over concerns of possible contamination that could cause Listeria infection.
Seals develop fondness for offshore wind farms: Here's why
Researchers observed a portion of GPS tracked seals frequently visit offshore wind farms and pipelines. It turned out these man-made structures serve as attractive hunting grounds for these marine mammals.
June hottest month since 1880: NOAA
The duo of El Niño and climate change is to blame for the record-breaking heat experienced globally particularly in New Zealand, Greenland, central Africa, and northern South America.
