Articles by Rhodi Lee
Florida vs. Mosquitoes: State prepares for dengue fever, chikungunya
Following more than 40 confirmed cases of dengue fever and chikungunya, health experts urged residents to adopt preventive measuring for avoiding mosquito-borne diseases.
Palestinian boy with deformed joints receives surgery in order to walk
Hadi Alkhadra had to travel from Palestine to the U.S. to undergo a surgery that would allow him to walk. Hadi was born with a pair of feet that face upside down.
Designer babies with two mothers and a father may become reality soon
Three-parent babies may soon become a reality as Britain's Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority backed the IVF treatment 'mitochondrial replacement' based on scientific data that show the treatment is not unsafe.
AstraZeneca shows promising results of AZD9291 and MEDI4736 cancer treatments
AstraZeneca appears to be back on its track as producer of breakthrough cancer treatments with the promising results of AZD9291 and MEDI4736 in clinical trials.
Truvada may become cornerstone in HIV prevention
CDC health officials and health experts see Truvada as a crucial tool in HIV prevention that could lead to a significant reduction in the prevalence of HIV infection and AIDS in the country.
Family raises over $1 million for treatment of girl with rare disease
Desperate to save their daughter from a degenerative disease, the O'Neills turned to the internet for help and has so far raised over 820,000 on Gofundme.com. The money will fund a clinical trial of a gene therapy that could potentially save children with Sanfilippo syndrome.
70 percent of Norovirus outbreaks due to infected food worker: CDC
If you experience vomiting, diarrhea and stomach pains after eating in a restaurant, there's a high chance that your food was handled by an infected food worker.
TV ads lure youth, young adults to e-cigarettes. Should you be concerned?
If your children love to watch shows on cable network, there's a high chance that they have seen those commercials that promote e-cigarettes.
12 percent of kids in U.S. are victims of maltreatment, abuse
The prevalence of child abuse and maltreatment in the U.S. appears to be underestimated. Study reveals more than 12 percent of children in the U.S. experience neglect, abuse and maltreatment before they reach 18 years old.
Immunotherapy drug shows great promise in curing skin cancer
Pembrolizumab appeared to have cured a man with advanced-stage melanoma that has spread to his lungs only three months after starting immunotherapy.
Blonde or brunette: Single DNA letter change determines hair color
It only takes one single letter change in human DNA to turn brunettes into blondes. However, the change only affects hair color and almost nothing else.
Sugary drinks increase risk of infertility in lean men: Study
Ditch your soda drinking habit if you're planning to have a child. Researchers found a link between frequent consumption of sugary drinks and lower quality sperm.
Exemestane lowers risk of recurring breast cancer: Study
A drug prescribed only for breast cancer patients who have gone through menopause can significantly lower the risks of breast cancer recurrence in young women with suppressed ovarian function.
Scientists discover method to create, delete and reactivate memory. Hope for Alzheimer's?
The memory-erasing device in "Men in Black" may become a reality in the future as researchers have found a way to erase and restore memories.
Chemotherapy spells longer life for advanced prostate cancer patients: Study
Androgen deprivation therapy is the standard treatment for men diagnosed with prostate cancer. However, researchers find evidence that suggests pairing hormone therapy with chemotherapy can lead to better survival rates.
Anti-depressants may help treat hot flashes, menopausal symptoms
Women who refuse to go on hormone therapy to ease their menopausal symptoms because of risks such as blood clotting and elevated risks for breast cancer may find relief in antidepressants.
Medicare now covers sex change surgery, federal board rules
Americans covered by Medicare may soon get coverage for sex-reassignment surgery provided they can show medical proof that such surgery is recommended.
'Rat Girl' from San Francisco breeds rodents, releases them in parks
You would not want Erica J. to live in your neighborhood as the 43-year-old woman is known to be breeding disease carrying rats.
Drug 'freezes' fertility of breast cancer patients, keeps hopes of having baby after chemo
Breast cancer patients who undergo chemotherapy may lose their ability to have a baby. However, a drug that suppresses hormone production in the body can protect women from permanent early menopause.
Too much light in bedroom can make you fat? Yes, says study
One way to reduce obesity risks is apparently to reduce light in the bedroom at night. A new study found an association between obesity and the amount of light exposure during bedtime.
Richard III was no hunchback but had scoliosis
15th century monarch Richard III may have been portrayed as a hunchback in William Shakespeare's play but a thorough analysis of his bones showed he actually had scoliosis, a condition that affects up to 3 percent of Americans today.
Go for wholegrain, drop that white bread if you are trying to lose weight
Switching from white bread to wholegrain bread may be a good idea as researchers found an association between eating three or more slices of white bread per day with increased risks for weight gain.
Birth rate among teens in U.S. at historic low: CDC
Fewer younger women are giving birth in the U.S. while birth rate in older women slightly increased, a report from CDC's National Center for Health Statistics shows.
FDA reclassifies tanning beds, now requires warning labels on sunlamps
Concerns on frequent use of tanning bed increases risks for skin cancer particularly among the youth, led FDA to require sunlamp products and ultraviolet lamps to carry a sticker that warns minors against the use of indoor tanning devices.
Cynics are three times more prone to have Alzheimer's: Study
Cynics be warned: your personality may put you at elevated risks for developing dementia. Earlier studies suggest cynicism increases risks for heart disease and early death as well.
Will you take drinkable sunscreen to protect you from UV rays?
Tired of slathering sunscreen lotion to your body? Don't rely on the new drinkable sunscreen just yet. Health experts are skeptical of the effectiveness of the product and for valid reasons.
Scientists, health experts urge WHO not to classify e-cigarettes as tobacco product
A group of 53 scientists and health experts asked the World Health Organization not to classify e-cigarettes as tobacco product as this could compromise what they consider as an opportunity to reduce the prevalence of diseases and deaths caused by smoking.
Measles cases in U.S. at 20-year record high
The high number of measles cases in the U.S. this year is associated with international travel to countries where the disease remains endemic. Nearly everyone who contracted the viral disease was not vaccinated.
The American Fitness Index is out. Is your city among the fittest?
It helps to live in a healthy city if you are concerned about your health but do you live in a fit or flabby city? Here's a list of the fittest cities in America.
Erectile dysfunction drug Cialis may soon be made available OTC
Eli Lilly and Sanofi want to make Cialis available over the counter. Men with impotency problem may soon be able to have easier access to treatment.
