Articles by Rhodi Lee
Seniors who exercise regularly will have lower risks of disability
Seniors who do not want to easily lose their ability to walk should engage in regular exercise. Researchers found that older adults who are physically active are less likely to have mobility problems than their peers with a more sedentary lifestyle.
People who cannot taste fat have tendency to eat more, gain weight
If you have difficulty tasting fat, you are likely prone to gaining more weight as researchers found an association between a person’s inability to detect fat in food and overeating.
Opting out of tougher nutrition standards unacceptable: Michele Obama
Amidst concerns that some children are not eating the fruits and vegetables served to them in schools, Michelle Obama criticized lawmakers and groups that support a proposal that would allow certain schools to opt out of the healthy meal programs.
Foster Farms salmonella outbreak: Infected consumers now up to 574
The outbreak has already sickened more than 500 individuals since March last year but the FSIS did not demand a recall. Foster Farms has likewise refused to voluntarily recall their poultry products.
Obesity rates: When economy goes down, weighing scale readings go up
The economic crisis that occurred in 2008 appeared to have affected the health of people in rich nations as obesity rates in OECD countries were found to have increased over the last five years. Across the OECD, 18% of adults are considered obese.
Bullied and pre-diabetic teen deals with the issues, loses 200 pounds
Tired of getting bullied and learning that he has prediabetes at age 16, Edgar Hernandez decided to change his diet and lifestyle to achieve a healthier weight.
Mice with mohawk hairdo may hold clues to developing new autism treatments
No cure is yet available for individuals with autism spectrum disorder but a study of genetically engineered mice that repetitively groomed each other's hair into mohawk-like hairstyle could pave way to potential treatments.
Pregnant women should take iodine to ensure baby's brain development
Severe iodine deficiency in pregnant women can lead to mental retardation and stunted growth in their offspring. Still, as many as a third of pregnant women in the U.S. are iodine deficient.
Woman in coma for two months gives birth to healthy baby boy
There were fears that Melissa Carleton or her baby may not survive because of her condition. However, she managed to give birth and is even able to breastfeed her child albeit with some assistance.
Brain activity in gay dads similar to straight mothers
Some states currently prohibit gay couples from adopting children. However, a new study shows that gay fathers exhibit brain activities similar to that of straight mothers suggesting that they are also biologically fit for parenthood.
NYC school calls thin school girl fat. Authorities must re-think 'fat-shaming' campaign.
The NYC Department of Education's annual fitness assessment program apparently backfired after parents complained that their trim daughters were being labeled as overweight.
Aid workers deny Syrian refugees cancer treatment due to lack of funds
Cancer-stricken refugees are being denied much needed treatment because of limited funds. UNCHR humanitarian aid workers have to choose who among the patients are eligible for treatment funding based on prognosis and cost of treatment.
Trying to be pregnant? Drop the junk food to lower risk of pre-term birth
Junk food and successful pregnancy do not combine. Researchers found that an unhealthy diet prior to pregnancy can have an impact on the baby's chances to survive.
Which doctors charge Medicare the most for your routine visits? You'll be surprised to know
Medicare has finally made it possible to know how doctors bill the federal health insurance program. Here are the doctors that charge for the most expensive office visits.
Listeria fear prompts recall of nearly 7 tons of hummus and dips sold in Trader Joe's and Target
Lansal Inc., which operates as Hot Mama's Foods, is pulling out more than 14,000 pounds of humus and dip products from the shelves of Trader Joe's and Target, following a routine test that found a possible contamination of listeria monocytogenes. Consumers are being asked to throw out the packages or return to the store for refunds.
Home may be more stressful than at work, new research warns
People often see home as a haven of comfort after a long day at work, but a new study shows that working adults are actually more stressed at home than at work.
Red Robin employee exposes 5,000 customers to hepatitis A in Missouri?
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department said that people who have dined at the Red Robin restaurant on South Glenstone Avenue between May 8 and May 16 are at risk of contracting hepatitis A.
New vaccine fights malaria in unique way - by trapping it in blood cells
The mortality rate of malaria and the number of individuals affected by the disease may possibly go down with a new experimental vaccine that works like the immune system of individuals who appear to be resistant to the mosquito-borne disease.
E.coli outbreak in Washington and Idaho traced to Evergreen Fresh Sprouts, FDA-CDC say
Health officials warn against eating raw clover sprouts from Evergreen Fresh Sprouts following results of investigations that point to the Idaho producer's product as the likely source of an E.coli outbreak that has sickened 10 individuals.
Friendly bacteria in placenta prepare babies for outside world
The placenta is not sterile after all. Researchers found that the organ hosts a diverse community of bacteria known as placental microbiome that apparently protects and helps in the development of the fetus.
Your heart loves olive oil. Combine it with vegetables for lower blood pressure
A Mediterranean diet is good for the heart and helps lower blood pressure. Research has found a combo of olive oil and vegetables can produce nitro fatty acids that block an enzyme that regulates blood pressure.
70 percent of women having double mastectomy don't need it: Study
An increasing number of women are eager to undergo double mastectomy but researchers of a new study warn that many women diagnosed with breast cancer would not benefit from having both of their breasts removed.
Illinois approves medical marijuana access for kids with epilepsy
Members of the Illinois House have approved the legislation that now gives minors with epilepsy access to medical marijuana albeit they are prohibited from smoking medical pot.
Lower incidents of angina among whites in 20 years, not among blacks: Study
An analysis of data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey shows that angina, a symptom of heart problems, is declining in the United States, at least in older individuals and whites. More study is needed to understand the declining incidents of angina.
Substance in pine bark may be potent treatment for melanoma
Leelamine, a substance that can be found in pine bark, can address current problems with existing melanoma drugs and possibly pave the way to better treatment for skin cancer. The new drug has already been tested on tumors in mice, with promising results.
Mice, other animals hop onto exercise wheel even on the wild
Running on wheels is apparently a rewarding activity that mice do regardless if they are free or in captivity. Wild mice do wheel running from one to 18 minutes.
MRSA, E. coli thrive in airplanes, says new study
Disease causing bacteria such as the MRSA, which causes about 19,000 deaths in the U.S. per year, and E.coli, known to cause bloody diarrhea and hemolytic uremic syndrome, can survive in airplane cabins for days posing possible risks for transmission.
Couples with high cholesterol may have difficulty getting pregnant: Study
Watch out for your cholesterol levels if you're trying to conceive a child. Findings of a new study show there is a link between cholesterol levels in the blood and fertility problems.
You will likely marry someone with DNA similar to you: Study
Researchers have apparently found the reason why people tend to be attracted to individuals who share similar physical traits, interests and personalities with them and the genes have something to do with this.
This cheap heart attack test can save thousands of women
Mild heart attack cases in women are often misdiagnosed but new tests from Roche and Abbot that will be made available on the NHS may lead to better diagnoses and potentially help save lives.
