Articles by Rhodi Lee
Wolverine Packing Company recalls 1.8 million pounds of beef due to E. coli contamination
Wolverine Packing Company voluntarily recalled about 1.8 million pounds of beef products for possible E. coli contamination. Ten of the 11 individuals who fell sick reported eating at restaurants that identified the company as the source of their ground beef.
Pancreatic cancer will be second deadliest cancer in U.S. by 2030
Pancreatic cancer is projected to become the second deadliest form of cancer in the U.S. overtaking breast cancer, prostate cancer and colorectal cancer by 2030. One reason for this is the growing prevalence of type 2 diabetes.
Experts recruit London students for study on effects of mobile phones on developing brains
The Study of Cognition, Adolescents and Mobile Phones will involve about 2,500 children between 11 and 12 years old to determine the effects of mobile phone use on the brains and cognitive skills of young users.
15 hours on the mobile phone each month ups risk for brain cancer: Study
Prolonged mobile phone use was found to increase risks for brain cancer. Researchers found people working in sales and those with phone-heavy jobs have increased risks for glioma and meningioma.
Potentially harmful fire retardants are inside preschools, day care centers. What you should know
Flame retardant chemicals are known to cause hormone imbalance and lowered IQ in young children. A survey of 40 preschools found that these chemicals are present in many day care centers.
15-month old baby survives fall from 11-story building in Minnesota
A 15 month old boy miraculously survived after falling from the balcony of his parents' apartment at Riverside Plaza Sunday night. Relatives of the boy believe be slipped through the railings.
NHS Hospitals receive failing mark on caring for the dying
Findings of the National Care of the Dying Audit for Hospitals show that many dying patients do not receive proper care in NHS hospitals. Many bereaved loved ones also receive poor emotional support.
U.S. health officials urge high risk individuals to take anti-HIV pill
To reduce the prevalence of AIDS and HIV infection in the U.S., the CDC issued new guidelines recommending high risk individuals to use anti-HIV drugs such as Gilead's antiretroviral drug Truvada.
Lung cancer screening good but will cost Medicare $9.3 billion: Study
It will cost Medicare billions to implement the lung cancer screening guidelines recommended by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force but screening could prevent up to 20 percent of lung cancer deaths.
Scientists find genetic marker for obsessive-compulsive disorder, may lead to development of drug treatment
Researchers identified a genetic marker associated with obsessive compulsive disorder, a mental disorder that affects millions of Americans. This could pave way for development of a drug that could treat the condition.
What you eat dictates how you sleep, how you sleep dictates what you eat: Study
An apparent cycle exists between the kind of food you eat and your sleep. Certain foods can disrupt your sleep patterns and lack of sleep can prompt you to reach out for calorie-packed and less nutritious foods.
New report exposes health hazards of U.S. child labor in tobacco fields
A Human Rights Watch report reveals that children working in tobacco fields show symptoms associated with acute nicotine poisoning. The high levels of nicotine they are exposed to at work could also have adverse effects on the children's brain and health.
Orange County adopts Laura's Law. Here's how it will help people with mental illness
Orange County in California adopted Laura’s Law which would oversee court-ordered treatment of individuals with severe mental health problems. How can this help patients who suffer from mental illnesses such as paranoia and schizophrenia?
Campaign against female genital mutilation goes full swing. What next?
Female genital mutilation has already been outlawed in many countries but remains prevalent. A survivor launched a petition at Change.org asking the Obama administration to commission a report on female circumcision in the U.S.
That foreclosed property near you might be causing your high blood pressure, stress: Study
Foreclosure apparently has an effect on a neighbor's health as people who live near a foreclosed real estate property are at increased risks for high blood pressure. Researchers explained why.
Sacks and tackles alter brain structure of U.S. college football players: Study
Football can still affect the brains of athletes who do not have a history of concussion as football players were found to have smaller hippocampus, the part of the brain involved in memory and emotion, than non-players.
New synthetic molecule can help prevent asthma attacks triggered by allergens
The new molecule synthetic sulfate monosaccharide helps suppress inflammatory response that triggers asthma attacks and may hold the key to the development of an asthma treatment.
Pregnant and on your second trimester? Study suggests to be more careful behind the wheel
Pregnant women particularly those in their second trimester of pregnancy have increased risks for serious car accidents which should prompt expectant mothers to drive more carefully.
British authorities remind citizens to take vitamin D supplements. Sunshine is not enough
Vitamin D deficiency could lead to rickets, cancer, asthma and cognitive impairment. Unfortunately, people who live in the UK are not getting enough of the vitamin from the sunlight and their diet.
Scientists produce human heart tissue on a chip carrying inherited disease. Why this is important
The wait of patients with currently incurable diseases such as Barth syndrome may soon be over as researchers tap organ-on-a-chip and stem cell technologies to understand and find potential cures for rare and untreatable diseases.
Virtual house call: Doctors look into telemedicine to treat patients with Parkinson's
With telemedicine, doctors can conveniently do a virtual house call to test and diagnose patients with simple health maladies. Will this work on patients with chronic illnesses such as Parkinson’s disease?
Different kind of war for British soldiers: More Iraq, Afghanistan veterans seek help for PTSD
The war is not yet over for many British soldiers who survived the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. A UK-based charity organization has raised concerns about many war veterans facing mental health problems such as PTSD.
Biogen Idec, Sobi intend to donate hemophilia drug to benefit patients in developing countries
Biogen Idec and Sobi pledged to donate one billion international units of hemophilia drugs to poor countries such as Africa, Asia and Latin America, where most patients die prematurely because they hardly have access to potentially lifesaving clotting factor medicines.
Samsung's chairman Lee Kun-hee in stable condition after heart attack, surgery
Samsung chairman Lee Kun-hee, who suffered a heart attack on May 10, is reportedly in stable condition after undergoing a stent placement operation at the Samsung Medical Center in Seoul, Korea.
Ohio mom gives birth to 'mono mono' identical twin girls: How rare is this?
The survival rate of mono mono twins without proper fetal monitoring is as low as 50 percent but the twins from Ohio were born against all odds and were holding hands after their delivery.
Jimmy Kimmel makes America laugh about gluten-free diet. Here's what you need to know
Jimmy Kimmel revealed on "Jimmy Kimmel Live" that not everyone who goes gluten-free knows what gluten is really about so what is gluten? Here are some facts:
People who love to argue have higher risks of dying young
Being always in conflict with your partner, family members and friends isn’t just uncomfortable and stressful. Having unhealthy relationships can also contribute to your early death, a new study suggests.
U.S. hospitals subject mothers to unnecessary C-sections: Consumer Reports
Despite the risks associated with C-section births, most hospitals in the U.S. appear to subject mothers to unnecessary cesarean delivery and focus on scheduling births for convenience is one apparent reason for the increasing prevalence of surgical birth.
Black Death wiped millions but made life better for future generations: Study
The Black Death, which killed up to 200 million when it struck in the 14th century, is often associated with death and suffering but an anthropologist found evidence that people who lived after the pandemic became healthier and lived longer.
Polio problem in Pakistan has caught global attention
Of the three countries that spread the polio virus beyond their borders, Pakistan raises the most concern concern as it is the only country in the world that was not able to keep track of its target to stop the spread of the disease. The polio virus may even spread among affluent Pakistanis.
