Articles by Rhodi Lee
'Death on the Job' report is out. Here are most dangerous states for workers.
Although the number of work-related injury and death has significantly declined since the 1970's many workers still get hurt or killed on the job. The 'Death on the Job' report shows the most dangerous and safest states for workers in the U.S.
FDA approves DEKA Arm System. Here's why amputees (including Darth Vader) will love this prosthetic arm.
What sets the artificial arm from other prosthesis is its ability to perform up to ten complex tasks using electrical signals generated by muscles in the arm that are involved in arm and finger movements. Amputees using the prosthetic arm are able to do tasks they cannot otherwise perform with other prosthesis.
Viagra, Cialis may help boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy
Viagra, Cialis are often prescribed to men with erectile dysfunction but researchers found the drugs can potentially help patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a hereditary condition that weakens the muscles and ups the patient's risks for early death.
Lack of exercise, biggest heart disease contributor for women in their 30s
Smoking may be the leading contributor of heart disease risks in young women but for middle age and older women, lack of exercise increases their risks for heart disease more than high blood pressure, being overweight, having high cholesterol levels and smoking.
Antipsychotic drugs help in slashing down violent crimes by mentally ill individuals: Study
Individuals suffering from mental illness may have thrice the tendency to be violent than the rest of the population, but prescribing them with stabilizers and antipsychotic drug apparently reduce their tendency to commit violent crimes such as robbery, sexual offense and assault.
Early menopause ups risk of poorer reaction times, memory: Study
Women who go through menopause before they reach 40 years old are at increased risk of reduced cognitive abilities later in life. Experts said this effect is regardless whether the woman had natural or surgical menopause.
Avian flu hits penguins in Antarctica. Scientists wonder how virus reached the icy region
Researchers have discovered a new strain of avian flu by conducting tests on Adélie penguins in Antarctica. They also provided possible explanation as to how the bird flu virus reached the icy region.
First daughter of NY Chiara de Blasio details triumph over depression, addiction
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio's daughter, Chiara, has struggled with drug addiction and depression one year ago. On Tuesday, she received an award given to role models of youth struggling with mental health problems and substance abuse.
Cancer drugs spending totals $91 billion in 2013. What's driving cost of treatment up?
The cost of cancer medications has jumped from just $37 billion a decade ago to $91 billion in 2013. Doctors apparently have something to do with the rising cancer treatment costs.
U.S. will have 83.7 million seniors by 2050: Report
The United States is expected to have a surge in older population as the baby boomers age but it will remain relatively young compared to other countries such as Japan and Germany.
70 percent of deaths due to asthma in the UK are preventable: Study
Asthma was responsible for 1,250 deaths in the United Kingdom in 2012. More than 70 percent of these deaths, however, are preventable, reveals a national review of asthma deaths.
UK surgeon accidentally performs vasectomy on man who needs minor procedure. Uh-oh.
Men should only undergo vasectomy if they are certain they no longer wish to have a child. One man who was supposed to undergo a minor urological procedure at the Royal Liverpool University Hospital, however, had an accidental vasectomy.
Novartis reports efficacy of Signifor LAR for acromegaly after Phase III trial
Sufferers of acromegaly, a rare condition often linked with gigantism, may soon have a new option for treatment as Novartis announced positive results of the final-phase trial of its Signifor LAR therapy.
Seniors should not slow down, walking faster and farther lowers heart attack risks: Study
Older adults are more at risk of heart attack but increasing their level of physical activity, such as walking farther and faster, can help them improve their cardiac health.
Infusion of young blood rejuvenates mice. Have we found the fountain of youth?
The long searched-for key to lasting youth may have actually been with man all along. In a vampire tale-like twist, scientists found evidence that the blood of young animals can have rejuvenating effects in older animals.
WHO declares resurgence of polio as global emergency
Years of efforts to eradicate polio worldwide may become futile now that the paralysis-causing disease has resurfaced in at least ten countries in Middle East, Africa and Asia. The WHO says that the situation is a global emergency that calls for coordinated international response.
Sixdog Investments recalls organic eggs due to possible Salmonella contamination
Sixdog Investments initiated the recall of some of its organic eggs following a routine test that show some of the eggs may have been contaminated with salmonella. Salmonellosis, the infection caused by the bacteria, causes diarrhea and fever and may be fatal.
UK woman's belly button explodes on a plane. Thanks to sketchy tummy tuck
The potential risks of cosmetic surgery such as abdominoplasty are highlighted in the case of a woman whose botched tummy tuck resulted in her belly button to explode during a flight from Portugal to UK.
Baby gates injure 2,000 kids in the U.S. every year: Study
Baby gates supposedly protect kids from accessing areas where they can get hurt but a new study highlights the risks associated with incorrect use of child safety gates.
This vibrating capsule passes pilot study with ease. Goodbye, constipation!
An anti-constipation capsule that vibrates in the digestive tract may soon be the go-to treatment of individuals suffering from chronic constipation who do not respond to traditional medication.
Nine-year-old Texas kid makes bucket list of must-see things worldwide before going blind
Ben Pierce will lose his eye sight before he reaches adulthood so he and his family came up with a bucket list of things that he would see and do before he becomes totally blind.
UK's child mortality shocks researchers, 3,800 under-five deaths in 2013
Despite leading public health advances for years, UK ranks second worst country in Western Europe when it comes to preventing deaths in children below five years old.
MERS is in the U.S., CDC confirms first case in Indiana
Fears of MERS have worsened now that health officials have confirmed that the deadly viral disease is already in the U.S. Hospital and CDC officials, however, said that risks of widespread transmission is minimal and the disease does not spread easily.
Extracellular matrix from pigs helps regenerate muscles of injured soldiers
Researchers employed a seemingly outlandish way of regenerating muscles in patients who sustained traumatic injuries: they used a material from a pig's bladder.
Diabetes on an alarming rise among US kids and teens
Diabetes may strike adults more often but there is an alarming increase in the number of children and young adults developing the metabolic disease. Researchers enumerated possible reasons why diabetes becomes prevalent in young people.
Nail polish addicts using UV lamps at salons might be at higher risk of skin cancer
Lamps typically used after a manicure in nail salons emit UV-A radiation that is linked with skin cancer, but it would take several exposures to these devices to increase risks, researchers found.
Almost 100,000 premature deaths in the U.S. annually can be prevented: CDC
Thousands of Americans die an early death per year because of preventable causes. CDC researchers have found out that modifying behavior can help reduce risks of dying prematurely from heart disease, cancer, chronic lower respiratory diseases, stroke and unintentional injuries.
Cancer survival rates in Britain a 'national shame': Report
UK's leading cancer support charity has raised concern about the low survival rate of cancer patients in the country. The lack of compassion for cancer patients also worsens their already grim outlook.
Stress is contagious but laughter is the best medicine to lessen its effects
You should avoid observing people in stressful situations if you do not want to raise your cortisol levels. Laughing is also beneficial as it helps reduce the effects of stress-related health problems.
Pill that turns off hunger? Is this the end of obesity?
Researchers have discovered an anti-appetite molecule that can tell the body to stop eating and this could pave way for new treatments for obesity. This molecule is produced when dietary fiber is digested in the gut.
