Articles by Rhodi Lee
New hepatitis C treatment very effective: Over 90 percent success rate in patients with cirrhosis
AbbVie's experimental hepatitis C drug that cured over 90 percent of the subjects in its phase 3 trial is set to compete with Gilead's Sovaldi once it gets FDA's approval.
H5N1 bird flu mere 5 mutations away from spreading to people: How to protect yourself?
Health officials have long feared that the H5N1 bird flu virus will jump to human population. Now, a team of researchers published a study detailing how this could be possible. It's scary.
Warning: Facebook can be bad for young women's body image, says study
Facebook apparently creates a negative impact on young women's body image and self-esteem which could potentially lead to eating problems.
Weight loss and diet? Yes. Low-calorie, self-depriving food? No.
Dieters appear to be changing preference when it comes to food. They're no longer interested in low-calorie and self depriving food products.
Lab-grown vaginas provide hope to women with rare MRKH syndrome
Researchers were able to use laboratory-grown vaginal organs to treat women who had MRKHS, a rare condition characterized by the absence or having underdeveloped vagina and uterus.
Tamiflu ineffective, governments wasted billions on stockpile: Report
A new review questions the efficacy of Tamiflu and another flu drug Relenza as they do not just have very few beneficial effects. They also have adverse side effects including nausea and mood changes.
Land Rover pimps off-road vehicle with 'see through' hood [Video]
Land Rover has a new experimental technology that allows drivers to see through the car's hood and see what's in front and underneath the wheels.
Online brain registry may help neuroscientists find cure for Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, other disorders
You can sign up for the Brain Health Registry if you want to help scientists better understand the brain and find cure for brain diseases including Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression.
Aspirin ups chances of pregnancy after miscarriage: Study
Women have had a single miscarriage or stillbirth recently may find that taking low dose aspirin can improve their chances of getting pregnant and giving birth.
More Australian teenagers drink less alcohol, says study. Thanks to Facebook?
Australian parents will be pleased to know that Australian teenagers between 14 and 17-years old are growing less interested in drinking alcohol.
Pure honey vs. honey blend, FDA fights misbranding to protect consumers
To protect consumers from misbranding, the FDA wants proper labeling of honey products so it will be easier to distinguish pure honey from honey with additives.
Intel and SGI test 3M Novec Engineered Fluid, may cut data center cooling cost by 95 pct
A supercomputer that uses 3M's pioneering cooling technology may soon allow data centers to save as much as 95 percent of their cooling system-associated costs.
Teen birth rates down but still 1700 babies a week born to young moms: CDC
Despite the decline in teenage births, the CDC still aims to reduce the number of teenage births in the US as pregnancy and birth among teenagers have significant impact on their future.
Glucosamine is not just for arthritis, might be the magic pill for long life: Study
Although glucosamine is popularly used for treating arthritis, scientists conducting experiments with mice and worms found evidence that suggest the drug could also extend life.
Humans to immortals? Scientists have successfully performed gene manipulation to regenerate old organs
British scientists were able to restore the thymus of old mice by targeting a natural mechanism that naturally deteriorates with age, a breakthrough that could lead to human therapies.
Severe obesity in children on the rise in the U.S., says latest study
CDC researchers reported in February that obesity among preschoolers has declined. But a new study that spanned more than a decade shows that childhood obesity in the U.S. has not dropped and that the prevalence of severely obese children has increased.
Want to lower your bad cholesterol levels? Eat more beans, peas and lentils
Your food may be the reason why you have high levels of bad cholesterol in your blood but consuming certain foods such as legumes can apparently help reduce your bad cholesterol level.
No fast food diet but clogged arteries claimed lives 3000 years ago, ancient skeletons show
Atherosclerosis may be primarily caused by modern day lifestyles but researchers from Durham University found evidence in ancient skeletons that suggest the condition may have already existed in humans for at least 3000 years.
Spinal cord electrical stimulation implant provides hope for paralyzed patients: Study
There may soon come a time when paralysis will become a curable and temporary condition as researchers have enabled four paralyzed men who have been told they will never be able to move their legs again, to do voluntary movements.
Daily dose of aspirin helps prevent preeclampsia in women with high-risk pregnancy: Study
By reviewing randomized, controlled trials and observational studies, researchers found that taking aspirin can be beneficial for some pregnant women, particularly those who have elevated risks for preeclampsia.
Pharma and tech companies form Partnership for American Innovation to protect IP
Companies from the health care and technology industries have teamed up to fight back against proposed legislation that would combat patent trolls, saying this could threaten intellectual properties and discourage innovation.
Pfizer's breast cancer drug Palbociclib slows down tumor growth, shows hope for advanced cases
An experimental drug by Pfizer can prevent breast cancer from worsening twice as long as current medications showing promise even in advanced breast cancer cases.
UK law makes sale of HIV home-testing kits legal
The United Kingdom has implemented a law that makes the sale of HIV home-testing kits legal, which means people in the UK can now buy HIV tests over the counter.
Heavy drinkers in need of liver transplant may have hope in new NHS scheme
The NHS Blood and Transplant Service will recruit 20 individuals with severe alcohol-caused liver disease. Some donors, however, are reluctant to donate to patients whose condition was due to excessive drinking.
Weight loss tip: Bask in the early morning sunlight to lower your BMI
You can maximize your weight loss efforts by basking in the early morning sun. Research suggests that exposure to morning light can affect your BMI regardless of the amount of calories that you take.
NIST-F2 atomic clock will be super accurate for 300 mn years: What purpose will it serve?
NIST scientists have unveiled a new atomic clock that will provide the new time and frequency standard in the U.S. and revealed uses for a clock that will show the perfect time for the next 300 million years.
Moderate, severe depression ups heart failure risk by 40 pct
Depression is more than just feeling persistently low and worthless. The condition is also linked to a potentially fatal health problem.
Childhood eczema symptoms will most likely continue through adult life: Study
Although it is widely believed that eczema in children goes away when they reach adolescence, a new study suggests that children with mild to severe eczema may continue to have the condition lifelong.
Meningitis claims lives of three gay men in Los Angeles, no outbreak yet says authorities
Men who have sexual contact with other men are urged to get vaccinated against invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) following the death of three victims.
FDA approves life-saving Evzio auto-injector for painkiller overdose
Relatives and caregivers of drug abusers will soon be able to use an auto-injector to counter the potentially deadly effects of opioid overdose.
