Articles by Rhodi Lee
Diabetes in pregnant women doubles, ups risk of infant birth defects: Study
The growing number of women developing diabetes before and after pregnancy raises concerns because their condition poses risks to their unborn baby.
Plain pack cigarettes don't sell well in Australia. Will UK, other countries follow suit?
Sales of cigarettes are declining in Australia but it isn't likely because of its tobacco plain packaging law. Still, other countries including Britain want to adopt its pioneering legislation.
Running helps young adults keep the brain fit later in life: Study
You will likely continue to reap the benefits of being physically active in your youth when you get older since there appears to be an association between being fit in your 20's and being mentally fit later in life.
Ultimate sacrifice: Mom from New York dies after refusing cancer treatment to protect baby in womb
A mother chose to protect her unborn child's life even if it would mean she can no longer pursue life-saving cancer treatment.
FDA approves hay fever drug Oralair: Goodbye sneezing and allergy shots.
French company Stallergenes' Oralair will soon be available in the U.S. providing new option to patients with hay fever.
Dark chocolate for weight loss and diabetes? Yes, says new study
Here's another reason why eating dark chocolates is good for your health even if you're diabetic and trying to lose weight.
Ketamine for depression? Horse tranquilizer, party drug under study as medicine for humans
Ketamine may be prone to getting abused but the controlled substance may one day be used as a medicine for treating depression.
WHO says Ebola outbreak in Guinea relatively small. What's to know about the deadly virus?
Despite Ebola spreading in Western Africa, the World Health Organization says the current outbreak is relatively small compared to some of its past outbreaks in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Is Novartis' LCZ696 the next gold standard of heart failure drugs?
Following the impressive results of the PARADIGM-HF study, some already speculate on the possibility of Novartis' LCZ696 becoming the next gold standard of treatment for heart failure.
Benefits of Vitamin D supplements are just part of marketing hype and big myth?
Are you taking vitamin D supplement for its health benefits? Too bad, many of the benefits associated with vitamin D are not actually proven.
Do you really need a mammogram? Study finds its benefits as overestimated
Can mammogram reduce your risks of dying from breast cancer? Two researchers conducted a review of studies dating back as early as 1960's to find out.
Doctors in UK reconstruct man's face with the help of 3D printer
With the aid of a 3D-printed skull, doctors successfully reconstructed the face of a man who fell from a 5th floor balcony.
Bariatric surgery helps control symptoms of Type 2 diabetes in overweight, obese patients
Bariatric surgery may give patients more than just weight loss benefits. A new study suggests the procedure may even have beneficial effects to those who suffer from Type 2 diabetes.
Seven portions of fruits and vegetables daily lowers risk of early death by 42 pct
Eating fruits and vegetables is good for your health but the amount of servings actually matter if you want optimum effects that can reduce your risks of dying early.
30 pct of kids in U.S. with high cholesterol levels
By examining the records of more than 12,000 children, a group of researchers found an alarming health issue in children that increases their risks of developing cardiovascular disease.
Pot pizza: Vancouver joint gives customers a different high
A pizzeria in East Vancouver can give you a slice of special pizza topped with medical marijuana but only if you meet certain requirements.
Good bacteria can protect women from HIV and STDs: Study
Good bacteria are already known to protect against diarrhea and other diseases but a new study involving laboratory-grown vaginal cells suggests they may also have an impact on sexually transmitted infections.
New experimental cholesterol drug by Amgen may be better than Lipitor
An experimental drug developed by Amgen Inc. may soon provide an alternative and possibly even a better option for people who do not get much from taking Lipitor or cannot simply tolerate the drug.
Oculus VR backers hate Facebook and Zuckerberg: Why?
What's not to love about Facebook and Mark Zuckerberg? Here's why backers and fans of virtual reality company Oculus VR hate the social media giant and its CEO.
Obamacare enrollment deadline looms. Will it reach its seven million goal?
Millions of Americans have been visiting the healthcare.gov website and calling the Health Insurance Marketplace call center days before the Obamacare sign-up deadline. Will these convert into actual sign-ups?
Medtronic CoreValve safer than open heart surgery, new study claims
Medtronic's CoreValve may soon spare patients from big incisions and painful recovery. See how this transcatheter aortic valve replacement technique will change the course of treatment.
Ebola update: 78 dead in Guinea as Liberia confirms two cases, Senegal shuts down border
Senegal has already closed down its border to prevent the spread of the deadly Ebola disease but the worst of the epidemic is not yet over for many West African nations.
Hello statins, goodbye erectile dysfunction and bad cholestrol? Study says yes!
Statin may be primarily used for reducing bad cholesterol levels in the blood but a new study suggests it has another versatile effect beneficial for men. Find out the hard truth.
ADHD not a real disease but symptoms of various physiological problems: Neurologist
ADHD may be considered as a psychiatric disorder but a respected and world-renowned neuroscientist said that the condition isn't really a disease and explained why.
Cool and creepy: SociBot Mini robot wears any face, recognizes gestures to liven up conference calls
SociBot Mini robot can make science fiction come true. Find out how this futuristic teleconferencing tool may transform the future.
Microsoft releases Office for iPad: Top 5 things you must know before you download it
Before you get quick on downloading Microsoft Office for iPad, you might as well check out these five things about it so you know what you can expect once you finally have it in your iOS tablet.
Microsoft wants Windows XP dead and has announced $100 bounty: Tempting but...
Microsoft thinks Windows XP is past its prime. The software giant wants you to pull the plug on the 13-year old OS and to ease your pain, it's offering $100. Sounds good, except that there's a catch and we think it's a very shrewd move.
Diagnosis of Autism in U.S. up by 30 pct since 2012 says CDC
CDC's new report may appear to suggest that the prevalence of autism in the U.S. has increased but what's the real score?
FDA recommends Cologuard stool-based DNA test for colon cancer after it demonstrates 93.3 pct sensitivty
The number of adults getting screened for colon cancer may soon increase as the U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is likely to give its approval to a less invasive stool-based DNA test for detecting colon cancer.
Flu vaccine helps cut risk of ICU confinement of children: CDC
Vaccination may not always provide foolproof guarantee against flu but there are reasons why parents should still consider getting their children vaccinated.
