Articles by Rhodilee Jean Dolor
New Cholesterol-Lowering Drug Could Be Alternative For People Who Experience Side Effects From Statin
The new drug, bempedoic acid, lowered LDL levels by 18 percent with fewer side effects than statin. Esperion Therapeutic is seeking FDA approval for the cholesterol-lowering drug.
Internet Therapy Apps Effectively Reduce Depression, Psychologists Find
Psychologists found that internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy apps can effectively alleviate depression. Does this mean that people with mental health problems can forego antidepressants and face-to-face therapy?
Living Near Green Public Spaces Can Reduce Depression By 70 Percent
Previously vacant lots that were cleaned and planted with grass and trees help reduce depression and make people happier. Here are other benefits of exposure to green space.
NASA Captures Images Of Crawling 'Spiders' On Mars
NASA's MRO spacecraft has captured a landscape on planet Mars that features what look like crawling spiders. Scientists call this araneiform terrain. How does it form on the Red Planet?
Wearing Neckties Can Reduce Blood Flow To The Brain By 7.5 Percent
Wearing necktie may hamper a person's creative and thinking abilities as it obstructs blood flow. An earlier study also found a link between wearing ties regularly and the risk for blindness.
Strongest Coffee In The World Is Headed To International Space Station
Death Wish Coffee is sending what is hailed as the world's strongest coffee to astronauts at the ISS. The blend contains 200 percent more caffeine than standard coffee.
More High School Students Are Depressed, Attempting Suicide: How To Recognize Signs Of Teen Depression
CDC's National Youth Risk Behavior Survey revealed that fewer teens do sex and drugs but many have persistent feelings of hopeless and sadness. What are the signs of teen depression?
Epilepsy Drug With Marijuana-Based Ingredient Could Be Available In The US This Year
A clinical trial involving 171 patients with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome showed GW Pharmaceuticals' Epidiolex can reduce seizures. What are the side effects of this marijuana-based drug?
Federal Judge Rules 11-Year-Old Leukemia Patient Can Bring Medical Marijuana To School
Ashley Surin is now back in school. She was earlier prohibited from attending class because she uses a prescribed marijuana patch and cannabis lotion. Can school staff help her with her medication?
Coffee Could Become Less Available, More Expensive Because Of Climate Change
Coffee production may decline because of global warming. Climate change is predicted to drive out species of coffee-pollinating bees and reduce coffee-growing areas in Latin America, Asia and Africa.
Cannabidiol From Marijuana Reduces Seizures In Kids With Rare Epilepsy
A compound present in marijuana was shown effective in treating children with Dravet syndrome, a rare form of epilepsy. What are the side effects of the treatment?
Titanic Locket Found On Ocean Floor To Be Displayed At Exhibit
A locket found on the oceanfloor belonged to Virginia Estelle McDowell Clark, who boarded the Titanic with her husband from a belated honeymoon in Europe. What happened to the couple after the ship sank?
Pink Star Diamond Fetches $71.2 Million At Sotheby's Hong Kong Auction And Gets New Name
Hong Kong jeweler Chow Tai Fook was the winning bidder of the Pink Star diamond auctioned by Sotheby's. The gem fetched $71.2 million and now has a new name.
How To Brew More Flavorful Coffee According To Science: Chill Coffee Beans
Brewing a more flavorful coffee is as simple as chilling the beans before grinding. How does colder temperature help boost coffee flavor?
Keep the dentist away by drinking a cup of strong coffee. Here's why
The type of coffee you drink appears to influence the health of your teeth. Robusta coffee is rich in compounds known to prevent oral diseases.
GlaxoSmithKline's MAGE-A3 cancer vaccine hits wall of disappointment, trial continues
GlaxoSmithKline has disclosed that the experimental cancer vaccine MAGE-A3 did not help patients with non-small cell lung cancer in a late-stage Phase III trial of the treatment but it will continue the trial until an analysis of the third co-primary endpoint is complete.
New stool-based DNA test screens for colorectal cancer: Say goodbye to colonoscopy
The researchers have found that the Cologuard, which has not yet been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), was 94 percent effective in spotting early stage cancers when they are still more curable.
Colombia's most obese baby at 55-pounds rescued from parents, doctors order strict diet
Santiago Mendoza had already been hospitalized several times and suffers from complications because of his abnormal weight. If nothing is done about his condition, he'll likely face worse health problems.
EA Games servers hacked to snatch Apple IDs, fake websites shut down
Security firm Netcraft has reported that hackers compromised one of EA Game's servers to host a phishing site that showed a fake Apple login screen. The site worked by posing as a legitimate login screen to trick visitors into submitting their Apple ID and password.
MH370 update: Debris spotted near Australia, FBI tapped to recover and examine flight simulator data
Satellite has spotted two objects, possibly pieces from the missing MH370, in the waters near the west coast of Australia. The FBI has also been tapped to help with the investigation.
Believe it or not: 50 pct of Americans fall for medical conspiracy theories
If you believe that the government is aware that cellphone causes cancer but does nothing about it, you're not alone. Researchers found that almost 50 percent of the American population believes in medical conspiracy theories.
Love fried foods? Blame the 'fat gene' for the weight gain
A new study has investigated the possible link between consumption of fried foods, weight gain, and what experts call a "fat gene."
You might owe dark chocolate's heart benefits to bacteria in your tummy: Sweet truth
Don't you think they deserve a thank you note? Certain bacteria found in your gut may be the reason why dark chocolate can help reduce your risks of stroke and heart disease.
Poetic justice? Angry Brit sends entire work of Shakespeare via text to online scammer
Thanks to Shakespeare's lengthy plays, a scammed graphic designer finally had his revenge on his online scammer who was supposed to deliver him the second-hand PS3 he bought via Gumtree.
Multiple Sclerosis patients may benefit from statins, cheap drug slows down brain shrinkage: Study
Experts have found out that statin, a very affordable drug used to treat high cholesterol levels, may give hope for patients battling multiple sclerosis,
Federal government gives greenlight for medical marijuana study for PTSD treatment of veterans
The federal government has finally decided to give the go signal to a long delayed study that would investigate the potentials of marijuana as treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in veterans.
Omega-3 fatty acids with minimal benefits in lowering risks of heart disease: Study
The benefits of high omega-3 and omega-6 diets may not be as good as you thought. Researchers have found out that wrong dietary concepts might actually do more harm than good.
No, Mrs. Obama, pre-school obesity is up and your research team might be wrong: Experts
Experts who have inspected the CDC report used by the First Lady to claim childhood obesity in the U.S. has gone down have questioned the data and said the report may be inaccurate.
Google Chromecast set to invade Europe, hits UK market March 19
Various leaks have suggested that UK retailers already have stocks of Google's Chromecast. The streaming stick may invade Europe as early as this week.
Intense exercise for 2.5 hours a week may help cut flu risks: Study
When researchers analyzed how different types and intensities of exercise affect a person's likelihood of catching flu, they have found out that engaging in at least 2.5 hours of vigorous exercise per week can lower a person's chances of catching flu.
