Articles by Rhodilee Jean Dolor
Not a bitter pill: Experts to test 'chocolate' pill, might be sweet for health of human hearts
Experts will conduct a study to see if pills that contain the nutrients found in chocolates can prevent cardiovascular diseases. The study, which will involve 18,000 participants, will be the first large scale study on cocoa flavanols.
Oculus Rift gives drivers a first person POV of car crashes (no broken bones involved, thanks to virtual reality)
NRMA Insurance launched the Crashed Car Showroom to promote road safety. It used the Oculus Rift virtual reality headset to give visitors an idea what it is like to be in a car crash.
San Diego zoo welcomes cute baby gorilla via C-section
An 18-year old gorilla at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park gave birth to a baby girl via cesarean section. The gorilla named Imami started to labor Wednesday morning but had difficulty giving birth so she was transported to the Safari Park hospital to undergo an emergency c-section.
Riken left red-faced as stem cell scientists say STAP cells research wrong
Stop on that STAP. Riken Institute in Japan has launched an investigation about a stem cell research paper suspect of certain discrepancies that led the science community doubting if results can really be replicated.
New York hospital alerts more than 4,000 patients of possible HIV and hepatitis infection
The South Nassau Communities Hospital has informed more than 4,000 of its patients that they may have possibly been infected with HIV and hepatitis through an insulin pen reservoir that was possibly used more than once.
Take that cholesterol pill, statins have minimal side effects: Study
To take or to skip statins? New studies have revealed that these drugs are not the culprit for side effects attributed to them.
10k Fitbit Force users complain of skin rash, 1 mn fitness trackers recalled
Given that all Fitbit Force devices will be recalled, Fitbit is prepared to refund approximately one million units after receiving 10,000 complaints that its wristband is causing skin problems.
New vaginal gel can protect women from HIV long after sex
A vaginal gel that contains an antiretroviral drug called raltegravir can potentially protect women from getting infected with HIV regardless if it is applied hours after sexual contact.
When it comes to cancer, the doctor may be out. U.S. fears of cancer doctor shortage in the next decade
Experts have projected new cancer cases to increase by 42 percent by 2025 but there are not enough oncologists entering the workforce to meet this growing demand for cancer treatment services.
Mood of Facebook posts may be contagious
Researchers observed that emotions are contagious on social media with negative posts spawning additional negative posts and positive posts likewise resulting in more positive posts.
FDA approves HPV test to replace pap smear for cervical cancer detection
An advisory panel of the Food and Drug administration (FDA) has given its approval on an HPV test that can be used to replace Pap smear for detecting cervical cancer in women who are 25 years old and over.
People Power: Drug company gives in to pressure, will provide $50K antiviral drug to dying kid
Chimerix, which earlier refused to give its experimental drug to a seven year old cancer survivor battling with adenovirus infection has announced on Tuesday it has finally decided to donate the drug to the dying kid.
Study indexes places with best brain health
Maryland may be a small state but according to the 2014 America's Brain Health Index, it has the healthiest brains in the country. Prevalence of Alzheimer's disease in Maryland is also low and there are very few smokers.
Mineral in rough diamond hints at oceans of water deep inside Earth
A seemingly worthless brown diamond found in Brazil and bought by scientists for $20 contained evidence that there is water deep inside earth.
Memory fails us when we 'step' out of the body
Findings of a new study suggest that the body plays a crucial role in how we remember things as the brain creates experiences based on information from the different senses.
More marijuana users than cocaine users in U.S. Study
Marijuana use in the United States has significantly increased from 2006 to 2010 while use of cocaine has dropped during the same period.
Pharma co. Chimerix receives flak for refusing to treat dying kid with experimental drug
A drug company has been receiving unwanted attention after it refused to donate a potentially lifesaving but still experimental drug to a seven-year old cancer survivor.
Experimental blood test promises to predict Alzheimer's disease...but raises ethical concerns
An accurate test for predicting Alzheimer's disease may soon be available as a team of researchers have found biomarkers in the blood that can predict the onset of the disease two to three years before the symptoms show up.
Ouch! Tick bites may make you allergic to red meat
Getting bitten by lone star tick, commonly found in wooded areas, can get you to develop an allergy to a type of sugar found in red meat known as alpha-gal.
Measles outbreak in Manhattan and Bronx make epidemiologists scratch their heads
Two of the children infected in the measles outbreak were not vaccinated because their parents did not want them to. Health officials urge everyone to get vaccinated because measles could lead to complications and even death.
Flu vaccination rule for preschoolers or daycare kids helped bring down hospitalization rates
A Connecticut law that requires children entering preschool or daycare to have flu shots has led to increased vaccination rates and led to a decline in flu-related hospitalization in young children by about 12 percent, findings of a new study showt.
Heroin-related deaths are 'growing public health crisis,' warn US Atty Gen. Eric Holder
Attorney General Eric Holder has declared that the increasing number of heroin-related deaths in the U.S. is an "urgent public health crisis" and said that his agency is working to combat the problem through tougher enforcement and improved drug treatment efforts.
Forget Barbie. New Lammily doll looks prettier and most importantly, healthier
Lammily doll has been designed based on body proportions of an average teenage girl and the fashion doll may soon be available in toy shops. Buh-bye, Barbie.
Volte-face: Dr. Sanjay Gupta joins list of medical marijuana supporters
It has been eight months since CNN's chief medical correspondent changed his mind on marijuana but his support for medical pot has not waned since. He even said he is "doubling down" on the medical weed.
Alzheimer's nearly as deadly as cancer and heart disease
More people die from Alzheimer's disease than what was previously thought. Researchers said it is difficult to estimate the number of Alzheimer's death based on death certificates because the immediate cause of death is often written on the death certificate and not dementia.
Gene therapy may be the wonder 'drug' to cure HIV
Doctors are interested in gene therapy for treating HIV as there are some people who have natural immunity to the virus. A study conducted by a team of researchers shows that genome editing can be a safe treatment option for HIV.
Antibiotics overuse in U.S. hospitals is a growing problem, CDC warns
CDC has recommended new practices to curb poor prescription practices as health experts found that antibiotic overuse and misuse are prevalent in the U.S.
Gilead Sciences' blockbuster $84k Hepatitis C drug has just made its CEO a billionaire
Gilead's earnings generated mostly by its hepatitis C drug Sovaldi benefit its CEO John Martin as well, as he owns 4.2 million shares of the company.
Angry outburst may trigger heart attack
A new study has shown that angry outbursts can increase your risks of having a heart attack, giving you another reason why you should avoid losing your temper and keep your cool even if you're under stressful situations.
TV in children's bedroom may make them obese
A new study suggests that children's weight is influenced by whether or not they have a television in their bedroom and regardless of the amount of time they spend watching TV.
