Articles by Rhodilee Jean Dolor
Hepatitis C cases fall in the U.S. but it's not because of any cure
It may appear that the declining number of hepatitis C cases is due to the availability of new and better treatments but researchers think otherwise as most patients with the disease will find them too expensive.
WHO wants you to cut down daily sugar intake to 5 percent of total calories
In order to combat the ill effects of too much sugar intake, such as obesity, diabetes and dental problems, the World Health Organization (WHO) has proposed that daily sugar intake be reduced to just 5 percent of a person's total calorie intake.
High protein diet as bad as smoking for middle-aged people
Depending on your age, a high protein diet may either be good or bad for you. If you are in your middle age though, a high protein diet can increase your risks of cancer and diabetes.
Passive smoking can permanently damage your kid's arteries
You can permanently harm your kids if you expose them to secondhand smoke. A new study provides evidence that parents who smoke can damage their kids' arteries permanently.
Slow release antiretroviral drug holds promise to HIV prevention
A study conducted on monkeys gives hope for a new drug that could prevent HIV infection in humans. One shot of the experimental drug can give protection for up to three months.
Palliative chemotherapy ignores cancer patient's last wishes
Researchers have found that terminally ill cancer patients who opted to undergo palliative chemotherapy were likely to end up dying in an intensive care unit (ICU) and not in the place that they wanted.
Mattress protector not enough to keep off allergy-inducing dust mites
A new study has found that dust mite covers may not really be helpful in alleviating allergy problems. Some doctors, however, will continue recommending the use of dust mite covers.
Infant sleep machines aka white noise machines may hurt baby's hearing, new study warns
Making your baby fall asleep using an infant sleep machine may actually do him more harm than good. A new study has found that infant sleep machines may not be good for the baby's hearing.
Gene mutation that can reduce risk of Type 2 diabetes gets drugmakers' attention
Drug companies are already working on programs that would develop drugs based on a study which found a genetic mutation that decreases one's risks of Type 2 Diabetes.
FDA allows Plan B generic morning-after pills to be sold OTC without age restrictions
The FDA's decision to allow the generic versions of the morning-after pill available over the counter and without age restriction could make contraception more accessible and cheaper for many women.
7-year old boy writes book and raises $750k for his best friend diagnosed with rare liver disease
A seven year old boy wrote a book so he can raise money to find a cure for his friend's rare disease. His effort has raised more than $750,000, all of which goes to the University of Florida School of Medicine, where a group of researchers is working on a cure for Glycogen Storage Disease.
Gutsy teen Elana Simon helps scientists study her rare liver cancer disease
Elana Simon decided to study the rare form of liver cancer she has survived. Her collaboration with other scientists has resulted in the identification of a genetic flaw associated with the disease.
Contraceptive pills linked to increase in multiple sclerosis (MS) risk
A new study has shown a link between use of contraceptive pills and multiple sclerosis but researchers said this should not stop women from using birth control.
FDA wants new nutrition labels to focus on calories and sugar intake
Americans may soon find it easier to make healthier choices when shopping for food and drinks with the proposed changes to nutrition labels. Proposed changes include displaying the calorie counts in bigger and bolder print and adjusting the food portion size to reflect how much Americans actually eat.
Your doctor's stethoscope may be a cesspool of germs, warns new study
The stethoscope may help doctors diagnose and cure illnesses but it can also be a cesspool of germs that could spread bacteria from one patient to another.
Diets rich in unsaturated fats may help prevent bulging tummy
If you do not want to have a bulging tummy, then you might as well go for a diet that is rich in unsaturated fats. A study by researchers in Sweden gives insight on what should be avoided in one's diet, if unhealthy fat build-up is to be avoided.
Offsprings of older fathers at higher risk of developing mental disorder
Findings of a new study have shown that children with older fathers are more at risk of having mental health problems and learning disabilities. Children whose fathers were 45 years old or older, for instance, were more at risk of ADHD and autism than kids whose fathers were between 20 and 24 years old.
Cardiothoracic surgeon uses 3D printed heart to perform life-saving (and time-saving) infant heart surgery
Using a 3D printed heart, a cardiothoracic surgeon was able to cut down the operating time, reduce exploratory incisions and ensure that the 14-month old patient would not need follow-up operations.
Heartbreak linked to increased risk of heart attack, new study warns
There is more to heartbreak than just loneliness. People who have lost their partner apparently are more at risk of suffering from heart attacks or stroke, a new study has found.
Soon cancer diagnosis will be as easy and cheap as pregnancy urine test
People could likely detect the presence of cancer earlier if diagnosis is as easy and as affordable as a pregnancy urine test. Such a solution may soon be available as MIT engineers have developed a cheap urine test that could detect cancer.
Early ovary removal by women with BRCA gene, may reduce long term breast and ovarian cancer risk
Women with high risks of developing breast and ovarian cancers because of genetic mutations may reduce their risks if they resort to having their ovaries removed by the age of 35.
Breakthrough research transforms skin cell into liver cell, giving hope to patients with liver problems
Scientists have found a way to transform skin cells into fully functional liver cells that can grow on their own, giving hope to millions of people worldwide who suffer from liver failure.
DuPage police wage war on heroin overdose with Narcan
Paramedics have long been using Narcan, an anti-overdose drug, to counter the potentially fatal effects of heroin overdose but a new program in Dupage County has made it possible for police officers to carry and use the drug as well.
Drugstore health clinics not recommended for children's primary care needs: AAP
Parents may find that it is easier and even cheaper to bring their sick child to a drugstore health clinic than to a doctor, but a group of pediatricians have opposed the idea.
Fordham University probes mumps outbreak, demands vaccination
Fordham University is witnessing an outbreak of mumps, a contagious disease characterized by painful swelling of the salivary glands, and the university said it will not allow students to return to campus unless they get vaccinated.
Holland America cruise ship sets sail after CDC probes for norovirus outbreak
Holland America Line ms Veendam, a cruise ship set for sail on Sunday, following an investigation by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for norovirus outbreak and a thorough sanitation program. The Holland America ship is the fourth ship to be struck by norovirus outbreak in the past two months, causing its passengers and crew members to report of gastrointestinal illness.
Irish golfer Padraig Harrington opens up about his fight with skin cancer
Padraig Harrington underwent surgery for non-melanoma skin cancer known as "sun spots". The Irish golf star has now spoken out to raise awareness about cancer treatment.
Probe launched for carbon monoxide poisoning in LI mall that kills 1, injures 30
A restaurant manager died and more than 20 others were hospitalized after exposure to high levels of carbon monoxide in a mall in Long Island, New York, over the weekend. Other parts of the mall were evacuated and aired out as precautionary measures.
1 in 3 American seniors getting prescribed painkiller drugs from multiple healthcare service providers
A new research has found that one in three American seniors who benefit from the U.S. Medicare program receives painkiller prescription from several healthcare service providers, putting themselves at risk of injury and even death.
Hidden camera spying on freezing boy in Norway shows there's hope in humanity after all
A new video recorded by a hidden camera that shows strangers coming to the aid of a boy shivering in the cold, has gone viral and reveals that there are still people who do care and are compassionate enough to help children who are in need.
