Articles by Rhodilee Jean Dolor
Saline IV bags shortage hits U.S. hospitals
Hospitals are now using smaller saline IV bags and healthcare service providers have been told to look for alternative solutions to cope with the shortage.
Breath test can now detect lung cancer
Certain compounds found in a person's breath can give clues as to whether a person has a lung cancer or not.
Bubonic plague DNA discovered in teeth hints at future outbreak
The Black Death and the Plague of Justinian were caused by different strains of the same bacteria and scientists are warning of the possibility of future outbreak.
Gun study shows U.S. kids most vulnerable
Twenty children in the U.S. are brought to the hospital everyday because of gunshot wounds. Children and adolescents appear to be most vulnerable to the risks of using and owning firearms.
Pesticide DDT exposure may lead to Alzheimer's
A new study has found that patients with Alzheimer's disease had almost four times as much DDT in their body than healthy people.
Human body not fit for space travel
The human body faces major hurdles when it comes to deep space travel. Humankind has dreamed of conquering outer space, but while we have successfully sent astronauts beyond the earth's atmosphere, human bodies apparently remain unfit for space travel.
Impulsive people are more likely to be food addicts
Researchers found that people who have impulsive personalities are more likely to be addicted to food.
Music therapy may help younger cancer patients heal
A new study shows that music-based intervention aided by a music therapist can help young cancer patients cope with grueling treatments.
Bedtime smartphone usage may get you fired from your job
Using your smartphone at night could sap the energy you need to be focused and efficient during the day.
The stethoscope is past its prime and will give way to handheld ultrasound technology: Report
The stethoscope, which has been around for nearly 200 years, may soon get replaced by hand-held ultrasound devices, doctors have predicted.
Electric shock leaves California electrician starry-eyed
Fourteen thousand volts of electricity passing through the body and optic nerves of an electrician in California has left him with star-shaped cataracts and poor vision.
Forget doughnut rock: Mars rover Opportunity celebrates 10 years on Red Planet by finding life-friendly trace of water
Scientists have found evidence suggesting that there was once a neutral-water environment in Mars. Scientists, who were earlier baffled by the finding of a jelly doughnut-shaped rock near Mars rover Opportunity, are now celebrating the discovery of life-friendly water traces on the Red Planet.
Canine cancer CTVT is 11,000 years old and was transmitted sexually, scientists say
Cancer can apparently spread by sexual contact, at least in dogs, and it is the oldest and most widely spread form of cancer on the planet.
The caramel color in your cola may kill you, Consumer Reports warns
If you love drinking cola, beware! A potentially carcinogenic chemical called 4-methylimidazole (4-MeI) is found in some types of the artificial coloring used in sodas, Consumer Reports has warned. The FDA is probing how dangerous it can be.
Scientists discover new Amazon dolphin species after nearly a century
The discovery of Inia araguaiaensis is the first of its kind after almost 100 years when the now extinct river dolphin, Lipotes vexillifer, was discovered in 1918.
Omega-3 aka fish oil may help preserve brain cells in older people
Eating fish and food rich in Omega-3 fatty acid may preserve your brain power in old age. If you haven't been eating fish, it's time you include it in your diet.
Pancreatic cancer screening may soon be possible, a new blood test suggests
Preliminary results of a new research has given hope for early detection of pancreatic cancer. Preliminary results of a new research gives hope that pancreatic cancer could soon be detected in the early stages.
Is Instagram's butt star Jen Selter the next big thing in fitness?
Jen Selter has been dubbed as "the next Jillian Michaels" regardless of the fact that she doesn't have any formal fitness training. Thanks to her butt.
Hate winter? Don't, it may help you lose weight
A new study suggests that a mildly cold temperature may help boost the efficacy of your weight loss efforts.
At least 1 in 4 sharks and rays facing extinction in near future
Researchers have found that more than 30 percent of the 1,041 known species of sharks, rays and chimaera are at risk of extinction.
Working night shift may wreck your body, warns new study
A new study warns that working on a night shift can lead to long-term damage to your body. Working on a night shift may not really be a good idea regardless if you get paid more than when you work during day time.
Incipio Cashwrap case brings Isis mobile payment support to iPhones
Incipio Cashwrap case transforms the iPhone into an NFC-ready device and the case has been spotted in select AT&T retail locations.
Insurance firms begin selling wedding day policies
A small number of insurance firms are now offering a way for couples to mitigate losses from cancelled wedding ceremonies.
Can sunshine help lower blood pressure? British researchers say yes
Sunlight may apparently reduce one's risks of a heart attack and stroke by helping reduce high blood pressure, a new study has suggested.
Your doctor's white coat may be cesspool of germs
Experts suggest a new voluntary dress code for health workers to help mitigate the spread of germs from clothes and accessories.
Mysterious bee killer identified as mutating virus
The researchers have finally found the cause behind the mass death of honeybees in the past couple few years - a mutating virus that transferred from plants to bees.
What does Yahoo want with mobile marketing startup Sparq?
Sparq happens to be Yahoo's second acquisition this year but what does the Internet giant want with a company that focuses on mobile marketing?
Older people who love life, are more active
A new study suggests that people who enjoy life are healthier and more active in old age than unhappy people.
Biocon CANMAb to make breast cancer treatment affordable in India
CANMAb will be sold 25 percent cheaper than Roche's Herceptin, which is already priced significantly lower in India than in developed countries.
Smarties snorting on the rise in middle schools: Why you should worry
Buying Smarties may seem normal and harmless but some kids buy them not to eat them but to snort them.
