Boston Herald |
Danger not over: Gas leaks, mold loom for Harvey evacuees
Boston Herald Hurricane Harvey evacuee Lakeithia Bankhead, accompanied by son Russell McCoy, tosses items into the back of a vehicle as she leaves a mass shelter in Houston bound for home on Friday, Sept. 1, 2017. Bankhead said her home was badly flooded and ... |
IFLScience |
Scientists Think They Have Found The Maximum Human Lifespan
IFLScience If you're after eternal life, you better start searching for the philosopher's stone because science says we've hit our natural limit. New research led by Dutch statisticians backs up previous research that puts the maximum human lifespan at 115 years ... Scientists say we cannot hope to live longer than 115 years old despite medical advances What's the longest humans can live? 115 years for women, 114 for men. Plus: how phones, drones help save lives of ... |
Los Angeles Times |
After 15 hepatitis deaths, San Diego County declares local health emergency
Los Angeles Times San Diego County declared a local health emergency Friday night, adding a new level of urgency to a hepatitis A outbreak that has hit hardest among tthe homeless population, killing 15 people and hospitalizing hundreds. The declaration by Dr. Wilma ... |
Texas Tribune |
Harvey's aftermath raises health risks for the region. Here's how to avoid them.
Texas Tribune Even as floodwaters have started receding in some places, experts warn that residents in Harvey-affected areas could still be exposed to numerous health threats, ranging from water contamination to mold to psychological distress. by Giulia Afiune Sept. Public Officials Warn Texans of Health Threats in Harvey's Wake HHS increases presence and resources to help people affected by Hurricane Harvey The dangers of contact with floodwaters after Hurricane Harvey, how to reduce health risks |
13newsnow.com |
Surgery slated for well-known bald eagle struck by car
News & Observer Veterinarians plan to perform surgery next week on a bald eagle that was struck by a car. The Virginian-Pilot reports that the bird, known as HK, suffered bruising to his lungs and a fracture on one of his right legs on Friday. Blood in the eagle's ... Bald Eagle hit by car, injured in Virginia Beach Bald eagle hospitalized after being hit by vehicle in Va. Beach |