WBUR |
Report Finds Mass. Among Fittest States In The Country
WBUR A report published last week by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and Trust for America's Health found Massachusetts is the third least obese state with an adult obesity rate of just under 24 percent. The report isn't all good news. It reveals a ... |
India Today |
Domestic violence ups death risk in Indian women, says study
India Today Indian men were more likely to die after sustaining any one of the three categories of injury than either Indian women or US men and women. IANS · Ians@intoday.com. September 2, 2017 | UPDATED 12:51 IST. A +A -. Photo: Pinterest ... Code of silence makes death more likely for Indian assault victims Indian women are at higher risk of death due to Domestic Violence than American women: Study Indian female assault patients 40 times more susceptible to death than their US counterparts: Study |
WLS-TV |
Newsviews: Red Cross responds to Harvey
WLS-TV Tropical Storm Harvey dumped record amounts of rainfall on the city of Houston, trapping people inside their homes and cars. Rescuers pulled thousands of people to safety. Many are now staying in one of the shelters set up across the state. Another key ... Red Cross trains shelter workers in Albany Western Massachusetts Red Cross chapter trains local residents on Hurricane Harvey response efforts New Red Cross volunteers, eager to help Harvey victims, get training in Central Ohio |
89.3 KPCC |
Has salt gotten an unfair shake?
89.3 KPCC Sodium is a key element in table salt, and it's also essential for life. It helps regulate our blood volume. It shuttles nutrients into our bodies and brains. It allows our muscles to contract and our nerves to pulse with electricity. Yet for decades ... |
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. Are The Floodwaters From Hurricane Harvey A Health Risk? The hidden health dangers of flooding These are the biggest health risks Texans face in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey |