A new project is being undertaken by the US army. They plan to release a vaccine for its soldiers that prevents common viral diseases used by bioterrorists from being transmitted. The vaccine will be tested with mice in the near future to determine it's effectiveness. Learn more about the!-->…
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Many of the toxic waste sites are now posing an additional threat to civilians due to climate change. Thes sites are already dangerous because of their contents, but many of these sites are at risk of flooding due to heavy rains and storms, which could ultimately impact nearby communities.!-->…
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Hypergiant, an Artificial Intelligence company, is building a new model that improves efficiency in search and rescue operations. This product uses geographic and aerial analysis to pinpoint the areas that are most impacted and where to focus their relief efforts on. Read more about the new!-->…
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There has been a recently discovered link between childhood trauma and the risk of developing chronic diseases later on in one's life. A study found that children who are from minority ethnic or gendered groups are more likely to experience more traumatic incidents, thus increasing their risk of!-->…
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The EPA is now proposing that scientists share their raw data if they want their conclusions or theories to be considered valid. This raw data also includes patient medical records, which is subject to privacy restrictions. This is part of the EPA's effort to increase transparency in official!-->…
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Survivornet: With wildfires raging across the state, people are bringing up the fact that ash from the smoke is a big risk for those with breathing issues, and is known to cause lung cancer. Thin paper masks are not helping much, so officials are advising everyone to stay indoors with the windows!-->…
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The Washington Post: Recovering from natural disasters is an arduous and often expensive process. Recent changes in the earth's climate have led to a greater propensity for natural disasters. As such, our outdated response systems should be fixed and equipped with the technology necessary to better!-->…
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Reno Gazette: Animals have acute senses that are much stronger than that of humans. Some animals have even gone as far as predicting human deaths, dangerous blood pressure levels, and now, the onset of a natural disaster. It is believed that the hearing in dogs is capable of detecting the seismic!-->…
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WebMD: Studies on Japanese elderly people recently showed that consuming high levels of trans fats would lead to a greater risk of dementia. Foods with the highest levels of trans fats included candy, pastries, and high-carbohydrate food. Read the full article here.
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Channel3000: A statewide resolution was recently signed by the city of Madison, WI that officially declared racism as a public health crisis. As a predominately white city, people are saying that strides like these are key to spreading notions of social justice across the country. Read the full!-->…
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The CUT: Recent studies have indicated a 56% jump in teenage suicide rates from 2007 to 2017, becoming the second-most common form of death for teenagers. Psychologists are examining the possible reasons for this jump, the biggest one being exposure to the media and its influences. In fact, after!-->…
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Harvard School of Public Health: After the 2011 earthquake in Japan, epidemiologists surveyed the well-being of elderly folks that had been impacted by the area. Astonishingly, they found that, instead of a concern for material goods such as food or shelter, these individuals were more concerned!-->…
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LA Times: Many former theories surrounding the nutritional benefits of certain foods are slowly being debunked by recent advances in scientific research. For instance, red meat is commonly known to be "a killer," but that idea was recently a recent scientific study. Learn more about the research!-->…
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Futurity: As a result of Hurricane Dorian and its impact on countless individuals, officials are advising that everyone who could be affected by any natural disasters to create a safety plan, have plenty of non-perishable food available on hand, and ensure that their evacuation route will be safe.!-->…
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