ABC: Electronic cigarettes or "vapes" are beginning to cause more damage than previously expected. Travis County, TX has reported six lung injuries directly related to e-cigarette use. Across the United States, there have been over 800 related injuries and 12 deaths because of this. Officials!-->…
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In Public Safety: Food has been recently considered as a target for acts of bioterrorism. Scientists are urging the food industry to take precautions to ensure food made in their production plants are not exposed to any potential radioactive contamination, which could affect an entire supply of!-->…
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Stacker: Scientists have been able to link natural disasters to various aspects such as temperature shifts or varying sea levels, but for the first time, scientists have discovered a direct link between natural disasters and climate change. Scientists are now utilizing "attribution research," an!-->…
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Medical News Today: While lots of medical funding goes into cancer treatment every year, this funding is not evenly distributed. Treatments for lung and colon cancer is sparsely funded, while more common cancers, such as breast cancer or leukemia receive the most funding. See the full!-->…
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Medical News Today: A recent study showed that high blood pressure rates, systolic and diastolic, could now be interpreted as signs of stroke or heart disease. This makes sense as these blood pressure rates measure how much pressure blood is placing on arteries, as well as pressure when the heart!-->…
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Of all the natural disasters occurring in 2018, flooding posed the greatest danger, affecting the greatest number of individuals across the world. However, Earthquakes contributed to the greatest number of deaths in 2018, surpassing wildfires, which affected more individuals in the past few years.!-->…
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The average number of natural disasters is increasing at an alarming rate, creating a need for more effective and urgent preparedness measures. As predicted, for example, California is most prone to disasters such as droughts or fires, while states on the East Coast are more prone to cold!-->…
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A shooting in Chicago left six people wounded and one dead in what seems to be a drive-by related incident. Four of the six victims were teenagers. So far, nobody is in custody yet. Read the full article here.
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Among survivors of natural disasters, a study found that much of their mental health issues are sleep-related. This conclusion was drawn from examining mental health patterns from the 2010 Haiti earthquake and other similar incidents. The article emphasized that a better sleep pattern would be of!-->…
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The World Health Organization has declared that the outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo is not an international health emergency. Declaring a state of emergency would require actions such as border control, as well as travel and trade restrictions, which could ultimately provide!-->…
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The United States' disaster preparedness has been improving in recent years as a nation. However, it's ability to successfully combat health disease outbreaks requires improvements. Out of all states, Massachusetts has had the strongest and most consistent disaster preparedness system, based on an!-->…
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Facebook has launched a new feature that enables users to see the movement and spread of any current diseases or outbreaks. This feature also allows public health organizations to inform users about any potential outbreaks in their area and how to take preventative measures. Read the full article !-->…
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Researchers are further investigating a bacterium (Yersinia pestis) that is responsible for the pneumonic plague in many individuals. Due to its almost certain lethality, it is seen as a potential weapon of bioterror, so researchers are looking for methods to effectively treat infected individuals!-->…
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Science Times: In recent years, researchers have been exploring methods to cut back on air pollution as a result of its strong correlation with cardiovascular disease. These efforts include lessening the use of wood and coal and finding more eco-friendly forms of transportation. Read the full!-->…
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