NBC News: A recent study shows that repeated flu shots over many years does not lessen their protectiveness in children. Findings also show that repeated shots may actually boost immunity against some strains. The article was published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Read more…
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CNBC: A Miami mansion has just hit the market, publicizing its disaster-preparedness characteristics. The house is reportedly fireproof for up to 4 hours, hurricane-proof, and bulletproof. The walls were built using insulated concrete forms and hollow pieces of polystyrene foam, reinforced with…
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Independent: On Sunday night, three strong earthquakes over 6.0 in magnitude struck the Canadian province of British Columbia. Because this area is part of the Ring of Fire, it is at high risk for these natural disasters. Read more about it here.
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Forbes: A few weeks ago a Facebook security vulnerability surfaced, putting tens of millions of users at risk for account hacking. Purchasing a cybersecurity company would allow Facebook to more easily incorporate cybersecurity into the company backbone. Read more about it here.
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The Guardian: The death toll from Hurricane Michael has risen above 18, and officials expect this number to increase as rescue crews continue their searches. There is still no cellphone signal in the most devastated areas, so there is concern that unaccounted for individuals could be trapped and…
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NBC News: A polio-like illness called acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) has been reported in 85 cases across the U.S. It is viral and causes muscle weakness and in some cases paralysis. Patients with symptoms need immediate care. Read more here about why this virus is puzzling doctors.
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The Guardian: A 5.9 magnitude earthquake struck the northern coast of Haiti. At least 11 people were killed, and over a hundred were injured. The full extent of the damage is still being assessed. Read more here.
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BBC: Starting in 2020, basic passwords such as “admin” and “password” will be unavailable for electronics firms. In the past, easy-to-guess passwords have made hacking easier and quicker. The Information Privacy: Connected Devices bill was passed, writing this new cyber security rule into law. Read…
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BBC News: After a major quake and tsunami rocked Palu, 408 people were killed and about 500 were injured. The full scale of casualties and damage is still unknown. The earthquake had a magnitude of 7.5, but occurred at a rather shallow depth and caused a tsunami. Find out more of the details here.
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NPR: After last season where 80,000 people died from influenza, officials are trying to increase vaccination rates. In the United States the vaccination rate is approximately 47 percent, far lower than the desired 70 percent target. Some reasons to get vaccinated: you are vulnerable, it’s your civic…
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WHO: The Emergency Committee met for the first time (via teleconference) regarding the Ebola Virus outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Friday, May 18th. The committee decided that the current situation does not meet the criteria for a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. Key…
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USA Today: As the volcanic eruptions continue in Hawaii, the new threat of “laze” has surfaced. Laze is a toxic combination of lava and haze that occurs when extremely hot lava comes into contact with much cooler ocean water. This contact results in explosions, sending hydrochloric acid and…
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Fox News: As Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano continues to erupt, officials consider possible worst-case scenarios for the island. Since the eruptions began almost two weeks ago, 20 fissures have opened. It is possible that the eruption will be long-lived, threatening and exposing more homes to danger.…
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Express: There’s been a new Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. So far the outbreak has killed 23 people. The World Health Organization is currently sending experimental vaccines to the affected area. The main concern is that the outbreak could spread to the more densely populated…
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