Officials found a bat carrying rabies in Irvine Regional Park last weekend. This case led to warnings about how easily the virus can spread to people. Rabies is almost always deadly once symptoms show up. But quick action after exposure can prevent illness. The virus can enter the body through smal
A slow-moving storm line is pushing through western Montana, traveling about as fast as a bicycle ride. From just west of Frenchtown all the way to Florence, the system brings a mix of wind and hail that should stick around until mid-afternoon. The National Weather Service has flagged this for speci
Southern Maine isn’t the only place getting soaked this weekend. A strong storm system rolling through the region is bringing heavy rain and rough conditions to the coast and inland areas. The National Weather Service has scrambled to issue warnings before the worst of it hits, turning a typical wee
Northern Michigan is under a serious dry alert. The state has hit pause on burn permits for outdoor fires because the risk of wildfires is rising fast. Experts warn that with no rain in sight for another week, even a small spark could turn into a serious blaze. The problem isn’t just the heat—it’s t
Workers who spend their days on vibrating machines face serious health risks over time. A new tool aims to make those risks easier to study. Scientists built a portable system that records whole-body vibrations—those constant shakes and jolts from operating equipment like tractors or bulldozers. Ins
Doctors now have a clearer way to watch radiation treatment as it happens. A special camera picks up tiny blue flashes called Cherenkov light, which appear when radiation hits the skin. This isn’t just a cool trick—it helps spot mistakes right away. Instead of waiting for scans after treatment, medi
The United States received two health alerts this week: one for hantavirus and another for Ebola. When officials send out warnings, my role as chief medical officer is to brief doctors, nurses and clinic staff about what to watch for. This routine work is turning into a headline as the Ebola o
Scientists let AI programs run tiny towns for two weeks to see what happens when machines decide everything. Each AI was given a town, ten robot citizens, and tools to build houses, libraries, and police stations. They could also vote on rules. One model, Claude, kept everyone alive and stopped all
Doctors sometimes swap how patients get medicine for long-term health problems. One option is to switch from infusions in the arm to quick shots under the skin. A study looked at people with Behçet’s disease—an illness that causes swelling and pain—who were already feeling well after getting medicin
A Hampton restaurant just lost its ability to host live shows or serve drinks after a string of safety problems. City leaders decided to pull its special permit following a shooting in the parking lot and two fights inside the building in recent weeks. The first problem happened early one Saturday
