Measles case reported in another state
“The infected infant arrived in Atlanta from outside of the U.S. and is being cared for at Egleston at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta,” the Georgia Department of Public Health said…
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In Treating Ebola, Even Using a Stethoscope Becomes a Challenge
Global Health By DONALD G. McNEIL Jr. Doctors treating Ebola patients while wearing “the full spacesuit” — protective gear, including waterproof hoods — are struggling with a clinician’s dilemma: what…
Another Big Storm Bears Down On New England
Winter-weary New England, which has been battered recently by a series of major snowstorms, braced Sunday for even more. Light flurries fell in the morning, but the “long duration” storm…
Fire Volcano In Guatemala Erupts, Spewing Rock And Ash
A national disaster preparedness official in Guatemala says the Fire Volcano has exploded, spewing incandescent rock and ash that dusted surrounding communities. – The volcano sits on the border of…
New England Braces For Another Storm, Maybe A Foot Of Snow
Winter-weary New England saw more snow flurries on Saturday and braced for several days of heavy snowfall, possibly totaling a foot or more. A winter storm warning posted by the…
Android Ad’s Unlikely Animal Pals Will Warm You Up Inside
We already know that lots of people adore different animal species interacting with each other. So it’s no surprise that the new ad for Google’s Android, “Friends Furever,” has gotten…
Measles cases at Chicago-area day care center rise to 5
Health officials had said earlier in the week that two children under age 1 who attended the KinderCare Learning Center in Palatine, Illinois, tested positive for the measles, and tests…
Windy Storm Sweeps Down West Coast
A windy storm sweeping down the West Coast knocked down trees, ripped through freeway and street signs, delayed hundreds of flights and knocked out power for thousands of people in…
California measles cases top 100
Many of the cases32are in Orange County, home to Disneyland, where an outbreak of the disease began in mid-December. Eight of the children who have contracted measles are younger than…
NASA’s Latest Robot Is Exploring Earth’s Volcanoes
Sure, lava is amazing. But for geologists, the real intrigue lies just below the volcanic surface. It’s why researchers at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) are developing small machines, called…
Doctor’s notes: American Ebola survivor sees resilience among fellow survivors
The group was diverse — elderly, young people, even little children. Some educated, some not. Roughly equal numbers of men and women; some dressed up in nice clothes, some in…
Chimps still stuck in research labs despite promise of retirement
In June 2013, the agency’s top officials pledged with great fanfare to eventually retire the chimps to habitats where they could roam more freely instead of being cooped up in…
Cory Batey, Convicted Of Rape At Vanderbilt: ‘I Can’t Express How Sorry I Am’ (VIDEO)
In an exclusive interview with Dr. Phil from prison, where Cory Batey awaits sentencing after being convicted of raping an unconscious classmate in a Vanderbilt University dorm room, the former…
Watch What Makes Former Vanderbilt Football Player Convicted Of Rape Cry (VIDEO)
In the video above, Dr. Phil asks Corey Batey, the former Vanderbilt University football player who was just convicted of aggravated rape and aggravated sexual battery of a fellow female…
Parents to parents: Vaccinating is personal
Doctors told Vallejos she had four options: abortion; taking the pregancy to term and letting nature take its course; putting her baby through three separate reconstructive heart surgeries after birth;…
California Is No Longer 100 Percent Drought-Stricken
For the first time in almost a year, there is drought-free land in California — but it isn’t very much. – The entire state relies on the snowpack to melt…
Flu epidemic seems to be slowing, but 8 more children have died
The data comes from the week ending January 31 based on pneumonia and influenza mortality surveillance, the season is still above epidemic levels, as is typical during flu season. –…
5 Lessons Boys Should Learn from Their Moms
I am a doctor, medical news correspondent, and daytime TV co-host, but the single most important title I have is “Mom.” My son is 16 years old, my daughter is…
How bad is measles around the world?
The United States is grappling with the resurgence of a disease it eliminated 15 years ago. But it’s not alone. Data by the World Health Organization indicate that measles immunization…
How Warming May Alter Critical ‘Atmospheric Rivers’
The hose has been turned back on full-force over Northern California: A stream of moisture is flowing over the drought-riddled state and dropping copious amounts of rain just days after…
Canadian Snow Drifts Were No Match For This Determined Freight Train
This freight train is like Thomas the Tank Engine’s brawny older cousin. In place of positive self-talk and “thinking it can,” it relies on pure power. – H/T The Verge
Manatee Party Shuts Down Florida Refuge In The Best Possible Way
Manatee lovers — by which we mean the entire world — get a look at this. Three Sisters Springs in Florida’s Crystal River Refuge has been periodically shut down to…
Sheep Forgets How To Sheep, Frolics With Dogs Instead
The sheep in Scotland are really going to the dogs. – Gives new meaning to the idea of a “sheep dog,” doesn’t it?
Fit Nation: Weight loss Week 1 — the hiccups
They will go away. Well, Week one of the CNN Fit Nation Challenge has presented me with some hiccups. My hiccups started just before Christmas; my right knee started aching….
What You Need To Hear If Your Grown Child Still Lives With You (VIDEO)
Mike and Vicki say they want their 37-year-old son, Ryan, to move out of their garage, where he’s been living with his girlfriend. Watch their story here. – Watch Friday’s…
What Your Grown Child Needs To Hear If He’s Still Living With You (VIDEO)
Ryan, 37, is living in his parents’ garage with his girlfriend — an arrangement that his parents say they want to end, so they turn to Dr. Phil for help….
Measles confirmed at Chicago-area day care center
Officials say it is not clear whether these cases are linked to a previously confirmed case in suburban Cook County or to the outbreak associated with Disneyland in California. In…
‘Our Son Was Making Millions But Now Is Living In Our Garage’ (VIDEO)
Ryan, 37, has been living in his parents’ garage with his 24-year-old girlfriend for the last few months — and his parents say it’s time for that arrangement to end….
Cat Battles Snow Drift Like Nobody’s Business
This cat does to a snow drift what we’d like to do to winter. Watch Rudiger take on a 4-foot wall of the white stuff that piled up recently in…
How To Keep Your Pets Safe And Warm During Cold Weather
Winters may be getting warmer every year, but that doesn’t mean these frigid temperatures and snow storms are going anywhere. It’s always best to be prepared — you can stock…