Health

Firefighters from across the western United States, military planes and National Guards have gone to California to take part in the fight against dozens of major wildfires after Donald Trump declared a state of disaster. The least of the blazes, including the second and third largest wildfires included California history, …

One study suggests that flu viruses can spread through the air, not only in droplets – which a person who carries the virus releases when they talk, cough or sneeze – but also on microscopic dust particles. Share on PinterestResearch suggests that microscopic dust particles can spread flu viruses. Seasonal …

Ivan Mirabelli cruises through Westwood Hills, past manicured lawns, large houses and scattered workers, causing his outlying neighborhood to keep its appearance up, even in a pandemic. In addition to short walks and a few outdoor meetings, Mirabelli said he has been helped at home. His job in finance – …

On Saturday, the Oregon Health Authority reported that three more people had died from COVID-19, bringing the state’s death toll to 417 people. The newly reported deaths include a 37-year-old woman in Multnomah County. They tested positive on August 10 and died on August 15 in Providence St. Vincent Medical …

A group of UK scientists has found that a “scorching” 28 trillion tonnes of ice has disappeared from the earth’s surface since 1994. By analyzing satellite studies, the group found that melting glaciers and ice sheets could dramatically kill sea levels, possibly reaching one meter (3 feet) by the end …