A damaged chemical tank in Southern California has a crack — potentially lowering the risk of a cataclysmic explosion — though an evacuation order remains in effect for some 50,000 area residents with no timeline on when they can return, fire officials said Sunday. Orange County Fire Authority Capt. Wayhowe Huang said that fire officials … Read more
Officials have increased the number of countries in Africa at risk for Ebola from three to 10. A third entry point is open for Americans traveling from certain high-risk countries back into the U.S. Holly Williams reports. Source link
More than 50,000 people have been evacuated due to a failing industrial tank filled with an extremely hazardous chemical that is leaking from an aerospace facility in Southern California, and it could explode. The governor has declared a state of emergency. Lana Zak reports. Source link
GLP-1 drugs may be linked to a lower risk of cancer progression, according to new research that will be presented next week at the American Society of Clinical Oncology’s annual meeting. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The list of health benefits tied to the diabetes … Read more
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, director of the National Institutes of Health and acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, spoke with “CBS Evening News” anchor Tony Dokoupil about what risks hantavirus poses to the U.S. public. Source link
Readers share different viewpoints on the abortion drug. Source link
An Illinois food manufacturer is recalling several snack products due to concerns that they may be contaminated with salmonella, according to a recall notice with the Food and Drug Administration. The recall affects nut mixes and a corn mix manufactured by John B. Sanfilippo and Son and sold under the brand names Southern Style Nuts, Fisher, … Read more
A deadly strain of hantavirus broke out aboard a cruise ship for the first time, with more than 150 people on board. With three deaths among eight confirmed cases so far, Dr. Céline Gounder discusses the wider risks. Source link
Washington — The U.S. military is directing commercial ships towards a route in the Strait of Hormuz farther from Iran that the Navy has spent weeks clearing. The U.S. warns that transiting the normal route could be “extremely hazardous” because of mines laid in the strait by Iran. The notice to mariners posted the same … Read more
Utz Quality Foods is recalling some Zapp’s and Dirty brand potato chips due to potential salmonella contamination from an ingredient. The seasoning includes dry milk powder that could contain the organism, according to a May 4 recall notice from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young … Read more