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How Did Radiation Impact the ‘Liquidators’ of the Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster?

How Did Radiation Impact the ‘Liquidators’ of the Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster?

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The 1986 nuclear power plant explosion in Chernobyl hurled huge amounts of radioactive material into the air. In the minutes to years that followed, around 530,000 recovery operation workers, such as firefighters, called "liquidators," went in to put out the fires and clean up the toxic mess. These liquidators, who worked between 1987 and 1990,…
Another Winter Season Storm Is Coming. Here’s How It Can Impact Your Mental Health.

Another Winter Season Storm Is Coming. Here’s How It Can Impact...

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Late last month, a dangerous winter storm descended on the Midwest and sent temperatures plunging to dangerous lows. On January 31, the National Weather Service recorded early morning temperatures in Chicago at negative 21 degrees Fahrenheit, the second coldest temperature ever recorded for the city. Now, meteorologists are setting their sights on the Northeast, where another…
Here’s how ‘Medicare for All’ would impact every part of the $3.5 trillion United States health care system

Here’s how ‘Medicare for All’ would impact every part of the...

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"Medicare for All" sound like a simple idea: Everyone in the US would receive comprehensive healthcare coverage from the government. But the reality of implementing that idea, which has become a major focus of debate among the contenders to be the 2020 Democratic presidential candidate, is far more complex. It would represent the biggest reshaping…
Yes, heat can affect your brain and mood. Here’s why

Yes, heat can affect your brain and mood. Here’s why

Extreme heat can slow cognition and increase anxiety, research finds. AleksandarGeorgiev/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption AleksandarGeorgiev/Getty Images Extreme heat can slow cognition and increase anxiety, research finds. AleksandarGeorgiev/Getty Images If you're feeling a bit brain-fogged these days, you might not be wrong to blame it on the heat. Several summers back, researchers in Boston…
‘It alters the video game’: The head of health and life sciences at Intel breaks down how 5G will impact health care

‘It alters the video game’: The head of health and life...

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Jennifer Esposito is on a mission. Her goal: Get healthcare on board with new technology. "I want healthcare to be the first one to go try and leverage 5G for example, or IOT," Esposito, the general manager of the chipmaker Intel's health and life-sciences group, told Business Insider. "I think that's where we can help,…
Turkey Salmonella Break Out, 164 Sick, 1 Death: How This May Affect Thanksgiving

Turkey Salmonella Break Out, 164 Sick, 1 Death: How This May...

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A Thanksgiving turkey is often accompanied by things such as vegetables, pie, cranberry sauce, and gravy. How can you make sure that it isn't accompanied by Salmonella? (Photo: Getty Images) Quick quiz: which of the following 8 active Salmonella outbreaks listed on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website do you think will…
The environment armageddon is ending up being a ‘medical emergency situation.’ Here are 8 methods it might impact your health.

The environment armageddon is ending up being a ‘medical emergency situation.’...

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Climate change has played a role in expanding the reach of dengue fever, the report said. Deaths from the disease are going up quickly, particularly in southeast Asia and the Americas. Though skin cancer is rising in some areas as well, the connection to climate change is more behavioral than environmental. People are likely to…
Do Blackouts Affect Homes With Solar Panels? Sometimes     – CNET

Do Blackouts Affect Homes With Solar Panels? Sometimes ...

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This story is part of Choosing Earth, a series that chronicles the impact of climate change and explores what's being done about the problem. Blackouts happen. They can be a minor inconvenience, a serious health concern or something in between, but most people would rather avoid them, especially if they're unprepared. The rise in rooftop…

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