World's Largest Rodents Making Their Home At Rio's Olympic Golf Course

11.08.2016

But Kuchar, Watson, Reed and Fowler have a different point of view about the Rio Games and Tuesday, at a Team USA press conference, they dispelled a lot of the misconceptions about the golf course , the competition and the Olympic experience.

Study shows possible link between Zika and joint deformities

11.08.2016

This condition hadn't previously been linked to Zika, although two previous reports suggested there might be an association with the virus, researchers said. "In fact, researchers are now referring to the range of health problems linked to Zika virus infection in the womb as "congenital Zika syndrome", although the researchersare still trying to figure out all of the health problems that this syndrome might involve".

TSA: Plastic 3-D printer gun confiscated at Reno airport

TSA: Plastic 3-D printer gun confiscated at Reno airport

11.08.2016

A man from Augusta County was caught with a loaded handgun at a Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) checkpoint by Transportation Security Administration officers on Tuesday morning, following a similar but unrelated incident on Sunday when another man was also stopped with a loaded gun at one of the airport's checkpoints.

Some Babies with Microcephaly from Zika Also Have Curving Joints

11.08.2016

The new findings underscore warnings from top health officials over the past several months that microcephaly and brain malformations could be the tip of the iceberg regarding birth defects linked to the virus. All the children underwent high definition scanning of the joints and surrounding tissues, but there was no evidence of joint abnormalities. Apparently, parents should be more alarmed about Zika virus from now on, since the microorganism is not only capable of causing microcephaly.

Coming off a double-gold night, Phelps returns for 200 IM

11.08.2016

As for these Games on a whole compared to past Olympics, he said these are "more painful, but I'm enjoying it a lot more". "That event is kind of like my bread and butter", Phelps said. "I'm pretty sure it's the closest I've come to throwing up in the middle of a race". "I just did a time that he hasn't done in four years, so he can keep quiet now".

Olympics-Swimming-Phelps wins back the one that got away

11.08.2016

Michael Phelps claimed his 20th Olympic gold medal by winning the men's 200m butterfly final at the Rio Olympics on Tuesday. The win, which gave Phelps his 20th gold medal, was sweet revenge since he lost to South Africa's le Clos at the 2012 Olympic Games.

Olyampians endorse Hijama, Michael Phelps shines with 21 gold

11.08.2016

Cupping is offered at more than a half-dozen business in the Baltimore area, including Baltimore Shiatsu Acupuncture Center in Baltimore, all four locations of Ojas Wellness Center, and Well-Being Massage Studio in Columbia. While using a suction cup on sore muscles seems harmless, some observers point out that people who heat the cups could potentially burn themselves.

Olympics-Soccer-Argentina, Mexico crash out

11.08.2016

This is the ruthless nature of tournament football and it was clear when the draw was made that one country would be going home with their proverbial "medal aspiration" tail between their legs. Holders Mexico and twice winners Argentina were knocked out of the Olympic men's soccer tournament on Wednesday while Nils Petersen scored five as Germany progressed to the next round by hammering hapless Fiji 10-0.

Clinton focuses on Zika in battleground state of Florida

Clinton focuses on Zika in battleground state of Florida

11.08.2016

The Zika virus is typically transmitted via mosquitoes, and is especially risky during pregnancy because it can cause the birth defect microcephaly - where babies are born with a small head and underdeveloped brain. Lawmakers should pass the $1.1 billion bipartisan bill for the mosquito-borne virus, Clinton said, or come up with a new compromise. In January, the state started monitoring pregnant women who show evidence of Zika.

EPA Funds Research Into Low-Cost Air Quality Monitors

11.08.2016

Intermountain Health Care also provided a helpful pamphlet for anyone wondering how to interpret air quality data. According to the EPA's 2020 Environmental Justice Action Agenda , the agency will "integrate environmental justice into everything we do, cultivate strong partnerships to improve on-the-ground results, and chart a path forward for achieving better environmental outcomes and reducing disparities in the nation's most overburdened communities".