A new study finds that Zika virus, which is already linked to paralysis and birth defects, also may be associated with a deadly type of brain inflammation. Researchers found the Zika […]
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Many U.S. measles cases occur in children whose parents refuse vaccines for religious or philosophical reasons, a new study suggests. Researchers analyzed 18 previous studies of measles in the U.S. […]
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One of the best and most reliable sources of up-to-the-minute weather information is NOAA’s All-Hazard radio network. The system “is a nationwide network of radio stations broadcasting continuous weather information […]
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The Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) offers a great app for your smartphone or tablet. According to the MEMA website, the Massachusetts Alerts app allows you to “Receive emergency alerts […]
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Most people recall the color-coded threat level alert system implemented by the Department of Homeland Security in the aftermath of September 11, 2001. The system was a 5-tiered, colored alert […]
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Orleans has been working on solving its wastewater issues for more than a decade, and within that time a few citizen groups have sprung up to advocate different solutions. One […]
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Having an occasional drink is fine, but “binge” drinking is a known health hazard and now high blood pressure may need to be added to the list of possible consequences. […]
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The National Weather Service in Taunton, MA can issue over 30 different weather alerts to help keep the public safe prior to and during hazardous weather or weather-related events. It […]
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Last week’s cold weather led to the development of ice on some of the ponds and lakes across Cape Cod. However, several days of above freezing temperatures and rain has […]
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