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Harvard study finds people who live near nuclear plants more likely to die of cancer

Harvard study finds people who live near nuclear plants more likely to die of cancer

By Stephen Beech People who live near nuclear power plants are more likely to die of cancer, according to a new study. Researchers found that counties located closer to operational nuclear power plants have higher rates of cancer mortality than those located further away. The findings remain the same even

Virus kills dozens of tigers in Thailand park

Virus kills dozens of tigers in Thailand park

A deadly virus and bacterial infection have killed at least 72 tigers at a private animal park in Thailand's north in recent weeks, authorities said. The provincial livestock office in Chiang Mai said in a statement on Friday that testing detected the highly infectious canine distemper virus as

Holland Lake Lodge owners clear wastewater hurdle for reopening

The historic Holland Lake Lodge could soon open for private events after the Missoula Board of Health approved a temporary wastewater plan for the site on Thursday, despite some public concerns it could contaminate groundwater. The health board voted 5-2 to give the owners of the lodge a county

Menstrual pads and tampons can contain toxic substances – here’s what to know about this emerging health issue

Menstrual pads and tampons can contain toxic substances – here’s what to know about this emerging health issue

(BOULDER, CO) About half of the global population menstruates at some point in their lives. Disposable products, such as tampons and pads, are some of the most popular products used around the globe to manage menstrual flow. Unfortunately, studies have shown that many personal care products, including shampoo, lotion, nail

Hamilton lab employee exposed to Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever

A Rocky Mountain Laboratories (RML) employee was exposed to Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever in November according to officials from RML and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, Maryland. “The individual remained well and showed no evidence of being infected. They have been back at work for some time,

Disabled Students Deserve a Fully Accessible Campus

Disabled Students Deserve a Fully Accessible Campus

I was labeled physically disabled when I left the hospital after having back surgery at the age of 12. Within six weeks, I was back in middle school. Today, I am thriving at MSU and enjoying activities such as hiking, fishing and digging up dinosaurs, with my only accommodation being

“Sex Ed 2.0” breaks the taboo around discussions of sexual health

“Sex Ed 2.0” breaks the taboo around discussions of sexual health

Just inside the double doors of the Procrastinator Theater, condoms, Plan B and educational pamphlets covered a table, welcoming guests to a panel discussion on sexual health. Last Thursday, students, faculty and community members were invited to attend “Sex Ed 2.0: What We Didn’t Learn in High School.