The Weather Network on MSN

Three things to know about the flu with kids back at school

While data suggests the flu season may have passed its peak, caution is still advised, especially with kids back in school.
MedPage Today on MSN

Vaccines Are Helping Older People More Than We Knew

Let's be clear: The primary reason to be vaccinated against shingles is that two shots provide at least 90% protection ...

Leaked memo reveals California debated cutting wildfire soil testing before disaster chief’s exit

Nancy Ward, the head of CalOES, left office on Dec. 30. She had publicly begged FEMA to test for toxic substances after the ...

Inside NASA’s plan to defeat moon dust. (And why it matters more than you think.)

Moon dust is sharp, corrosive, and potentially fatal. NASA’s new electric force field shield is designed to blast it away.
Occupational Health & Safety

SDS & HazCom for Real-World Safety

Many organizations meet OSHA’s Hazard Communication requirements on paper, but gaps in understanding and application continue to undermine chemical safety in real-world work environments.

The facts on the vaccines the CDC no longer recommends for all kids

The CDC first recommended annual flu shots for all children 6 months and older in 2008, when it expanded the recommendation ...
Local News Matters on MSN

Beyond prevention: Routine vaccines deliver surprising health benefits for older adults

The primary reason to be vaccinated against shingles is that two shots provide at least 90% protection against a painful, ...
Connecticut Public

The EPA is changing how it considers the costs and benefits of air pollution rules

The EPA won't consider the economic costs of harms to human health, at least for now. Legal and health experts are concerned ...
Louisiana Illuminator

Grassroots monitoring, helping neighbors track industrial pollution, is under threat in Louisiana.

In 2024, Louisiana passed the Community Air Monitoring Reliability Act, a law that critics say effectively bars local groups ...