Archive: 12/09/2017
What do hospitals do in a hurricane? Use their own emergency plans
We all expect hospitals to be open and operating when we need them, but extreme weather events like hurricanes are a strain on resources and pose significant challenges for hospitals. Closing a hospital is an extreme action, ...
Sep 12, 2017
The mental health impact of major disasters like Harvey and Irma
When major disasters like Hurricanes Harvey and Irma hit, the first priority is to keep people safe. This process can involve dramatic evacuations, rescues and searches.
Sep 12, 2017
Monster success of "It" feeds primal fear of clowns
The big-screen remake of Stephen King's "It," starring the evil entity Pennywise, has smashed box office records and reaffirmed an age-old rule of horror: clowns are creepy as hell.
Sep 12, 2017
Asthma linked to increase in fertility treatment
Women with asthma are more likely to have fertility treatment before giving birth than non-asthmatic women, according to new research presented today (Tuesday) at the European Respiratory Society International Congress.
Sep 12, 2017