GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Bob Tonning of Six Lakes doesn’t know where he contracted the West Nile virus, but he knows one thing for sure: He’ll always wear insect repellent while outside from now on. “Like I said, I never dreamed that this would happen to me,” Tonning said. “You know, and after I’ve Seen the before pictures and after … Read More
Officials say state moving against next Houston storm: Mosquitoes (via Houston Chronicle)
State officials said Tuesday that they are moving quickly to protect Houston from the next storm headed its way: Mosquitoes. Briefing reporters about continuing recovery and relief from Hurricane Harvey, Gov. Greg Abbott said Tuesday that mosquito control measures are being implemented all across the Houston area to prevent swarms of the pesky insects from adding insult to an already … Read More
First West Nile Virus Death Reported Since 2015 (via News9.com )
The state has recorded its first West Nile death of the year, according the state health department. Source: News9.com
Zika Virus Could One Day Help Treat A Deadly Form Of Brain Cancer (via HuffPost)
Zika’s most damaging quality could be weaponized against brain tumor cells. Source: HuffPost
Tick Saliva Could Help Offset Risk Of Heart Disease In People Who Are HIV-Positive (via Kathleen J. Davis)
People living with HIV are living longer lives, thanks to medical advancements and wider availability of antiretroviral drugs. Source: Kathleen J. Davis
Rabies cases on the rise in Maricopa County â know how to protect yourself, your pets (via azcentral)
Maricopa County Sees increase in rabies cases, already surpassing 2016 total. Source: azcentral
Colorado’s pizza squirrel…is that you? (via KUSA)
When New York’s Pizza Rat became a viral star in 2015, Colorado found its own carb-loving mammal: the pizza squirrel. Source: KUSA
Spiders are out, looking for love in the Northwest (via KREM)
Spiders are out and looking for love. Source: KREM
Marlin man survives bee attack (via Hunter Davis)
A Marlin man is spending the night in the hospital after he was attacked by hundreds of bees. Source: Hunter Davis
Bed bugs, drug paraphernalia greet 6th graders at Estes Park YMCA (via 7NEWS)
The YMCA of the Rockies Estes Park Center touts on its website it offers a “wholesome, spiritual environment where families, friends and groups will be inspired by nature”. But Douglas County school officials and parents say their students’ recent stay at the Estes Park lodge was far from a “wholesome” experience. Source: 7NEWS
