In the United States, the National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey (NAMCS) collected data on the number of children with suicidal thoughts or attempts going to the ER.
Read MoreFrom 2010-2016, there were a total of 42,249 opioid-related deaths. Of those individuals, 19,413 were fentanyl-related. The number of deaths from fentanyl increased by more than 1,000% in that time frame.
Read MoreTo many web users surprise, the surface web only provides 4% of the content that is on the entire web. The other 96% is housed in the deep web and the dark web and cannot be accessed by the typical search engines listed above.
Read MoreAccording to the records, in the past 10 years, over half (57%) of all recorded mass shootings have occurred. In 2017, there were 11 mass shootings which rank the highest among all other recorded years.
Read MoreIf a combination of chemical agents is used as a weapon to generate mass destruction amongst a group or civilization it is considered a chemical warfare weapon.
Read MoreAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in 2017, 15% (approximately 2.5 million) of students reported having at least one concussion in the previous year, with 6% of students reporting more than one concussion.
Read MoreThe National Weather Service (NWS) is making sure that citizens across the country have the ability to identify hazardous weather by offering their SKYWARN Storm Spotter Program.
Read MoreA new trend in in communities across the country is the rise of electronic scooters. These personal transportation scooters have only been around for about a year, but they have brought about various headaches for emergency services, policy makers, and even some unlucky riders.
Read MoreSoft targets are facilities or locations which have little to no security and are highly vulnerable to sudden attack. This type of target is often chosen as a means of psychological warfare, in that there is a high probability of mass casualties.
Read MoreTemperatures are constantly changing and fluctuating, and this results in many injuries and health risks. In 2017, accidents were found to be the third leading causes of deaths in the United States and was even estimated that about 90 people die of motor-related accidents each day.
Read MoreAs cold weather continues to emerge, public administrators (police officers, firefighters, etc.) and other outside-working personnel are at high risk of cold stress that can lead up to Hypothermia, Frostbite and Trench Foot.
Read MoreCancer has affected countless families and communities through its potentially deadly and life altering consequences.
Read MoreThe flu season is in full swing and there are areas of the United States that are experiencing higher concentrations of influenza-like symptoms.
Read MoreAn April 14, 2017 report, released by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), has revealed 9,552 new suspected, confirmed, and imported cases of chikungunya. The total number of chikungunya cases for 2017 is now said to be 29,841.
Read MoreA recently released article has suggested that, although mosquito density is low and risk of exposure is limited, it is possible that travel-related cases of yellow fever could occur in the United States.
Read MoreThe Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) is investigating multiple outbreaks of mumps throughout the state. The outbreaks have resulted in Texas experiencing the highest incidence of mumps in 22 years. So far, 221 mumps cases have been reported this year. This is the largest total since there were 234 cases in 1994.
Read MoreA new report released by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has reported 7,342 new suspected, confirmed, and imported cases of chikungunya and 5 new related deaths. The total number of chikungunya cases for 2017 is now said to be 20,319.
Read MoreAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), flu activity in the United States is continuing to slow. Despite this decline, the CDC reported seven additional flu-associated pediatric deaths for the 2016-2017 season. The total number of pediatric deaths, as a result of the flu, now sits at 68 for the season.
Read MoreA 13-year-old boy died and 14 other people were hospitalized after guests at a southern Michigan hotel were found unconscious around an indoor pool. Fire officials reportedly stated that they believed the cause was carbon monoxide poisoning. Of the 14-people hospitalized, eight children were taken to Memorial Hospital in South Bend, Indiana.
Read MoreResearchers at Sandia National Laboratories has developed a smartphone-controlled battery-operated diagnostic device that can detect Zika, dengue and chikungunya within 30 minutes. The device reportedly weighs under a pound and costs as little as $100.
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