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Five Polio Cases Reported in Minnesota Amish Community
Polio cases have become very rare. November 3, 2005
NASA: Fireball Sightings are Meteors
The fireball sightings around the world are likely meteors according to a NASA article. November 3, 2005
Steve Rubel Launches Skin Cancer Blog
Popular blogger Steve Rubel has launched the Skin Cancer Blog, which provides news and information about skin cancer as wel as links to skin cancer resources. November 2, 2005
Beta Causes Damage in Flooding in Nicaragua
Hurricane Beta made landfall on the central coast of Nicaragua as a Cat 2 over the weekend and caused significant damage according to an article in the Edmonton Sun. November 1, 2005
More Halloween Health and Safety Tips
We mentioned some Halloween safety tips earlier but here are some more. October 31, 2005
The Asp: a Toxic Caterpillar
The Asp is a toxic caterpillar. It is toxic to the touch. It is also known as the Puss Moth Caterpillar. You can see what it looks like in the video. October 28, 2005
Tropical Storm Beta Forms in Caribbean
Tropical Storm Beta, the 23rd named storm of this extraordinarily busy year, has formed in the Caribbean. October 27, 2005
Migratory Birds Could Bring H5N1 to U.S.
An MSNBC. October 26, 2005
Wilma Slightly Amplifies Noreaster
MSNBC. October 25, 2005
Healthline Search Engine Launches
Healthline has launched as a health search engine and resource. October 24, 2005
Wilma Hits South Florida as Cat 3
Hurricane Wilma strengthened over night to sustained winds of 125 mph to hit Southwestern Florida as a Category 3 hurricane. October 24, 2005
Wilma Slowly Exits Yucatan
Wilma is just starting to emerge in the Gulf of Mexico after spending several hours inland over the Yucatan Peninsula. October 22, 2005
Bird Flu Spreads in Europe and Russia
The BBC reports that bird flu is continuing to spread in Europe and Russia. October 20, 2005
Wilma Weakens Slightly and Slows Down
Hurricane Wilma has weakened slightly and is slowing down. October 20, 2005
Hurricane Wilma Most Intense Ever in Atlantic Basin
Wilma is now the most intense hurricane ever in the Atlantic basin with a minimum central pressure of 882 millibars. October 19, 2005
Wilma Now a Cat 5 With 175 Mph Winds
Hurricane Wilma has been upgraded by the NHC to an incredibly powerful Category 5 hurricane with sustained winds of 175mph. October 19, 2005
Wilma Bombs Out. Strengthens to Strong Category Four.
Hurricane Wilma has strengthened incredibly rapidly today and has become a straong Category Four Hurricane with sustained winds of 150 mph. October 19, 2005
Hurricane Wilma Threatens Florida and East Coast
Wilma is now a Category 1 Hurricane with sustained winds of 80 mph. October 18, 2005
Bird Flu Confirmed in Greece
MSNBC. October 17, 2005
Tropical Storm Wilma Forms in the Caribbean
The National Hurricane Center reports that Tropical Storm Wilma has formed in the Caribbean. October 17, 2005