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Thursday, May 03, 2012
Shots - Health News
CDC Says Helmets Are No Match For Tornadoes, But They Might Not Hurt
May 3, 2012 Last year, tornadoes claimed the lives of more than 500 people in the U.S. Some safety advocates say protecting your head with a sturdy helmet could help reduce injuries and deaths. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it's unaware of evidence in favor of helmets, but it acknowledges people may want to use them to protect themselves against head injuries.
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
The Two-Way
2011: Disasters Declared In All But 2 States
September 13, 2011 It's very unusual for so many disasters to have hit so many states in a single year. The only ones not on the list: Michigan and South Carolina.