Kermit ISD Superintendent Reporting Confirmed Case of Whooping Cough

A case of pertussis, also called "whooping cough" has been reported in our school. Pertussis is caused by bacteria infecting the mouth, nose, and throat. It is spread through the air by cough. Pertussis is usually mild in older children and adults, but often causes serious problems in babies less than 1 year of age.

Leaked Memo: Afghan ‘Burn Pit’ Could Wreck Troops’ Hearts, Lungs

For years, U.S. government agencies have told the public, veterans and Congress that they couldn't draw any connections between the so-called "burn pits" disposing of trash at the military's biggest bases and veterans' respiratory or cardiopulmonary problems. But a 2011 Army memo obtained by Danger Room flat-out stated that the burn pit at one of Afghanistan's largest bases poses "long-term ...

Turnagain Arm Trail Run leaders encounter grizzly

In Alaska trail and mountain running, obstacles are occasionally more perilous than simply catching a toe on an embedded rock and taking a tumble, or tripping over an exposed tree root and going all pratfall.

Number of Whooping Cough cases in Bell County up to 88

As of May 7th, there are 88 confirmed and probable cases of pertussis (whooping cough) in Bell County residents.