Lyme disease linked to deer ticks in Iowa complex cycle
Public Health official Ann Garvey notes Lyme transmission depends on deer and other hosts across a two year tick life cycle. Entomologist Ken Holscher says reducing deer does not necessarily lower human risk as many mammals host ticks.
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Signs of progress among the scars on Gulf Coast
Mary Perez reports from Biloxi Mississippi on recovery after Hurricane Katrina. Gov Haley Barbour urges rebuilding bigger and better, with officials from three coast counties and 11 cities pursuing rapid projects. Bridges like Biloxi Bay and Bay of St Louis are rebuilt to reconnect U S 90 and the coast.
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ER visits for youth sports concussions rise sharply
An AP report notes ER visits for concussions among 8 to 19 year olds rose from 1997 to 2007 with 14 to 19 year olds tripling and 8 to 13 year olds doubling. Lead author Dr. Lisa Bakhos cautions that increased visits reflect awareness as treatment varies and long term effects remain possible.
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Stand-up desks offer flexible study at Buford Garner
At Buford Garner Elementary North Liberty fifth and sixth graders use stand-up desks, enabling Kobe Burns to stand sit or swing his feet while solving problems. Principal Mindy Pauls En learned of the desks from ABC World News, noting the taller desks let students work upright or seated as they choose.
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