California Quakes Bring Big One Closer Says Study
Scientists warn recent California earthquakes may push The Big One on the San Andreas fault 10 years closer. They stress uncertainty in timing and stress thresholds, noting federal alerts without a quake occurring and past projected timelines.
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Scientists say San Andreas quake risk advances years
A study estimates a major earthquake along the San Andreas fault northwest of Palm Springs could be advanced 25 to 45 years, while another estimate for the San Bernardino Mountain segment moves the timeline forward about 14 years. Experts urge caution in taking the numbers literally.
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Columbia University
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Hypertension treatment may backfire in the elderly
A study presented at the American Heart Association meeting shows that lowering diastolic pressure below 85 in elderly patients on blood pressure meds raises the risk of dangerous heart rhythms, especially in those with long-term hypertensive heart thickening. Dr Brent Egan of the Medical College of Wisconsin led the analysis.
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FBI probes security lapses at NASA Ames Center
The FBI is investigating national security problems at NASA's Ames Research Center in Mountain View California after a NASA management review found possible violations of law and misuse of government equipment. NASA says Ames was high risk for hostile intelligence and did not handle sensitive technology properly. FBI Justice and Defense departments were consulted on related counterintelligence aspects.
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Weight Loss Program Introduced to Area Women
Cedar Rapids area residents are invited to try InControl A Home Video Weight Loss Program used by the American Heart Association. Call Health Products Marketing at 1-800-288-8446 for details and costs, with a program start deadline of November 30th.
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