Superbug MRSA can remain on household surfaces for months, causing repeat infections, study shows
The deadly superbug methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, commonly referred to as MRSA, which is most commonly spread from person to person, can actually linger on household surfaces for months, often causing repeat infections in the same patient or strings of infections across families, new research shows.
The deadly superbug methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, commonly referred to as MRSA, which is most commonly spread from person to person, can actually linger on household surfaces for months, often causing repeat infections in the same patient or strings of infections across families, new research shows.
FAA reminds holiday shoppers that drones are more than 'toys'
According to the FAA, a new law was recently passed that describes how, when and where you can fly drones for recreational purposes.
According to the FAA, a new law was recently passed that describes how, when and where you can fly drones for recreational purposes.
Firefighters battle massive blaze at Douglasville auto shop
Massive amounts of smoke poured out of the auto shop on Veterans Memorial Highway in Douglasville.
Massive amounts of smoke poured out of the auto shop on Veterans Memorial Highway in Douglasville.
At age 104, Wisconsin woman bags her first buck
A 104-year-old Wisconsin woman bagged her first buck while hunting this past weekend in Price County.
A 104-year-old Wisconsin woman bagged her first buck while hunting this past weekend in Price County.
Pilot dies after mid-flight heart attack
A pilot on an Aeroflot plane died in mid-flight.
A pilot on an Aeroflot plane died in mid-flight.
Presidential turkeys arrive in DC
Thanksgiving is right around the corner. But, two birds are gearing up for a visit to the White House instead of a trip to your dinner table.
Thanksgiving is right around the corner. But, two birds are gearing up for a visit to the White House instead of a trip to your dinner table.
Firefighters rescue northern fur seal from Redwood City parking garage
The garage is about a block and a half from Redwood Creek, one way the young pinniped may have accessed the garage.
The garage is about a block and a half from Redwood Creek, one way the young pinniped may have accessed the garage.
Caretaker attacked and killed by wild hogs in Anahuac
Wild hogs are a problem across Texas, and they tend to move during the dark hours. Investigators suspect it was still dark out Sunday morning when Christine Rollins arrived at work and was attacked.
Wild hogs are a problem across Texas, and they tend to move during the dark hours. Investigators suspect it was still dark out Sunday morning when Christine Rollins arrived at work and was attacked.
Pilot rescued after plane gets caught in power lines near Shakopee, Minn.
A pilot was able to escape without injury after his plane became tangled in high-voltage power wires near Shakopee, Minnesota on Saturday.
A pilot was able to escape without injury after his plane became tangled in high-voltage power wires near Shakopee, Minnesota on Saturday.
New migraine drug shows promise in clinical trial to treat patients with no other options
Ubrogepant, a new class of drug to treat acute migraine attacks, shows promise to treat patients who have previously lacked other options.
Ubrogepant, a new class of drug to treat acute migraine attacks, shows promise to treat patients who have previously lacked other options.
Navy personnel rescue manatee stranded on north Florida beach
Navy personnel came to the rescue of a beached manatee in Jacksonville on Thursday.
Navy personnel came to the rescue of a beached manatee in Jacksonville on Thursday.
Plane departing LAX makes emergency landing after flames spew from engine
A plane flying out of LAX made an emergency landing Thursday after flames were seen spewing from its right engine.
A plane flying out of LAX made an emergency landing Thursday after flames were seen spewing from its right engine.
NASA finds 'battling galaxies' in deep space
NASA has spotted "battling galaxies" in deep space, courtesy of the Hubble Space Telescope.
NASA has spotted "battling galaxies" in deep space, courtesy of the Hubble Space Telescope.
Hawk smashes its way into a Cobb County home and stays for awhile
Hawk smashes his way into Cobb County home, decides to stick around for awhile
Hawk smashes his way into Cobb County home, decides to stick around for awhile
Researchers say there’s a more accurate way to calculate your dog’s age in human years
There is a more accurate way to calculate how old your dog is in human years than the age-old trick of multiplying their age by seven, researchers say.
There is a more accurate way to calculate how old your dog is in human years than the age-old trick of multiplying their age by seven, researchers say.
Anal cancer cases and deaths are rising significantly in the US, study finds
Cases of anal cancer as well as deaths resulting from the disease are rising significantly in the U.S.
Cases of anal cancer as well as deaths resulting from the disease are rising significantly in the U.S.
Deputies help free hungry bear trapped inside car in Lake Tahoe
Bears are preparing for the winter months and hibernation, searching high and low for food. Sometimes they find themselves in tight situations on the quest for their honeypot.
Bears are preparing for the winter months and hibernation, searching high and low for food. Sometimes they find themselves in tight situations on the quest for their honeypot.
NTSB releases preliminary report on DeKalb County plane crash
The National Transportation Safety Board released its preliminary report of last month’s plane crash into a DeKalb County townhome, killing two people on board.
The National Transportation Safety Board released its preliminary report of last month’s plane crash into a DeKalb County townhome, killing two people on board.
‘Unicorn’ meteor shower could cause spectacular, rare outburst of visible meteors Thursday night
A rare cosmic spectacle is likely to occur on Thursday night if the alpha Monocerotid meteor shower turns into a meteor storm like astronomers are predicting.
A rare cosmic spectacle is likely to occur on Thursday night if the alpha Monocerotid meteor shower turns into a meteor storm like astronomers are predicting.
Bei Bei, DC’s beloved giant panda, departs National Zoo for China
A bittersweet day in the nation's capital as the country said goodbye to the beloved giant panda, Bei Bei.
A bittersweet day in the nation's capital as the country said goodbye to the beloved giant panda, Bei Bei.