The H1N1 flu virus could cause as many as 30,000 and 90,000 deaths in the United States and "poses a serious health threat" the Obama administration's advisory group on Science and Technology said in a report released Monday.
Deaths would be concentrated among children and young adults, according to the report. In contrast, the typical seasonal flu kills between 30,000 and 40,000 annually — mainly among people over 65.
The report predicts 1.8 million will be hospitalized during the epidemic, with up to 300,000 patients requiring intensive care units.
Mayor Lorenzo Langford, on Monday, ordered the suspension of Police K-9's from active duty, pending the outcome of an investigation by his office, into allegations of K-9 misuse on residents.
The initial directive from the mayors office took effect Monday morning: Police K-9 dogs will not be used for criminal apprehension, but can still be used for narcotics work and mutual aid calls in neighboring towns.
The decision by Langford is the result of complaints by some Atlantic City residents about alleged K-9 misuse, including the un-necessary biting of suspects by the dogs.
The space shuttle Discovery was in the final stages of preparation before its early Tuesday morning flight when weather forced the postponement of the launch.
Thunderstorms popped up all around the launch site, putting lighting strikes dangerously close to the shuttle.
Men who drink beer or liquor on a regular basis may face a heightened risk of several different types of cancer, according to a Canadian study.
Researchers from McGill University in Montreal surveyed nearly 3,600 Canadian men aged 35 to 70 and found those who averaged at least a drink per day had higher risks of a number of cancers than men who drank occasionally or not at all.
These included cancers of the esophagus, stomach, colon, lungs, pancreas, liver and prostate
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