A two-year study suggests that intensive treatment of gum disease through deep cleaning can slow artery thickening and improve blood vessel function, potentially reducing the risk of heart attacks and strokes by about 10% annually, highlighting the importance of oral health in cardiovascular prevention.
Jasper High School in Alabama is undergoing deep cleaning after a student was diagnosed with tuberculosis, with public health measures including free testing for contacts, though officials state the risk of spread in the school is very low.
A United Airlines flight from Vancouver to Houston was taken out of service for deep cleaning after 25 passengers, who had previously been on a cruise, reported feeling sick. The Houston Fire Department evacuated three passengers, but none required emergency room treatment. United Airlines is coordinating with health authorities to ensure safety.
The kitchen sink can accumulate stubborn grime and residue, causing discoloration and odors, but a deep clean can transform it from dingy to pristine. The process involves scrubbing sink grates, using dish soap and a sponge to clean the sink, tackling hidden crevices with an old toothbrush and cleaning solution, and deodorizing the drain with baking soda and white vinegar. It's important to avoid harsh chemicals and abrasive tools, and to use vinegar cautiously to prevent damage to the sink.
Pardee Elementary School in Dearborn Heights, Michigan, was closed after nearly 100 students exhibited symptoms of a gastrointestinal virus, including severe stomach ache, coughing, wheezing, and vomiting. The school canceled a holiday event and initiated a deep cleaning process to sanitize the building. The district believes the illness is likely gastroenteritis caused by norovirus and is working with health authorities to confirm. While the virus appears isolated to Pardee Elementary, other district schools will be monitored for potential spread. The school is expected to reopen on Monday.
A Detroit elementary school has been closed for deep cleaning after several students came down with a mysterious, flu-like illness and a kindergartner died. The cause of the boy's death hasn't been determined yet. The Detroit Health Department is investigating the situation at Marcus Garvey Academy and has urged parents of children ages 4-7 to see a doctor if their child has any symptoms. Some parents are unsure if they want to send their children back to the classroom on Monday.
Marcus Garvey Academy in Detroit is closed for the rest of the week due to an increase in flu-like symptoms among students, including fevers and vomiting. The school will undergo deep cleaning, and families are advised to monitor their children's symptoms. The cause of the illnesses is unknown, and the Detroit Health Department is working with the school district to investigate. A kindergartner at the school died last week, but the cause of death has not been determined. Parents of children ages 4 through 7 are advised to seek medical care promptly if their children experience symptoms.
Marcus Garvey Academy in Detroit has been closed for a week due to an unusually high number of flu-like symptoms among students, including fever and vomiting. A kindergartner also died last week, but it's unclear if it was from the flu. The school will undergo a deep cleaning before reopening on Monday. Health officials are reminding people to wash their hands and report symptoms to prevent the spread of illness.
A Detroit school, Marcus Garvey Academy, has closed until next week following a student's death amid a wave of illnesses reported there, officials confirmed Wednesday. The school has experienced an unusually high rate of flu symptoms, including student fevers, and vomiting, namely at the early grade levels. The building is slated to remain closed until Monday "to allow families to monitor their children's symptoms" in addition to the cleansing, the district said. The health department recommends children ages 4-7 be monitored for symptoms and seek immediate medical care if they experience fever, headaches, lethargy, nausea, vomiting or abdominal pain.
A Detroit school, Garvey Academy, has been temporarily closed for deep cleaning after an "unusually high rate" of flu-like symptoms, including fevers and vomiting, were reported among students, particularly in early grade levels. The school had a kindergartner who passed away last week, and the cause of death is yet to be determined. The Detroit Public Schools Community District has been in communication with the Detroit Health Department and mutually agreed to close the school until Monday to allow families to monitor their children's symptoms.