Researchers, patients optimistic in fight against alpha-gal syndrome
A support group and a lab in the St. Louis area provide resources for people with the allergy to mammal products — and evidence that its effects can be reversed.
Extreme Weather
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How long does it take to get federal assistance after a disaster? There’s no set timeline.
States need a major disaster declaration to access federal aid, but the wait time ranges from a few days to a few months
States reeling from winter storm encounter a smaller FEMA
The Trump administration was quick to mobilize initial aid, but it’s not clear how a shrunken agency will handle the long-term recovery costs.
Week of heavy snowfall wallops Midwest, could bring drought relief
Several winter storms have barreled through the Midwest since the start of the year, bringing deep snow and bitter cold.
Midwest farmworkers struggle with extreme heat — and almost no regulatory safeguards
A fifth of reported heat-related deaths between 2017 and 2022 were agricultural workers, according to OSHA data. Academics, occupational health specialists, and advocacy groups are calling attention to the under-reported impact of climate change on this group from heatwaves.
Mississippi River floodwaters swamp upper Midwest
A very wet winter is bringing major spring flooding along the upper Mississippi River. In some communities, the floodwaters are
A Changing Basin: Covering a season of record heat, smoke, drought, floods & more across the watershed
The Mississippi River Basin spans nearly half of the continental United States. Millions of people rely on the river system
Heavy, wet snow raises risk of spring flooding in upper Mississippi River basin
Heavy, wet snow that pounded upper Wisconsin and Minnesota is expected to cause flooding this spring along the upper Mississippi