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With speeds reaching 130 mph, Hurricane Harvey caused severe destruction and property damage. In fact, it causes more damage than any other tropical cyclone on record, even beating out Hurricane Katrina.Statistics show that Hurricane Harvey left more than 300,000 Texans without power while causing billions of dollars in property damage. When it initially made landfall across Aransas Country, it was classified as a Category 4 hurricane. Bringing massive amounts of water, Hurricane Harvey flooded …

Heart disease remains the world's leading cause of death, accounting for nearly 600,000 deaths annually in the United States alone. However, there's some belief that soy and soy products can reduce the risk of heart disease.The next time you visit the grocery store, pay attention to the soy aisle. You'll probably notice a myriad of soy products touting claims such as "soy promotes a health heart" and "soy lowers the risk of heart disease." Research shows that claims such as these appear on rough …

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has published a new fact sheet on shipyard safety.Available at the official OSHA website, the fact sheet focuses specifically on programs for evaluating component persons. As explained by OSHA, shipyard workers are exposed to a variety of hazards, some of which include toxic gas inhalation, confined spaces, flammability and atmospheric pollution. To protect against injury, OSHA says that a shipyard competent person or a NFPA-certified mari …

Ask any child and he or she will agree: Halloween is one of the funnest times of the year. On October 31, children can dress up while filling their bags with candy. Unfortunately, though, Halloween also has a high rate of pedestrian fatality, roughly twice the rate of an average day. Therefore, it's important for parents and children alike to follow some basic safety precautions when trick-or-treating.Choose Well-Lit RouteDon't wait until Halloween to choose a trick-or-treating route. Instead, p …

Statistics show that nearly one in four weather-related automobile accidents occur on snowy or icy roads. With winter right around the corner, millions of Americans will be forced to drive in these less-than-ideal conditions. However, you can stay safe on the roads this winter by following the tips outlined below.#1) Brake SlowlyYou have to change the way in which you drive during the winter, particularly in regards to braking. Hitting the brake pedal with full force may cause your vehicle to sp …