What counts as ‘close contact’? Why the risk of hantavirus transmission is tricky to define

What counts as ‘close contact’? Why the risk of hantavirus transmission is tricky to define

In the after-effects of the hantavirus break out on the cruise liner MV Hondius, a number of the 150 travelers are presently being kept an eye on or going through…

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What counts as ‘binge drinking’? What about ‘high-intensity drinking’?

What counts as ‘binge drinking’? What about ‘high-intensity drinking’?

Binge drinking is specified as having about 4 or more beverages for ladies and 5 or more beverages for males, within 2 hours. (Image credit: Jackyenjoyphotography through Getty Images) Throughout…

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