A Florida man is dead after a crash that sent his vehicle into the water off the Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel in Hampton Roads. The Virginia State Police says a Chevy Traverse crashed into a Dodge Durango while making a lane change on Interstate 664 early yesterday. The impact caused the Traverse to spin and go into the water. Crews were able to successfully remove the vehicle from the water yesterday afternoon and confirmed that a 55-year-old driver was dead. The crash is still under investigation.
New state laws are designed to help those battling sickle cell disease.Preview: One company hopes to preserve Charlottesville's greenery and promote responsible tree care practices. Macs Edge, a tree service company, is offering free consultation services to help residents maintain their trees and protect their properties. Fox40 reports the company's experts assess tree conditions and provide recommendations to prevent diseases and risks. Other services include tree inventory management, planting location advice, pruning suggestions, and guidance on preserving trees during construction projects.
Spending time each day somewhere warm like a sauna could help older people fight obesity and insulin resistance. A new study that looked at older female mice found those that spent 30 minutes a day with a whole body heat treatment gained less weight and show improved use of insulin, which helps control blood sugar. The findings were presented at the annual meeting of the American Society for Nutrition.