Boston is getting a big new mental health hospital just for kids. The hospital will have 116 beds and is set to open in 2029. It will be on the campus of Franciscan Children's in Brighton, which Boston Children's Hospital bought in 2023. The hospital will treat many different mental health problems
Did you know your brain can make you like someone just by thinking about them? It's true! A recent study found that imagining a good time with someone can actually change how you feel about them. It's like your brain is playing a trick on itself. Here's how it works: Scientists asked people to thin
The Senate is set to vote on two health care bills, but don't expect a breakthrough. One bill aims to extend Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits, while the other proposes replacing them with health savings accounts. Both are likely to fail, leaving millions of Americans facing higher health insura
The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) recently shared his thoughts on global health agreements. He believes that a new addition to a pandemic treaty could be finalized by next year. This addition would focus on sharing information about disease-causing agents. During a press conference in
Pennsylvania is buzzing with environmental and energy-related activities. The state's Senate and House have packed schedules for 2025 and 2026, with numerous voting and committee meetings planned. These sessions will tackle important issues, including budget discussions and environmental regulations
Germany's government has given the green light to a new biofuels law. This law allows the continued use of food and animal feed as ingredients in biofuels. The goal is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles by mixing biofuels with regular fuel. Biofuels like biodiesel and bioethanol are m
Beaufort has made a big step to protect the environment. They have banned the release of helium and other gas-filled balloons. This is the first time a city in the state has done this. The city council voted for this change at their meeting on December 9th. Before this, the city already had a rule a
December 10 has seen many important events. In 2007, Al Gore, the former Vice President, received the Nobel Peace Prize. He used this moment to speak about climate change. Gore emphasized the need to address human impact on the environment. This was a big deal because it brought global attention to
Health care is a big deal. It's something we often don't think about until we need it. But in the U. S. , it's become a political football, with Democrats and Republicans stuck in a tug-of-war. Democrats want to make sure everyone has health coverage, but they're worried about the price tag. Some w
College life isn't all fun and games. It's a mix of new experiences, challenges, and pressures. But what's really going on in the minds of students? Recent studies have shed light on some concerning trends. First, let's talk about mental health. Many students are dealing with common mental disorder
