A cold front that ended yesterday's rainfall is bringing cooler and drier air to the region today. This chill won't stick around very long, as warmer temperatures and rain chances are expected by the weekend. Today and tonight, some clouds might be around at sunrise, but windy conditions from the n
Bostonians enjoyed an unusually warm day on Wednesday, with temperatures reaching the low 60s. Unfortunately, the warmth was accompanied by all-day rain. Now, the city is preparing for a chilly weekend. High pressure is keeping Boston mostly sunny and dry until Sunday. However, the wind will pick up
Over the past few years, tiny nanoparticles made from special polymers have caught the eye of researchers and doctors for treating cancer. These smart particles can deliver medicine right where it's needed in the body. However, while many amazing ideas have come up in labs, not many have made it to
Studying how temperature affects mortality rates is crucial in environmental health research. Traditional methods often rely on precise models, but these models can't capture all the complexities involved. This study introduces a new, flexible approach that doesn't just look for simple patterns but
The FBI's current director, Christopher Wray, has made a big decision. He plans to leave his job at the end of Biden's term. This move comes as President-elect Trump has been criticizing Wray and wants to choose his own FBI director. Wray has been in charge since 2017, when Trump picked him for the
Health preferences vary a lot across Europe. These differences can make it tricky for the European Union (EU) to share health policies. Past studies have grouped EU countries based on where they are located or certain research findings, but not on how they value health. The EQ-5D-5L tool measures he
Homelessness is a multifaceted challenge connected to mental health struggles, poverty, and substance misuse. The Housing First approach, though commendable, falls short. It's like providing someone with a house while disregarding the reasons they lost their home. This method aligns with neoliberal
Have you ever wondered what scientists mean when they talk about animals "volunteering" for research? It turns out that this term has a lot of different meanings in the scientific world. This topic was explored by researchers who looked at how scientists use animals in behavioral and psychological s
Imagine having to wait more than a decade for something as basic as health care. That's the reality for many DACA recipients, who were recently dealt a blow by a federal judge in North Dakota. This week, a ruling stopped a policy that would have let these undocumented immigrants get federally-availa
Imagine you're having a big operation, like a thyroidectomy, and you have type 1 diabetes. You might be worried about managing your insulin levels. Well, two girls, aged 12 and 33, recently had this surgery while using an automated insulin delivery (AID) system. This isn't your typical insulin pump;
