Boston is facing a significant increase in flu cases this year, with numbers rising sharply in December. Health officials are urging everyone to take precautions, especially as more people gather indoors during the winter months. The city has seen a 114% jump in flu cases in just the first two weeks
The holiday season is often seen as a time of joy and togetherness. However, it can also be a challenging period for many people's mental health. This is especially true for those who might be dealing with loneliness or other mental health issues. Experts in South Carolina are encouraging people to
Ben Sasse, a well-known former Republican senator from Nebraska, recently shared some tough news. He revealed that he has stage-four pancreatic cancer, which doctors say is terminal. Sasse, now 53 years old, made this announcement on a social media platform, calling it a "death sentence. " Sasse se
President Trump recently made headlines with a bold announcement: the U. S. Navy is set to build a new class of warships, and they will bear his name. This move comes hot on the heels of another decision to name the Kennedy Center after him. The plan involves constructing two advanced battleships eq
Tylor Chase, a former actor known for his role in "Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide, " has been struggling with homelessness. A video of him living on the streets of Riverside recently went viral, sparking concern among fans and peers. Shaun Weiss, another actor known for his role in "The M
Telemedicine became super popular during the pandemic. It let doctors help patients from afar. Now, things are getting back to normal. So, it's time to see how different telemedicine tools work together. These tools include video calls, phone calls, and text messages. People wonder if these tools h
Scientists have made a big leap in energy storage technology. They've found a way to tweak graphene to create a material that can hold and deliver energy more efficiently. This new material, called multiscale reduced graphene oxide (M-rGO), could be a game-changer for devices that need quick bursts
Grief is not a straight path. It is full of surprises. For Jane Griffin, losing her husband after a long battle with Lewy body dementia was expected. But the way grief hit her was not. Small things, like seeing her husband's favorite food at the store, could trigger a sudden rush of emotions. Her he
The COVID-19 pandemic brought many changes to daily life. One unexpected side effect was a drop in indoor falls leading to hip and femur fractures among older adults in South Korea. This was likely due to social distancing rules. Social distancing meant people stayed home more. They went out less o
Midlife is a big deal for women. It's when bodies change, and health needs shift. The International Menopause Society (IMS) just dropped some serious guidelines to help doctors and women navigate this phase better. They looked at tons of research. Then, they made recommendations on everything from
