Health officials in Congo have adjusted their Ebola case numbers after tests showed many sick people didn’t actually have the virus. The count dropped from over 900 suspected cases to just 116, with 321 confirmed infections and 48 deaths. Some patients had fevers or other infections that looked like
Health checks for the president aren’t unusual, but the sheer number Trump undergoes looks odd. At 79, he’s had four since returning to office—more than most leaders his age. His latest report called him “excellent health, ” yet it left out key details, making people wonder what’s really being hidde
Healthy forests fight climate change, supply clean water, and boost our well‑being. Yet picturing a forest in a bustling city feels strange. That’s why micro‑forests—small, public green spaces planted with local species—are gaining popularity worldwide. These compact forests bring the benefits of
Health experts in the United States have voiced strong opposition to a new strategy that would treat Americans exposed to Ebola outside of the country. The plan proposes sending patients from Kenya or European Union nations for quarantine and treatment, instead of bringing them back home. A gr
Massachusetts residents should prepare for a week of shifting weather patterns. After a weekend of steady rain, a brief dry spell on Sunday will give way to more showers by Sunday night. Meteorologists expect rain to linger on and off through most of next week, with Monday shaping up as the rainiest
Health improvements don’t always need dramatic changes. Many people have discovered that tiny, everyday actions can quietly reshape their well-being over time. Some swear by swapping small habits instead of forcing drastic routines. One person turned their love for iced coffee into a protein-packed
Massachusetts is in for a mixed bag of weather over the next few days. A cold front will sweep in Wednesday night, bringing rain and cooler air. The heaviest showers may hit Bristol, Plymouth, and Norfolk Counties, plus Cape Cod and the Islands. Temperatures will settle in the mid to upper 50s overn
Health experts now face a key decision: should next year’s COVID vaccines focus on the newest virus strains? U. S. regulatory advisors meet Thursday to vote on whether to switch from the current LP. 8. 1 target to newer variants like XFG, which now dominates new infections. This isn’t just about sci
Massachusetts is losing farmland fast—about 83% of what existed a century ago has vanished. But one program quietly helping to fight that loss has been the Race Horse Development Fund. Started 15 years ago as part of the state's casino law, this fund gives a small slice of casino revenue to breeding
Health experts are scratching their heads over why the world seems more worried about a handful of hantavirus cases on a cruise ship than a massive Ebola outbreak in Africa. While passengers played bingo on the water, a rare strain of Ebola was quietly tearing through the Democratic Republic of Cong
