Stump overgrowth is a common challenge for kids who've lost a limb before their bones are fully grown. Doctors have tried various methods to stop this, but they don't always work. A new approach is making waves: shortening the tibia (one of the lower leg bones) beforehand to keep the stump from grow
Scientists set out to figure out how various drinks could impact modern dental materials called resin matrix ceramics (RMCs). These materials are used in tooth replacements and are made using computers. The team wanted to know how different liquids that mimic the effect of food and drinks in our mou
2024 was a fantastic year for Boston sports. The Celtics won their 18th championship, the Bruins celebrated their 100th anniversary with a win, and the Patriots drafted a promising quarterback. Fans from all over shared their favorite moments. Charlie from the North Shore was thrilled with the Celti
Brittany Mahomes, 28, treated fans to a sneak peek of Taylor Swift's 35th birthday party through Instagram. The celebration, held on Dec. 13, was themed around Swift's Eras Tour, which recently wrapped up. Mahomes, expecting her third child with Patrick Mahomes, shared several photos from the event.
Headaches aren't just grown-up problems—kids can get them too. In fact, many kids end up in the emergency room because of headaches. Doctors in the ER have a tricky job: they need to figure out if the headache is just a common problem like a migraine or a tension headache, or if it's something more
Ever since the New England Patriots' Week 15 loss to the Arizona Cardinals, the future of first-year head coach Jerod Mayo has been uncertain. An NFL insider, Tom E. Curran, recently shared an interesting perspective on NBC Sports Boston's "Arbella Early Edition. " He mentioned that Mike Vrabel, a P
This Christmas, Sandringham House might feel a bit emptier than usual. Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie are set to miss the traditional Royal Family celebration for the first time since their marriages. Last year, the sisters and their husbands made a special appearance at the Royal walkabout followi
Mayor Adams wants more cops on the streets. He's asking Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch to find ways to move cops from desk jobs back to patrol duties. Adams believes cops are good at hiding in administrative units, and he wants them back on the streets to fight crime. Patrick Hendry, head of the
Did you know that tiny creatures living in your gut can chat with your brain? Yes, gut microbes can actually communicate with the brain through something called the gut-brain axis. This might sound a bit weird, but it's true! These little critters change as we grow older, with the number and types d
Disasters, both natural and human-made, can seriously harm our mental health. Climate change and wars are making these events more common. In fact, about 400 major disasters happen each year, affecting over 1. 5 billion people. The mental health impacts are huge. People may feel stressed, anxious, o
