New England is always buzzing with news. As 2026 kicks off, several stories from last year are still making waves. Let's dive in. First up, a legal drama that's far from over. Remember the case of Lindsay Read? She was found not guilty in the death of her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O'Kee
The world of brain tech is booming. From 2026 to 2032, the market for brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) is expected to grow by about 14. 61% each year. That means it could go from being worth 4. 02 billion dollars in 2024 to over 10. 86 billion dollars by 2032. This tech is changing many fields. In
The flu is spreading fast this year. A new strain of influenza A, called H3N2 subclade K, is making people sick. This strain spreads quickly and might be harder to fight off. Doctors are seeing more cases than usual, especially in kids. Hospitals are busy. In Massachusetts, many people are going to
America's national debt is a massive problem. It has reached over $38 trillion. This number keeps growing fast. Interest payments alone are around $1 trillion each year. Experts warn this is not sustainable. One person who has ideas on how to tackle this is Mark Cuban. He thinks health insurance co
Cervical cancer screening is about to become more accessible and affordable for women in the U. S. The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has updated its guidelines to include self-collected vaginal samples for HPV testing. This change aims to make screening easier and more convenie
Healthcare costs are a hot topic. The government is stepping in to make changes. They want to make healthcare more affordable. One way they're doing this is by pushing hospitals to be transparent with their prices. This can help people make smarter choices and save money. But, the government can't d
AI is becoming a big part of healthcare. But can it be trusted to be fair? A new study put two AI models, GPT-4o and Gemini 2. 5 Pro, to the test. They looked at how well these models diagnose dental issues. The study used a method called ambiguity-probe. This means they created scenarios that were
In the world of healthcare, new tech is always popping up. One of these is AI. It's being looked at to help spot neck bone breaks. These breaks are often checked using CT scans. But, these scans can be pricey. So, the big question is: Can AI make this process cheaper? First, let's talk about the cu
MOBIA Technology Innovations and MOBIA Health Innovations have joined forces to create a new team focused on data and AI. This team, called the Data & AI Enablement Practice, is all about helping companies and healthcare organizations use AI in a smart and responsible way. They want to help these or
A local hospital and a major insurance company have finally agreed on how much the insurer will pay the hospital for services. This deal means that people with insurance from Cigna can still see doctors and get treatment at Augusta Health without any interruptions. The hospital had been unhappy wit
