A chilly Saturday unfolded across Massachusetts, with snowflakes dancing in the air for many. The snowfall began overnight, and while some areas saw a break by morning, others were still under a blanket of white. By midday, Central and Western Massachusetts were still getting snow. Some spots in Fr
Kids who survive cancer often face big health challenges. One of them is poor cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF). This means their hearts and lungs might not work as well as they should. But here's some good news: exercise can help! A group of researchers looked at many studies. They wanted to see how
Pregnancy is a time when women gain weight. But too much weight can cause problems. Doctors and researchers are looking for ways to help. They want to find the best way to keep weight gain in check. And they want to know if it's worth the cost. First, they looked at different groups of women. Some
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has asked state health officials to check for possible fraud in Medicaid. This is part of a bigger plan to stop fraud in government programs. Abbott has already started two other fraud prevention projects. All three are connected. Abbott mentioned Minnesota's Medicaid fra
Gray whales, once a success story of marine conservation, are now facing a severe crisis. These gentle giants, known for their incredible migrations, are struggling to find enough food. Their main diet, tiny shrimp-like creatures called amphipods, is disappearing due to changing ocean conditions. Th
Verizon faced a huge problem on Wednesday. Over 1. 5 million people reported issues on Downdetector. The outage lasted for hours. Verizon said sorry by offering a $20 credit. But customers have to work to get it. First, Verizon said to use the myVerizon app. Then, they added you could call or chat
Offshore wind farms are a big deal in the fight against climate change. They offer a clean way to generate electricity, reducing the need for fossil fuels. Brazil, with its vast coastline, has a lot of potential in this area. But setting up these wind farms isn't easy. The seafloor is a complex plac
A recent probe into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has stirred up quite a bit of controversy. The investigation is about a renovation project that went over budget by a lot. Powell has denied any wrongdoing and believes the probe is politically motivated, aimed at pressuring him to lower intere
Every year, people in Alaska get a special chance to sort out legal troubles without spending a dime. This happens on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, thanks to free legal clinics popping up in different parts of the state. These clinics are a big deal because they help folks who might otherwise struggle
Ever wondered why some older folks seem to have a sharper mind than others? It might have something to do with their brain waves and how they handle tougher thinking tasks. A recent study looked into this by comparing two groups of older adults: those with high cognitive reserve (HCR) and those with
