Scientists drill nearly 2 miles down to pull 1.2 million-year-old ice core from Antarctic
An international team of scientists say they've successfully drilled one of the oldest ice cores yet, penetrating nearly 2 ...
Mass. mother of son with progressive mobility loss searches for answers
Harry Brendel, an 11-year-old boy from Massachusetts, has experienced a progressive loss of mobility due to a medical condition that so far has gone undiagnosed. His mother, Kelsey, is seeking ...
Meta rolls back hate speech rules as Zuckerberg cites 'recent elections' as a catalyst
It wasn't just fact-checking that Meta scrapped from its platforms as it prepares for the second Trump administration. Meta ...
Massachusetts father and son seek answers on shared medical mystery
Keegan Paradis grew up watching his father, Brendon, lose his vision to a condition no one could name. "My wife said, 'Take ...
Clinical trial provides hope for Mass. child with rare genetic disorder
A RARE AND FATAL DEGENERATIVE DISEASE THAT CAUSES PROGRESSIVE DAMAGE TO NERVE CELLS AND LOSS OF WHITE MATTER IN THE BRAIN. GETTING THAT DIAGNOSIS WHEN FAMILIES WOULD GET THAT, THE DOCTORS WOULD GIVE ...
Discovery at Massachusetts General Hospital creates roadmap for a rare disease
Rithvik wasn’t dealt an easy hand in life. His first symptom — a distended abdomen — was identified during his birth ...
5 for Good: Plymouth therapy dogs and handlers spread healing, joy
Stacey and Dennis Desroches spend much of their free time bringing their Great Danes, trained therapy dogs, to wherever folks might need a lift.
One person rescued after car crash in woods near Reading, Massachusetts
One person was hospitalized after they were rescued from a car that crashed into woods in Reading, Massachusetts, Thursday afternoon.
Harrowing escapes from Los Angeles wildfires were made by foot, by car or by the grace of strangers
Los Angeles is burning, with fire experts saying this is the worst wildfire situation the city has ever seen. And while high profile celebrities have been posting on social media about the losses of ...
MSPCA's Nevins Farm hosts fee-waived adoptathon for farm animals
The MSPCA at Nevins Farm is waiving adoption fees for farm animals to free up space for winter intakes, aiming to rehome over ...
Obamacare signups near a record 24 million, almost double than when Trump was last in office
Obamacare coverage has exploded in popularity during President Joe Biden's term, fueled by more generous federal subsidies, heightened outreach and an easier enrollment process.
Can Bird Flu be transmitted through eggs, dairy, or poultry? A food safety expert explains
As bird flu cases crop up across the country, here's what a food safety expert wants you to know about getting the virus from eggs, poultry, and dairy products.