A new study is looking at how city gardens can help older people stay healthier and happier. The research will test a program called Urban Care Farming, where seniors plant, tend, and harvest crops right in their own neighborhoods. By giving them a daily task that mixes physical work with social int
John Burley, a business owner from Windber, died when his small plane crashed in the Allegheny National Forest on Dec. 29, 2023. The crash happened while he was flying from Erie to Johnstown in the dark. The investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board said Burley chose to fly at night
A new weather pattern is set to keep Massachusetts mostly clear and warm through Thursday night into the weekend, but commuters should brace for slippery mornings. Temperatures will rise to mid‑to‑upper 30s across most of the state, with Boston and Springfield reaching 37 degrees, Worcester hitti
Physiotherapy is a key part of recovery after a stroke, yet the exact place it holds inside hospital teams can be unclear. In one study researchers asked both physiotherapists and the managers who run stroke units to share their views. The aim was simple: see how each group sees the job of phy
The newest Health and Human Services head, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , has become the center of a heated debate about vaccine safety and public trust. In a short video that gained viral attention, he was seen doing bizarre exercise routines with Kid Rock. The clip sparked jokes online, but the real co
New brain cells are still being made in people as they age, and those who keep producing them seem to remember better. Scientists studied brain tissue from people ranging from young adults to those over 80 who still have great memory. They counted cells that are in the early stages of becoming
A NASA crew left the International Space Station earlier than planned because one member experienced a medical problem. The team that had been working in orbit included Mike Fincke, Zena Cardman, Kimiya Yui and Oleg Platonov. Fincke confirmed that his own health issue prompted the decision to
The health department has confirmed that someone connected with Rainier Beach High School in Seattle is showing active tuberculosis. Because of this, they are urging about 130 people who spent time indoors with that person to get checked. The school will reach out directly to those who need a medica
A fresh idea tackles a growing need. As more places allow cannabis use, people want to know how much THC is in the air. This new tool can help by spotting tiny amounts of the active compound. The sensor works differently from older gadgets. It uses a special screen‑printed graphene electrode that h
The latest survey shows that most American teens think their classmates are turning to AI tools for cheating, while a smaller share use them for emotional help. Researchers gathered responses from 1, 458 teens and their parents to explore how the new technology is woven into daily life. Two‑thirds o
