Can America Afford the Elderly?
An increasing number of Americans are living well beyond the average life expectancy. It presents new and complex…
US looks to roll back shipping rules designed to protect vanishing right whale
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The U.S.’s ocean regulator plans to make industry-friendly changes to a longstanding rule designed…
Mind and body movement shown to cut dementia risk
When it comes to staying sharper longer, a Massachusetts expert said it’s about much more than getting physical…
Four regions of Mass. in significant or critical drought, officials say
Three regions of Massachusetts are experiencing significant drought conditions, and one is experiencing critical drought conditions, officials announced…
Trump reopens Atlantic Ocean monument to commercial fishing
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — President Donald Trump issued a proclamation on Friday reopening a huge swath of protected…
Some patients experience mental health backlash from GLP-1 medications
The use of GLP-1 weight loss medications is skyrocketing in the United States, more than doubling since 2024.…
Scientists Hail Record Number of Sightings in January as Auspicious for Endangered Right Whales
– credit, CCS / Photo taken under NOAA permit 25740-02 As the Critically-Endangered North Atlantic right whale continues…
Ocean changes could weaken sharks’ teeth, knocking them down food chain
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Sharks are the most feared predators in the sea, and their survival hinges on…
Maxim Naumov’s emotional return to US Figure Skating Championships
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Maxim Naumov returned to the U.S. Figure Skating Championships on Thursday night, the final…
Grammy-nominated musician John Forté found dead at 50 in Massachusetts home
John Forté, the Grammy-nominated musician known for his work with the Fugees and the Refugee Camp All-Stars among…
Grammy-nominated musician John Forté found dead at 50 in Massachusetts home
NEW YORK (AP) — John Forté, the Grammy-nominated musician known for his work with the Fugees and the…
Massachusetts reports three pediatric flu deaths: ‘Devastating losses’
Three kids in the Bay State have died from the flu in recent weeks as influenza cases spike,…