Mass General: Harvard Medical School’s original teaching hospital in Boston’s West End
Since 2025, measles outbreaks have spread in unvaccinated communities in the United States, prompting therapeutic research and policy debates. Outbreaks have climbed nationally, with California and other states reporting rising case counts and hospitalizations. Experts warn that misinformation compounds transmission, while high vaccination coverage remains vital for herd immunity.
Since late June, civil aviation has faced several safety scares: a JetBlue A321 has reported a collision with a drone near JFK and landed safely; a United and a helicopter pilot have reported near-misses with unmanned aircraft near Newark and Manhattan; Delta 1076 reported a firework strike during descent into Chicago Midway; and LOT Polish Airlines flight 155 emitted a false hijack transponder code and was escorted to Burgas before authorities blamed a transponder error.
Whey protein, once a byproduct of cheese making, has become a hot commodity as demand for protein grows amid weight‑loss drug uptake and broader consumer interest. Inventories are falling and prices have risen, while producers race to expand capacity to meet rising demand.
A study shows that very high levels of p-tau217 in the blood of symptom-free older adults correlate with a rising risk of cognitive impairment within five to ten years, offering a tool for enrolling high-risk individuals in trials. Experts caution the test is not yet ready for routine screening and does not serve as a cure.
Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial is proceeding in Plymouth as jurors will assess whether postpartum psychosis and related medications affected her actions when she killed her three children. Prosecutors argue intent and planning; defense plans to argue insanity due to severe postpartum psychosis. The case has drawn attention to mental health treatment for new mothers.