Thousands of wheelchairs are damaged on flights every year. New federal rules could prevent that.
“You really can’t put a price tag on somebody’s independence and freedom to move,” one Massachusetts advocate said.
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Testing how much metal is in your blood could help get an Alzheimer’s diagnosis
Research from a UMass-Lowell team found that Alzheimer’s patients had certain concentrations of common elements in their blood plasma not present people who did not have dementia.
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Trump’s Cabinet picks court controversy as Biden crams appointees, pardons into his final days
The Mass Politics Profs discuss Michelle Wu's failed tax plan, Donald Trump's Cabinet picks, Joe Biden's final days in office and more! -
'We're terrified': In the face of denied medical claims, families are constantly on edge
Jacob Dickison relies on ABA therapy, but insurers often push back about the necessity of his treatment. -
North Middlesex Regional School District preps for potential closures, restructuring
The closure of the two schools won’t eliminate what the committee is calling a “looming budget shortfall.” -
The MBTA bus network is changing. Here's what you need to know.
Six routes will be changing starting Sunday, including a shorter 86 bus line and no more 117. -
Boston launches new fund to preserve affordable rental properties
The fund will provide loans to developers to buy existing rental properties and prevent them being sold to investors who would convert them to condos.
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