How outlawing flavored tobacco saved Massachusetts $70 million in health care costs
GBH's Morning Edition spoke with the state's top public health official about new research on banning flavored tobacco, maternal health, measles and more.
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Doulas aren’t covered under most private insurers. That could soon change in Mass.
A new certification process is part of Massachusetts’ goal to enable health insurance plans to cover and improve health outcomes for birth parents in the delivery room. -
Report: Smoking, care costs down since flavored tobacco ban
The state's smoking rate has declined and residents have avoided more than $70 million in health care expenses, the state said Monday. -
Gender-affirming surgeon takes job at MGH after UMass Memorial canceled her appointments
Dr. Ashley Alford previously performed vaginoplasties, or bottom surgeries, at UMass Memorial in Worcester. -
UMass Memorial transfers transgender patients to new surgeons following abrupt cancellations
The Worcester hospital previously canceled patients’ appointments with a preeminent gender-affirming bottom surgeon. -
There’s a new way to get vasectomies in Mass., just in time for Valentine's Day
The Worcester Planned Parenthood is starting to offer vasectomies to patients Saturday. -
Local health experts question FDA's refusal to review Moderna's application for a new mRNA flu vaccine
The news is the latest sign of the FDA’s heightened scrutiny of vaccines under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. -
‘I’m crushed’: Transgender patients left in limbo after UMass Memorial canceled their surgeries
Some people had waited nearly a year for their appointments with a preeminent surgeon. Now, they don’t know what to do. -
Should you add gratitude to your wellness routine?
Practicing gratitude is scientifically proven to improve emotional, mental and physical wellbeing. -
Mental health, addiction programs feel whiplash from sudden cut, reinstatement of federal grants
$2 billion in cuts were reversed just days later. -
Peak flu season in Mass. still likely ahead of us
Medical experts say small dip in latest flu data is probably temporary.
