Health

Erin Cummings was still dealing with new cancer, surgeries, and heart failure decades after beating Hodgkin lymphoma as a teenager. She learned she was far from alone.

A team in California has developed a new way to use ultrasound imaging to provide a new view of brain activity — through a small window in the skull of one man.

1 in 7 people in Mass. now get their abortions by telehealth.

16 cases of mpox have been diagnosed this year, raising concern of a resurgence.

The postpartum pilot offers extra support to high-risk parents, hoping to curb maternal health inequities in Massachusetts.

Fear of pain or a history of trauma can keep some people away from the highly effective birth control method. Now a major reproductive health care provider is offering another option.

“It's still too soon to celebrate; we have really yet to bend the corner. … But I do think the latest data gives us some reason to be hopeful.”

"Parents and caregivers are the experts in their children," says child psychologist Dr. Gene Beresin. "If you see a major change in your child — in their thoughts, feelings, actions, behaviors — that's the time to intervene."

A new study shows that 85% of teenagers play video games. Psychiatrist Alok Kanojia discusses how parents can work with their kids to address problematic gaming habits in his new book, "How to Raise a Healthy Gamer."

How did sneaky myths about red wine's alleged health benefits become common knowledge? Critics blame the alcohol lobby, in part.