The only freestanding birth center in Eastern Mass. just opened in Cambridge
Cambridge Health Alliance is reopening its long-shuttered birth center next Monday, only the second such facility in the state.
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Good songs about sobriety for Dry January
For Dry January, a former pop critic for The New Yorker suggests great songs about not drinking. Many are by musicians who have been sober for decades. -
Again! Again! Here's why toddlers love to do things on repeat
Reading the same books, playing the same games, asking the same questions. Kids' fascination with repetition can be exhausting for parents, but researchers say it's key to brain development. -
Mary Lou Retton's health insurance explanation sparks some mental gymnastics
The gold-medal gymnast, who is recovering from a lengthy hospital stay, shouldn't have been denied coverage for preexisting conditions under current laws. -
How ice baths can help post-workout recovery, according to an exercise science professor
Athletes and Instagram celebrities tout ice baths as a post-workout silver bullet, a perfect tool for recovery. -
A discovery in the muscles of long COVID patients may explain exercise troubles
Long COVID patients can experience severe energy crashes after physical exertion. New research provides clear evidence that there's a biological basis for the symptoms. -
In cities with sugary drink taxes, prices went up and purchases dropped
Cities that imposed taxes on sugary drinks saw prices rise and consumption fall by 33%. Research shows sugary drinks increase the risk of diet-related diseases. -
Coronavirus FAQ: My partner/roommate/kid got COVID. And I didn't. How come?
Infectious disease doctor Abraar Karan says it's the question he's asked most often about SARS-CoV-2. So how does that happen? Here's his answer. -
Controversy around chemical hair relaxers grows as more research shows link to some cancers
Black women wear their crowns proudly — they're diverse in shape, style, and texture. But the use of some products is reportedly harming them. -
COVID and flu cases rise in Mass. as experts urge more vaccination
Long COVID and possible flu complications are still a danger. Experts say preventing infection is still the best way to avoid them. -
COVID is everywhere again. Here's what public health officials say you should do.
It can be confusing to know how best to avoid infection and what to do if that rapid test shows two lines. Here are some answers.
