Health

Two Boston children under the age of 2 have died from flu-related illness, marking the city's first pediatric influenza deaths since 2013 and raising alarms as flu cases surge and vaccination rates remain low.

The flu season is off to an active start, and cases are likely to surge higher after the holiday season. Just a third of eligible people in Massachusetts have received a flu shot.

As of Wednesday, Dec. 24, Massachusetts had no measles cases.

Live-in aides could save thousands in federal and state income taxes under the exemption.

Republicans have argued that Affordable Care Act plans are too expensive and need to be overhauled.

Healey calls on Congress to extend ACA subsidies.

State pledges continued access ahead of federal advisory panel meetings.

The heart medication can ease physical symptoms of panic, making them popular for job interviews, public speaking events and more. But experts tell GBH's All Things Considered that beta blockers are not risk-free.

Calling 911 can even leave residents in small claims court. Insurers, ambulance companies and patients all agree: it’s a “broken” ambulance billing system in Massachusetts.

For many families, the decision to place a loved one in a memory care facility is heartbreaking.