Boston’s hazy, yellow skies are the ‘new normal.’ Here's what doctors advise.
Millions across the Northeast and Midwest are breathing in air pollution from Canadian wildfire smoke.
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Can a healthy diet treat disease? Why some argue food is medicine
We chew over the growing number of organizations that provide medically tailored meals for people with chronic illness. -
How one nonprofit is integrating reading into pediatric care
Experts say reading to young children is beneficial not just for language development, but for a strong parent-child bond. -
Severe complications during childbirth nearly doubled over a decade in Massachusetts
Black women, people with intellectual disabilities and those over 40 have a much higher risk. -
FDA-approved Alzheimer's drug is 'just the beginning,' says MGH neurologist
While Leqembi has been proven to slow cognitive decline, it is only approved for use in patients with early stages of Alzheimer's. -
Public health must go 'back to basics' to build trust, says COVID response coordinator
Dr. Ashish Jha said focusing on preparation and transparency will be key to fighting the next pandemic. -
Harvard researcher breaks down the health benefits and risks of cannabis
Still, federal policy impedes better research into marijuana use -
'A long time coming': New medication abortion program launches on Cape and Islands
Health Imperatives now offers medication abortion at its clinics in Southeastern Mass., previously considered an "abortion desert." -
A step-by-step guide to finding a therapist
Sometimes when we need it the most, therapy can feel out of reach. Tracking down a provider with availability who you like and can also afford is no easy… -
Health care leaders talk challenges, successes from Martha's Vineyard migrant response
Martha's Vineyard Hospital stepped in to help some of the 50 migrants last September, including one with a broken jaw. -
New report shows highest opioid-related death rate to date for Mass. in 2022
Healey administration has proposed more than $600 million for 2024 fiscal year budget for substance abuse prevention, treatment programs.
