The state's top public health official weighs in on turmoil at the CDC
"I worry that the person who comes next may not have the same scientific principles,," says Massachusetts Public Health Commissioner Dr. Robbie Goldstein.
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Health experts, industry leaders split on cancer warning labels on alcohol
The U.S. surgeon general has urged updating the label on alcoholic drinks to cite the increased risk of cancer. -
Birth report shows both progress and continuing disparities in Mass.
The Department of Public Health looked into prenatal care, birth weights, gestational diabetes and more. -
Mass Health Connector extends deadline for residents who need health insurance coverage
The deadline for Massachusetts residents to pick a health insurance plan with Health Connector is Monday, Dec. 23. -
Women in Biotech: Challenges for women CEOs
According to the 2024 MassBio industry snapshot, biopharma accounted for nearly 17% of job growth in the state last year. We're hearing from women in leadership about the industry and their vision for the future. -
Home hospital programs could lose Medicare and Medicaid funding without Congressional action
Hospital-at-home programs began during the pandemic through a federal waiver allowing Medicaid and Medicare to pay for hospital-level care at patients’ homes. But the waiver is set to expire on December 31. -
'Cancer ghosting' can be more painful than treatment, survivors say
Loss of social support after a cancer diagnosis is a surprisingly common experience, social workers and cancer patients say. For young cancer survivors, it is a particularly difficult part of the disease. -
Testing how much metal is in your blood could help get an Alzheimer’s diagnosis
Research from a UMass-Lowell team found that Alzheimer’s patients had certain concentrations of common elements in their blood plasma not present people who did not have dementia. -
'We're terrified': In the face of denied medical claims, families are constantly on edge
Jacob Dickison relies on ABA therapy, but insurers often push back about the necessity of his treatment. -
From inflatable balloons to vibrating pills, scientists are getting creative with weight loss
Both methods stimulate the stomach to provide a sense of fullness that is then signaled to the brain. -
Wake Up Well: Talking about mental health at the end of the year
As we round out the year, we checked back in with Nieisha Deed, founder of the wellness platform PureSpark and our community partner for the series.
