Health

Public health officials warn providers in the state about a possible connection to a rare neurologic complication tied to the flu in children.

Regulators approved higher deductible limits for health plans in 2026, but stressed reforms are needed to tackle affordability concerns and ensure Bay Staters don't end up "self-rationing" care.

Doctors are seeing more respiratory illness caused by influenza than caused by COVID-19. “That’s the first time that’s happened since the pandemic,” said Dr. Paul Sax.

"Injuries will happen," says physical therapist Lenny Macrina. "Unfortunately, you just hope it doesn't happen to you... it's up to us to try to train [athletes] with jumping correctly, working on strength training... and landing correctly from a jump."

Gov. Maura Healey is proposing to limit spending on a rapidly growing home care program that is popular among the state’s expanding senior population but has become one of the state’s most expensive budget items.

The healthcare system prioritizes expensive, complex procedures and treatment instead of preventative care that keeps us healthy.

Biotech has a big footprint in Massachusetts, and according to a 2023 report, women make up less than 6% of leadership roles in the industry. We asked some women who are in those positions on how biotech can be more welcoming.

"This is about the time of year when we would expect to see an increase in COVID, flu, RSV, and also norovirus," said Robbie Goldstein, commissioner of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.

A new report from the American Cancer Society shows that cancer mortality rates continue to decline, but diagnoses are on the rise.

Massachusetts residents who don’t have health or dental insurance have until Jan. 23 to sign up for the state Health Connector program.