Waterfowl birds and their predators are especially at risk of contracting H5N1. Massachusetts has not yet reported a human case of the virus.

Dr. Nahid Bhadelia says a desire to forget the worst of the pandemic, the politicization of vaccines and changes in accessibility are all contributing factors.

Community leaders say Dorchester may already be seeing negative health impacts from closure of Carney Hospital.

One officer was stabbed 12 times in the attack by men imprisoned at Souza-Baranowski Wednesday evening.

CEO Ralph de la Torre's secret financial dealings led to depleted hospitals. Patients suffered — and some died.

With students back on campus, Boston Police are issuing a community warning about spiked drinks ahead of the first big back-to-school weekend.

The Mattapan Food and Fitness Coalition helps residents access healthy food and physical activity programs.

Organizers with Change the Ref visited the city as a new exhibit dedicated to local victims of gun violence opened.

Public Health Commissioner Robbie Goldstein tells us what we can do to stay safe.

Employees of St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center and a local politician want Gov. Healey’s plan — to seize the land and transfer operation of the hospital to Boston Medical Center — to be allowed to proceed.