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Claims against one Shattuck surgeon raise questions about state care for prisoners
At least 20 lawsuits have been filed, many by prisoners, against the orthopedic surgeon. -
Mass. facing shortages of home health aides and doctors for people with Alzheimer's
30,000 more care aides will be needed by the end of the decade to care for Massachusetts seniors, says the Alzheimer’s Association. -
Got muscle pain from statins? A cholesterol-lowering alternative might be for you
When the FDA approved bempedoic acid, marketed under the brand name Nexletol, back in 2020, it was clear that the drug helped lower LDL — "bad"… -
Advocates say Massachusetts is failing moms and babies. They want lawmakers to take action
The March of Dimes is seeking several major policy changes to improve maternal and infant health. -
Elevated PFAS levels in fish at Mass. parks prompt new consumption advisories
Higher than recommended levels of the synthetic chemicals were found in native fish at 13 state parks. -
FDA proposes new standards to label food 'healthy.' Food companies say they're unachievable
The standards would limit fats, sugar, sodium and more. -
A roadblock to life-saving addiction treatment is gone. Now what?
For two decades — as opioid overdose deaths rose steadily — the federal government limited access to buprenorphine, a medication that addiction experts… -
This Boston doctor has cared for the homeless for 40 years. Here’s what he’s learned
Dr. Jim O'Connell is a pioneer in treating Boston's unhoused population. -
No 'magic sleep button:' Separating sleep misinformation from facts on YouTube
Popular videos often include misinformation, a local sleep researcher said. -
Over-prescribing mental health drugs can be deadly. Here's why
What happens when providers turn to medication first?
