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Now a beacon for abortion rights, Mass. has a long history of limiting them
After Roe v. Wade, Boston was “painted as one of the centers of the anti-abortion world.” -
The long, complicated story behind Roe v. Wade
A conversation with author Joshua Prager about his book "The Family Roe: An American Story." -
Women share their abortion experiences before, during and after Roe v. Wade
On the 50th anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court ruling, we reflect on the state of abortion in Massachusetts and nationwide. -
Can you get COVID and the flu at the same time?
If you're like most Americans, someone in your family or social circle is sick right now with COVID, flu, a cold or RSV. With the rolling waves of… -
East Boston Neighborhood Health Center launches patient advocate office after complaints
Organizations representing bereft families say it's not enough. -
Social isolation linked to an increased risk of dementia, new study finds
Socially isolated older adults have a 27% higher chance of developing dementia than older adults who aren't, a new study by Johns Hopkins researchers… -
Sitting all day can be deadly. 5-minute walks can offset harms
If you sit at your computer all day and then lounge on the sofa for more screen time in the evening, your health can take a hit. A body of evidence links… -
'Holy moly, that is a slow burn': Research center in Boston aims to jump-start precision psychiatry
The science of precision medicine has made huge leaps in recent decades. But there’s been one glaring exception: mental illness. -
Mass General Brigham pairs patients with birth doulas to address racial disparities in maternal health
Mass General Brigham program seeks to combat racial disparities in maternal mortality through free assistance from birth doulas. -
Mass. launches 24/7, 365 days-a-year mental health hotline
The Behavioral Health Help Line seeks to address lack of mental health care in the state, and lead the way across the nation.
