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Greater Boston could be past its latest coronavirus peak, new wastewater data shows
The steep decline in the latest data mirrors what happened in South Africa's omicron cases, experts say. -
CDC is criticized for failing to communicate, promises to do better
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention held only two telebriefings in 2021. That lack of transparency has prompted criticism. -
The plant-based food movement is having a moment
People can bite into guilt-free burgers, sausages and chicken nuggets as the market meets the movement. -
Omicron variant Q+A: What are the symptoms and can rapid tests detect it?
Early data on the omicron variant shows higher transmission. -
FDA shortens the wait time between Moderna vaccine and booster to 5 months
Now, both the Pfizer and the Moderna booster shots can be given five months after the second dose of vaccine. -
A hockey fan spotted a staffer's suspicious mole from the stands, saving his life
An NHL staffer had a cancerous mole removed after a fan of the opposing team spotted it from the stands and urged him to get it checked out. He now… -
Elizabeth Carr, first person in the U.S. conceived through IVF, turns 40 years old
She says the lifelong lack of privacy is worth it to help other people experiencing infertility -
Mass. health officials say new federal funds will transform local health departments
$200 million in federal relief funds expected to provide technology, staffing and training to under-resourced local health officials. -
US is likely entering the most ‘severe phase’ of the pandemic, infectious disease expert says
Plus, how to mitigate risk for the holidays with omicron’s sudden nationwide surge. -
Local epidemiologist weighs in on the Biden administration's rapid COVID-19 test plan
“We spent almost two years now really not having access to these tests in the United States,” said Dr. Michael Mina.
