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As Supreme Court debates abortion, Cambridge doctor sees patients at the last clinic in Mississippi
Dr. Cheryl Hamlin travels to Mississippi about once a month to perform abortions that local doctors refuse. -
The Genius Next Door: Physician-economist Marcella Alsan on racial discrimination in medicine
Dr. Alsan joins us for our series, "The Genius Next Door." -
Environmental Roundtable: Mass. residents inhaled polluted air for 50 days in 2020
Plus, key takeaways from UN Climate Conference. -
Boston is noisy. That can have long-term health effects, researcher says
Erica Walker said loud noises can trigger a person's fight-or-flight response -
COVID Vaccines For Kids 5-11 Begin In Massachusetts
Pediatricians are key to the Commonwealth's plan for administering shots and providing answers to hesitant families -
The COVID-19 Pandemic Has Now Killed 5 Million People around The World
With 745,800 deaths, the U.S. continues to lead the world in the number of confirmed deaths from the virus, according to Johns Hopkins University's coronavirus tracker. -
Health Connector Workers Target Underserved Communities As Open Enrollment Approaches
Boston has striking disparities in health insurance coverage, particularly in communities like East Boston and Dorchester, which have nearly double the rate of uninsured people compared to the rest of the city. -
‘This Is Beyond A Public Health Crisis, This Is A Human Suffering Crisis,’ Says Doctor Of Mass And Cass
Dr. Charles Anderson called Mass and Cass a “complex problem that requires complex solutions.” -
Chelsea's Vaccine Success An 'Example Of How To Get This Done,' Says Community Health Centers Head
Michael Curry joined Boston Public Radio to share the story behind Chelsea’s community vaccination model. -
Why This Year’s Flu Season Might Be Worse Than The Last
There was a fraction of a percent of a normal year's flu infections last year. That make it harder for those formulating this year's flu vaccine, UMass's Klugman says.
