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The Pandemic Has Transformed The English Language
The story of COVID-19 is already being etched into English. -
Children Volunteer To Test The Safety Of The COVID Vaccine
To reach herd immunity, children will need the vaccine. Seventy Massachusetts children participating in Moderna's nationwide vaccine test of roughly 3,000 children ages 12 to 17. -
Researchers Find Previously Undetected ‘Forever Chemicals’ In Cape Cod Waters
Chronic exposure to PFAS compounds — which can be found in water-resistant clothing, stain-resistant furniture, and nonstick cookware — has been linked to cancer, diabetes, and low infant birth weight. -
5 Medical Appointments You Should Stop Putting Off
As the medical community unearths troubling consequences for people who put off routine or emergency health care during the coronavirus pandemic, an… -
Air Ventilation Expert On Why 3 Feet Is Enough Social Distance For Kids To Return To School
Harvard Director Joseph Allen says Massachusetts kids can get back to the classroom with minimal cost and effort, and that plexiglass barriers are just "hygiene theater" in most cases. -
American Life Expectancy Dropped By A Full Year In The First Half Of 2020
The group that suffered the largest drop in life expectancy was Black males — a decline of 3 years. Hispanic males also saw a large decrease, with a decline of 2.4 years. -
The Key To Speeding Up Vaccine Distribution: Volunteers
Formed in the wake of 9/11, the Medical Reserve Corps is playing a critical role in vaccine distribution. -
As Scientists Study Tattoo Ink Safety, Europe Bans Two Widely Used Pigments
Tattoo artists in Europe are fighting a new ban on two commonly-used green and blue pigments, saying that losing these ink ingredients would be a disaster… -
State Continues To Streamline Vaccine Rollout In Hopes Of 'Exiting This Pandemic,' Says Mass. Public Health Commissioner
Dr. Monica Bharel says they're making updates to the state's website and adding a phone hotline in order to get as many residents as possible vaccinated. -
Binge Drinking Has Intensified During The Pandemic, Especially Among Women
Stress and anxiety caused by a year of pandemic living have fueled a national binge on booze, increasingly among women.
