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Head Transplants Are Still Science Fiction
Italian neuroscientist Dr. Sergio Canavero is making headlines by saying that he helped Chinese doctors perform the world's first successful head… -
After Honoring NFL Legend's Brain Donation, VA Secretary Calls Football Injuries 'Very Different' From Soldiers'
President Trump has been critical of the NFL’s steps to reduce brain injuries on the field. But today, his Secretary of Veterans Affairs, David Shulkin,… -
New Reports Force Rep. Tom Marino To Withdraw His Nomination For Drug Czar
Rep. Tom Marino, R-Pennsylvania, removed himself from consideration for the position of America’s drug czar Monday after a joint investigation by the… -
Mass. General Doctor On Mass Casualty Events
Barbara Howard: Las Vegas hospitals were flooded last night with hundreds of victims of the shooting on the city's strip coming in. Doctors and nurses… -
Devastation In Puerto Rico Could Trigger Public Health Crisis, Prescription Drug Shortage
One week after Hurricane Maria made landfall in Puerto Rico, 97 percent of the island's 3.4 million residents are still without power and many do not have… -
Bill Would Legalize Physician-Assisted Suicide in Massachusetts
The Public Health Committee of the Massachusetts Legislature will hold a hearing Tuesday on a bill that seeks to legalize doctor-assisted suicide in… -
Hernandez Had Severe CTE At Death; Family Suing NFL And Patriots
Former New England Patriot and convicted murderer Aaron Hernandez had the degenerative brain disease chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), Boston… -
Plymouth County Police Try A New Approach To The Opioid Crisis
Across the country, the opioid crisis is hurting communities and families.The toll is particularly evident in Plymouth County. So far this year, more than… -
Worcester Firefighters Add A New Tool To Their Kit: Narcan
Firefighters carry a variety of tools that can help them save lives in emergencies. The latest addition to that kit: easy to administer doses of the… -
Boston Rally Honors Pete Frates For Courageous Battle With ALS
Mayor Marty Walsh and the city of Boston honored Pete Frates today at a rally at City Hall Plaza for his courage and dedication to ALS research. Frates…
