Health News
This Is Why You Keep Hearing About Gypsy Moths
If you’ve been seeing headlines about gypsy moths and you’re not sure why, read on. We put together a quick primer on these pests, as […]
Two New Shelters Are Coming to Boston
In 2014, Boston’s homeless population was left reeling by the closure of the Long Island Bridge, and the ensuing evacuation of the island’s shelter. Nearly three […]
Obama Drug Czar Slams Trump’s Proposed Drug Control Cuts
After two years at the helm of the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), Michael Botticelli has found both a homecoming and a new […]
Would a Soda Tax Be Good for Massachusetts?
Soon, you might need some extra change when you hit the vending machine. That’s because Massachusetts lawmakers have proposed a tax on sugary drinks such […]
Massachusetts Eyes Higher Tobacco Buying Age
Massachusetts is moving closer to legislation that would raise the statewide minimum age for buying tobacco, in an effort to curb teen smoking and improve […]
Overdose Deaths May Be Slowing in Massachusetts
When it comes to the opioid epidemic, good news can be hard to find. But a new report from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health […]
Cambridge Considers Public Narcan Proposal
If you saw someone in the throes of a drug overdose, would you help? Would you know how? In Cambridge, those questions may become more […]
Boston Doctor Takes Aim at Tom Brady’s Health Guru
A Boston doctor wants answers from Alex Guerrero, Tom Brady’s highly controversial body coach, life guru, and TB12 business partner. Dr. Jessica Flynn, a sports […]
Ericka Hart Is Showing the World What It Looks Like to Survive Breast Cancer
As we spoke on the phone Wednesday, Ericka Hart Googled “breast reconstruction.” She was met with a sea of white images—much like she was two […]
Mass. Healthcare Leaders Slam the AHCA
On Thursday afternoon, the House of Representatives passed the updated GOP healthcare bill, known as the American Health Care Act (AHCA), by a vote of […]
This Device May Be the Future of Health Trackers
If you’re a health nut, you’re probably already tracking your step count, sleep, and heart rate. But it may be a metric you hardly ever […]
NIH Gets $2 Billion Funding Boost Under Congressional Spending Plan
A Congressional spending deal reached late Sunday night will keep the NIH safe from proposed budget cuts—at least for now. The bipartisan plan will give the […]
ImprovBoston Is Offering a Performance Just for Kids with Autism
To round out Autism Awareness Month, ImprovBoston is hosting a show just for children with autism and their families. The show, scheduled for April 29 […]
This App Wants to Make It Easier and Faster to Get a Doctor’s Appointment
If you’ve ever found yourself trying (and failing) to quickly get a medical appointment in the Boston area, the results of a survey by Merritt Hawkins […]
Vivek Murthy Ousted from Surgeon General Post
Vivek Murthy has been removed from his surgeon general post, nearly two years shy of the end of his four-year term. “Dr. Murthy…was asked to […]