Mass. commissioner of public health pushes back on RFK Jr.'s vaccine skepticism
“We need to be resolute," says Robbie Goldstein, the state commissioner of public health. "Vaccines are safe, vaccines are effective, vaccines are the best way for parents to protect their children from measles.”
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On Roxbury Walgreens’ last day, local community leaders consider legal action
The closure follows other shutdowns in Mattapan, Hyde Park and a separate Roxbury location. The trend is raising concerns that Boston's communities of color are losing important access to health care. -
Wake Up Well: Why we talk about mental health
There's been more of a push to talk about our mental health, and this year we are joining that conversation with a new series called Wake Up Well. -
Wake Up Well: Help us talk about mental health
We want to know: What mental health-related topics do you wish people spoke about more? And what experiences have you had in caring for your mental well-being? -
Boston families will have access to grants from opioid settlement funds
The city of Boston announced the "Family Overdose Support Fund" for families who lost loved ones in the opioid epidemic. It's the first use of the city's payments from Massachusetts' $230 million settlement with opioid manufacturers. -
'We need it yesterday' say families urging establishment of overdose prevention centers
State bill would permit overdose prevention centers; they are still illegal under federal law. -
Black Americans experience high levels of stress. What are ways to stay healthy?
Black Americans are more likely to experience economic hardship, as well as other stressors. -
The drugs that got more — and less — expensive this January
January is when drug makers typically hike their prices. This year, there's a mixed bag of price increases and a few notable declines, such as on some forms of insulin. -
Good songs about sobriety for Dry January
For Dry January, a former pop critic for The New Yorker suggests great songs about not drinking. Many are by musicians who have been sober for decades. -
Again! Again! Here's why toddlers love to do things on repeat
Reading the same books, playing the same games, asking the same questions. Kids' fascination with repetition can be exhausting for parents, but researchers say it's key to brain development. -
Mary Lou Retton's health insurance explanation sparks some mental gymnastics
The gold-medal gymnast, who is recovering from a lengthy hospital stay, shouldn't have been denied coverage for preexisting conditions under current laws.
