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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How ice baths can help post-workout recovery, according to an exercise science professor
Athletes and Instagram celebrities tout ice baths as a post-workout silver bullet, a perfect tool for recovery. -
A discovery in the muscles of long COVID patients may explain exercise troubles
Long COVID patients can experience severe energy crashes after physical exertion. New research provides clear evidence that there's a biological basis for the symptoms. -
In cities with sugary drink taxes, prices went up and purchases dropped
Cities that imposed taxes on sugary drinks saw prices rise and consumption fall by 33%. Research shows sugary drinks increase the risk of diet-related diseases. -
Coronavirus FAQ: My partner/roommate/kid got COVID. And I didn't. How come?
Infectious disease doctor Abraar Karan says it's the question he's asked most often about SARS-CoV-2. So how does that happen? Here's his answer. -
Controversy around chemical hair relaxers grows as more research shows link to some cancers
Black women wear their crowns proudly — they're diverse in shape, style, and texture. But the use of some products is reportedly harming them. -
COVID and flu cases rise in Mass. as experts urge more vaccination
Long COVID and possible flu complications are still a danger. Experts say preventing infection is still the best way to avoid them. -
COVID is everywhere again. Here's what public health officials say you should do.
It can be confusing to know how best to avoid infection and what to do if that rapid test shows two lines. Here are some answers. -
Masking returns at many Massachusetts hospitals — and not just because of COVID
COVID is on the rise but so are other respiratory viruses, causing hospitals and other health facilities to bring back masks. -
How do physicians manage severe pain in patients with a history of opioid use disorder?
GBH's All Things Considered host Arun Rath speaks with Dr. Peter Grinspoon, an addiction specialist and instructor in medicine at Harvard, about how best to support injured patients at risk of relapse. -
Think twice before giving kids melatonin to sleep, Boston doctor says
Up to 80% of kids have sleep problems, and many parents are turning to over-the-counter sleep aids, which aren't FDA-approved.
