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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Testing how much metal is in your blood could help get an Alzheimer’s diagnosis
Research from a UMass-Lowell team found that Alzheimer’s patients had certain concentrations of common elements in their blood plasma not present people who did not have dementia. -
'We're terrified': In the face of denied medical claims, families are constantly on edge
Jacob Dickison relies on ABA therapy, but insurers often push back about the necessity of his treatment. -
From inflatable balloons to vibrating pills, scientists are getting creative with weight loss
Both methods stimulate the stomach to provide a sense of fullness that is then signaled to the brain. -
Wake Up Well: Talking about mental health at the end of the year
As we round out the year, we checked back in with Nieisha Deed, founder of the wellness platform PureSpark and our community partner for the series. -
Women in Biotech: NextRNA CEO Dominique Verhelle
Dominique Verhelle is co-founder and CEO of the Brighton-based company NextRNA Therapeutics, which uses long non-coding RNA to develop new medications. -
A Massachusetts jail initiative is helping prevent deadly overdoses when people go home
Medications approved for treating opioid use disorder — Suboxone, naltrexone and methadone — have made it possible to see progress in preventing overdoses among people reentering free society. -
Family estrangement is more common than you might think. Here are tips for making it through the holidays.
Dr. Gene Beresin says younger generations are more likely to distance themselves from family members due to an increased awareness of abuse and trauma. -
Some people are turning to executive function 'coaches' for help with daily life
People with ADHD are more prone to struggle with these critical cognitive skills, but they're not the only people looking for support. -
Black Bostonians are more likely to be sent for involuntary mental health institutionalization by clinicians
Multiple studies have found Black people are much more likely than white people to be compulsorily hospitalized. -
Thousands of Mass. property owners warned of potential lead exposure in their water
Under the EPA's new Lead and Copper Rule revisions, all cities and towns need to alert residents whose pipes might contain lead.
