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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Hispanic patients highlight barriers to organ transplants and donation
Lack of information and health disparities are among the hurdles organizations like the New England Donor Services are trying to address during Hispanic Heritage Month. -
Mass. hospitals conserving IV fluids following supply problem caused by Hurricane Helene
Hospitals in Massachusetts are facing a shortage of IV fluids after Hurricane Helene stopped production at a key facility in North Carolina. -
Wake Up Well: Fear can be an invitation to learn
October, with its ubiquitous spooks and scares, can be a good time to think more deeply about fear and how it affects our mental well-being. -
Steward CEO de la Torre to step down in October
The CEO of a hospital operator that filed for bankruptcy protection in May will step down after failing to testify before a U.S. Senate panel. -
The FDA approved an at-home nasal spray flu vaccine, but it's not available quite yet
A nasal spray to prevent influenza could make it easier for more people to get vaccinated, said Dr. Katherine Gergen-Barnett. But it won't be available until next flu season. -
The US is mailing Americans free COVID tests again. Here's how to get them.
The tests will begin shipping, via the United States Postal Service, as soon as next week. -
Climate change may be contributing to more frequent, widespread EEE outbreaks
The Massachusetts state epidemiologist says warming temperatures may be behind rise of dangerous virus. -
How getting outside can improve your physical and mental health
And research shows spending time in green spaces is good for you — physically, mentally and emotionally. -
Could gut problems increase your risk of Parkinson's disease? New research points to yes
A study found that those with upper gastrointestinal damage are 76% more likely to develop Parkinson's disease, signaling a potential paradigm shift in how the disease is studied. -
The deadly EEE virus has Massachusetts on high alert
Public Health Commissioner Robbie Goldstein tells us what we can do to stay safe.
