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Black women with endometriosis are often 'gaslit' at the doctor's office
One woman with endometriosis was told by her doctor that it was a "white woman's disease." -
Here's how to keep you and your pets safe during coyote mating season
One effective option: Making yourself appear larger and more dominant than the coyote. -
Task force on Carney Hospital plans broader focus on social determinants of health
The 32-person working group's original 90-day deadline to present its findings to Gov. Healey and Mayor Wu have been extended to March. -
Employees urge BPL to let coworker with breast cancer use donated sick bank days
Members of the BPL’s Public Service Association union joined co-worker and breast cancer patient Eve Griffin, to appeal to the BPL Board of Trustees to overturn a decision that denied her access to extended sick leave. -
What you should know about Massachusetts’ largest-ever outbreak of bird flu
Waterfowl birds and their predators are especially at risk of contracting H5N1. Massachusetts has not yet reported a human case of the virus. -
Why are COVID-19 vaccination rates so low right now? It’s complicated.
Dr. Nahid Bhadelia says a desire to forget the worst of the pandemic, the politicization of vaccines and changes in accessibility are all contributing factors. -
Healey administration launches groups to address loss of Carney and Nashoba hospitals
Community leaders say Dorchester may already be seeing negative health impacts from closure of Carney Hospital. -
‘Enough is enough’: Lawmakers, union demand change after corrections officers stabbed
One officer was stabbed 12 times in the attack by men imprisoned at Souza-Baranowski Wednesday evening. -
The devastating human toll caused by Steward’s financial failure
CEO Ralph de la Torre's secret financial dealings led to depleted hospitals. Patients suffered — and some died. -
Boston Police warn of drink spiking as colleges get back in session
With students back on campus, Boston Police are issuing a community warning about spiked drinks ahead of the first big back-to-school weekend.
