Health News
Massachusetts Is the Second Healthiest State in the Country
A new, comprehensive national health analysis brings good news for Massachusetts. According to the annual America’s Health Rankings report, now in its 27th year, New […]
Massachusetts May Reap the Benefits of the 21st Century Cures Act
The 21st Century Cures Act—a sweeping piece of legislation that will fund medical research and make it easier for new drugs to reach the market—sailed […]
Meb Keflezighi Will Run One Last Boston Marathon
On the day of his 2014 Boston Marathon victory, Meb Keflezighi simultaneously became the first American man to win the race since 1983, and the first […]
The Interview: Thomas Manning, America’s First Penis Transplant Recipient
Thomas Manning has a lot to say.
Here’s Your First Peek at Reebok’s Boston Headquarters
Reebok is leaving behind its sprawling, 60-acre campus in Canton, and setting up shop in the Seaport. The sportswear company announced last month that it’s […]
Harvard Geneticist Wins $3 Million Breakthrough Prize
Stephen Elledge, a geneticist at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School, is a 2017 recipient of the Breakthrough Prize. The Breakthrough Prize, which has […]
Logan Airport Exhibit Aims to Smash the Stigma of Mental Illness
A new art exhibit, titled “Deconstructing Stigma,” is trying to change the public perception of mental illness. But this show isn’t gracing the walls of […]
Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation to Sponsor Opioid Summit
As the opioid epidemic wages on, people from all walks of life are joining the search for solutions—from Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, all the way […]
Harvard’s Raj Panjabi Awarded $1 Million TED Prize
A $1 million award will help a local doctor further his dreams of expanding access to healthcare. Raj Panjabi—a Harvard Medical School instructor, Brigham and […]
Why Does Elizabeth Warren Hate the 21st Century Cures Act?
UPDATED, December 7, 3:30 p.m.: Despite Senator Warren’s best efforts, the 21st Century Cures Act passed the Senate Wednesday by a near-unanimous vote of 95 to […]
You’ve Heard About Genetic Testing. Is It for You?
When Angelina Jolie had a very public preventive double mastectomy a few years ago, genetic testing was thrust into the celebrity-fueled spotlight. Jolie, who lost […]
Here’s How Healthy Boston Is, Compared to 27 Other Cities
You already know Boston is a healthy city. But have you ever wondered how it stacks up against, say, New York or Las Vegas? A […]
Groundbreaking Surgery Could Allow Patients to Move and Feel Prosthetic Limbs
As a rock climber, Jim Ewing relies on his legs every single time he does what he loves. As an engineer, he has a thirst […]
This Woman Is Trying to Change the Face of Medicine
You can ask Crystal Emery what she does, but don’t expect a simple answer. “I utilize theater, film, and publications to address social justice issues,” […]
Harvard Report: NFL Doctors Face ‘Inherent Conflict of Interest’
A new Harvard report offers a slew of recommendations that could shake up medical care in the NFL. Chief among them? Disentangling medical professionals from the […]