A person from Worcester County, Massachusetts, contracted measles abroad, marking the state's first case since 2020. Health officials urge vaccination and vigilance to prevent spread.

Brookline is experiencing a whooping cough outbreak with 15 cases reported. Health officials stress vaccination as the school year ends, noting the majority of Brookline High School seniors are vaccinated.

UMass Amherst researchers analyzed 1,497 fruit snacks, finding that dried fruit, fruit puree, and canned fruit in juice are the healthiest options, aligning with federal dietary guidelines.

CVS and Walgreens will dispense the abortion pill mifepristone in certain states following updated FDA guidelines, expanding abortion services accessibility.

A study suggests high-stress jobs in medicine may lead to slightly shorter pregnancies and lower birth weights compared to less stressful professions.

Health experts are challenging the reliability of BMI as a sole health indicator, pointing out its failure to accommodate racial, ethnic, age, and gender differences.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute reinstates mask mandate due to a spike in respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19 and influenza. The decision is data-driven and aims to protect vulnerable patients.

Tragic RSV claims 5-year-olds life in Lynn, MA.

Health authorities in Massachusetts are observing an uptick in pediatric pneumonia cases, attributing it to common winter viruses and calling the trend seasonally typical.

Workplace flexibility decreases cardiovascular disease risk and boosts work-life balance without impacting productivity, as per a Harvard-Penn State study.

Harvard research links starchy vegetables to weight gain in middle age, suggesting a need to modify U.S. Dietary Guidelines.

EPA proposes to ban TCE, a toxic chemical linked to cancer and birth defects, ceasing its manufacturing and distribution.

Harvard study links higher red meat consumption to increased risk of type 2 diabetes, recommending plant-based alternatives for health and sustainability.