Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey criticizes the dissemination of misinformation by the federal government linking vaccines to autism, stressing reliance on scientific consensus and evidence-based health information.

November is dedicated to appreciating family caregivers in Boston, with a reminder of resources like the Massachusetts Family Caregiver Support Program and connections to local services despite Medicaid cuts and the federal shutdown.

The Star Market in Newtonville closed unexpectedly due to a health investigation into potential asbestos exposure caused by demolition work. The store will remain shut until the MassDEP deems it safe.

Boston's health officials warn to avoid Charles River activities due to a harmful cyanobacteria bloom spreading beyond the Cambridge Street bridge, posing risks of sickness and serious health issues.

Boston reports its first human case of West Nile Virus in a man in his 50s who has not left the city recently.

Kennedy Elsey from Mix 104.1 is doing a 13.9-mile charity walk in Massachusetts to support youth mental health and raise funds for the Samaritans' suicide prevention services.

Berklee College of Music partners with Boston Public Health Commission to offer music therapy for addiction recovery, emphasizing music's role in impacting every part of the brain and fostering connection and self-awareness.

Massachusetts reports the first human West Nile virus case of the year in a woman from Middlesex County; health officials urge continued mosquito protection.

Massachusetts health officials warn of a rare bacterial threat, Vibrio vulnificus, in coastal waters, advising precautions, especially for vulnerable groups.

Massachusetts officials raise the risk level for West Nile virus in several communities and report Eastern equine encephalitis presence, urging protective measures against mosquito-borne illnesses.

An infant on Martha's Vineyard developed severe symptoms of the rare Powassan virus after a tick bite. With 24 cases in the US this year, experts advise prevention as there's no treatment or vaccine.

EEE virus was detected in a mosquito sample from Bridgewater, Massachusetts, prompting health officials to urge preventative measures against mosquito bites. No human or animal cases have been reported in the state this year.

Massachusetts hospitals receive high ratings in various specialties, with top spots for cancer treatment, obstetrics, gynecology, diabetes, endocrinology, and psychiatry, according to recent reports.