Why is it so hard to find a therapist?

The CDC says more Americans than ever are seeing a therapist, but why is it so hard to find one?

• Sep 30

Steep drop in Mass. residents getting GLP-1s through insurance, data shows

Last year, insurance companies in Massachusetts said they would stop covering GLP-1s​ when used specifically for weight loss.

• Sep 17

How Massachusetts high school is trying to reduce football head injuries

In Massachusetts, one high school explained steps it has taken to try and reduce head injuries.

• Aug 25

The explosion of ticks and Alpha-gal syndrome

This year, ER visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat. How can you best avoid tick bites?

• Aug 23

Moderna stock surges as melanoma vaccine trial shows "landmark moment"

Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.

• Aug 19

Sydney Towle dies at 26 after documenting life with rare cancer

Sydney Towle, known for her social media content about living with a rare form of cancer called cholangiocarcinoma, died Wednesday in Bethesda, Maryland.

• Aug 7

Mass. reported 104 cyclospora cases in July, some linked to lettuce

Massachusetts has seen more than 100 cyclospora cases​ this summer, with some linked to lettuce.

• Aug 5

Cyclospora cluster in N.H. linked to contaminated lettuce

Several people in New Hampshire have cyclospora infections linked to Taylor Farms lettuce.

• Jul 23

Taylor Farms pulls iceberg lettuce linked to cyclosporiasis outbreak

Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.

• Jul 22

Cyclosporiasis outbreak traced to lettuce from Mexico used by Taco Bell

A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.

• Jul 17

Parasite that can cause severe diarrhea reported in Massachusetts

Massachusetts is reporting cases of cyclosporiasis​, a disease caused by a stomach parasite that can lead to "explosive" diarrhea.

• Jul 9

A tool to help keep dementia in check

Many people fear that a family history of dementia dooms them to inevitably suffer the condition themselves. But a new tool, the Brain Care Score, shows how lifestyle changes can be beneficial, cutting the risk of dementia.

• May 3

Possible measles exposure at Logan Airport

There was a possible measles​ exposure at Logan Airport​ in Boston last week, Massachusetts health officials say.

• Apr 23

Blood test could predict Alzheimer's years before symptoms appear

A new study​ finds that a simple blood test could predict Alzheimer's disease long before symptoms appear.

• Apr 22

Lone Star ticks an "emerging" public health concern in Mass.

The Lone Star tick, which can cause alpha-gal syndrome, is spreading north throughout Massachusetts.

• Apr 9

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