The Surprising Thing Your Mammogram Can Tell You About Your Heart Health
Tom Werner//Getty Images If you’ve been putting off your mammogram, here’s one more reason to schedule it By Michelle FalciPublished: Feb 25, 2026 If you’re over 40, you probably don’t need another reason to make sure you’re up to date with your mammograms. After all, they’re the gold standard for breast cancer screening. But new research shows that your mammogram can tell […]
Heart disease and stroke projected to rise significantly in women in the next 25 years
A patient’s blood pressure is monitored.andreswd / Getty Images Obesity, diabetes and high blood pressure are fueling increases in cardiovascular disease, even among much younger women, the American Heart Association said. Feb. 25, 2026, 5:49 AM EST; By Barbara Mantel Without better prevention and early detection, the number of women living with cardiovascular disease will increase substantially in […]
Early prenatal care, considered best for moms and babies, is on the decline in the US, data shows
FILE – A doctor performs an ultrasound scan on a pregnant woman at a hospital in Chicago on Aug. 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Teresa Crawford, File); SOURCE: Teresa Crawford Updated: 1:45 AM EST Feb 19, 2026; Editorial Standards ⓘ LAURA UNGAR Early prenatal care improves the chances of having a healthy pregnancy and baby. But a new federal […]
Flu cases are surging across Massachusetts. Have you gotten sick?
A man receives a COVID and flu vaccine shot at Boston City Hall on Jan. 7, 2026. (Suzanne Kreiter/Globe staff) As hospitalizations climb and Boston opens free vaccination clinics, we want to hear how this flu season is affecting you. By Annie Jonas January 13, 2026 | 9:33 AM Flu cases are surging across Massachusetts — and […]
5 things for parents to know about changes to kids’ vaccine schedule
Stock photo of a child receiving a shot. Jackyenjoyphotography/STOCK PHOTO/Getty Images By Dr. Jade Cobern and Yi-Jin Yu; January 06, 2026, 3:01 PM Amid a record-breaking flu season, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Monday that multiple vaccinations, including for flu, RSV, and COVID, are no longer universally recommended for all children, a departure from previous, long-standing guidance […]
RFK Jr. releases new dietary guidelines with emphasis on protein and full-fat dairy, less processed foods
By Mary Kekatos; January 07, 2026, 2:40 PM Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced new federal dietary guidelines on Wednesday, encouraging Americans to limit highly processed food and reduce refined carbohydrates. The guidelines also encourage Americans to eat whole foods like fruits and vegetables, incorporate healthy fats, prioritize protein-rich meals including red meat, […]
Pediatrics group sues HHS for cutting funds for children’s health programs
President Donald Trump listens as Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., speaks in the Oval Office of the White House, Oct. 16, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File) By LAURA UNGAR Updated 4:03 PM EST, December 24, 2025 The American Academy of Pediatrics sued the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on […]
Health officials warn about potential exposure to measles in Boston, Westborough
Updated: 11:17 AM EST Dec 24, 2025 BOSTON — Massachusetts health officials issued a warning Wednesday about possible exposure to measles in locations visited by an infected tourist earlier this month. According to the Department of Public Health, a visitor from Texas arrived in the area on Dec. 11 on Airlines flight 2384, and departed […]
Health experts warn of ‘super flu’ surge as Christmas approaches
Updated: 8:15 AM EST Dec 23, 2025 Sharman Sacchetti; Political Reporter and Co-Host of WCVB’s “On The Record Phil Tenser; Digital Media Manager NEEDHAM, Mass. — As Christmas approaches, health experts are warning about a surge in flu cases driven by a variant dubbed the “super flu,” which has already affected millions this year. So […]
What is GivingTuesday? How to donate on the annual day of charitable giving
NBC Chicago Responds’ Kate Chappell takes a look at tips from Consumer Reports on how to make sure the money you donate on Giving Tuesday is really going to do some good. GivingTuesday, which started as a hashtag in 2012, has become one of the biggest fundraising days of the year for nonprofits. By The […]
What’s the difference between flu A and flu B? Experts discuss the symptoms
It’s cold and flu season again, which means you could be left wondering which virus is causing your symptoms. Here’s what you need to know. What to know about the major flu types as respiratory virus season picks up steam. By Sarah Jacoby l TODAY • Published December 1, 2025 • Updated on December 1, 2025 at 6:56 am Flu season is […]
Gov. Healey announces new recommendations for high school graduation requirements
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey will announce a new framework for high school graduation requirements on Monday morning at Dedham High School. End-of-course tests administered by the state are seen as a potential model after voters nixed high stakes MCAS exams. By Sam Drysdale • Published December 1, 2025 • Updated on December 1, 2025 at 6:03 pm High school students in Massachusetts […]
Local organizations still helping to feed families, pets, during SNAP crisis
Updated: 7:16 PM EST Nov 7, 2025; Editorial Standards ⓘ Danae Bucci , Reporter & Veronica Haynes, Senior Digital Editor/Producer, WCVB.com. BOSTON — The Copley Square Farmer’s Market and other local organizations are making it clear they’re still accepting government assistance for food purchases as the Thanksgiving season approaches. “We still can give out SNAP tokens for […]
Trump admin order to ‘immediately undo’ full SNAP benefits leaves states scrambling
Jen Janecek Hartman helps prepare bagged meals for a food bank for students at Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College on Oct. 30 in New Town, N.D.John Locher/AP Updated November 9, 20259:17 PM ET; By Tovia Smith, Chandelis Duster States are scrambling — again — to figure out how to get food assistance to needy families without violating […]
At Health Commission summit, housing, economic stability are key to addressing mental health
Black Economic Council of Massachusetts Chief of Policy Alyssa Benalfew-Ramos, Harvard Street Neighborhood Health Center Senior Vice President of Programs and Services Cyril Ubiem, Harvard Assistant Professor of Psychology Jenny Zhen-Duan and Charlestown resident Magaly Galvis sit on a panel about the impacts of economic insecurity on mental health at a Boston Public Health Commission […]
Food assistance is safe through October, but risk grows if shutdown continues
About 40 million people could see food assistance disappear next month if the federal government shutdown continues. By Geoff Mulvihill and Morgan Lee | The Associated Press • Published October 16, 2025 • Updated on October 16, 2025 at 2:29 pm A federal program that provides food assistance to 40 million low-income people could be at risk in November if the government […]
