High maternal morbidity rate remains a deep concern for Black women
Rate of death more than doubled white women’s over the past decade, state study says Tanisha Bhat One pregnant Black mother-to-be reported that her doctor minimized her concerns about whether her chronic hypertension would harm her while giving birth. Another said she could not get her doctor to listen to her about her health issues. […]
COVID-19 Hospitalizations in the US Are on the Rise Again, but Not Like Before
COVID-19 hospital admissions are inching upward in the United States since early July By Associated PressAug. 8, 2023, at 2:49 p.m. A sign announcing a face mask requirement is displayed at a hospital in Buffalo Grove, Ill., Friday, Jan. 13, 2023. COVID-19 hospital admissions are inching upward in the United States since early July 2023. It’s […]
Black parents and their children are more likely to experience unfair treatment when seeking medical care, study finds
By Justin Gamble, CNN Published 4:33 AM EDT, Thu August 3, 2023 (CNN) – Black parents and their children are more likely to experience unfair treatment when seeking medical care than others, a new study from the Urban Institute found. The study, released earlier this week, is based on data from the nonprofit’s Health Reform Monitoring Survey, the latest round […]
FDA approves antibody to protect infants from RSV
By Brenda Goodman, CNN Updated 2:42 PM EDT, Mon July 17, 2023 Mom tells how infant son fought for his life because of RSV infection. (CNN) — This fall, parents and pediatricians will have a new option to protect babies from a lung-attacking virus that is the leading cause of hospitalization in infants under a year […]
MassHealth resumes renewals after pandemic pause
Health Centers step up to aid residents with application process Avery Bleichfeld Community health centers such as Whittier Street Health Center and Harvard Street Neighborhood Health Center can assist MassHealth recipients through the application process. COURTESY PHOTO During the COVID-19 pandemic, the state put a pause on renewing eligibility for MassHealth, the state’s Medicaid program. […]
Dangerous complications are increasing for pregnant patients in Mass., report finds
July 12, 2023 Priyanka Dayal McCluskey A Mass. Department of Public Health study found Black patients experienced severe complications two and half times more often than white patients. (Rogelio V. Solis/AP) State officials are tracking an alarming increase in health complications related to pregnancy and birth in Massachusetts, especially for Black patients. The rate of […]
Weight Loss and Intermittent Fasting
You may have heard about Intermittent Fasting, a newish diet trend. But what is Intermittent Fasting? According to the John Hopkins School of Medicine, intermittent fasting is “is an eating plan that switches between fasting and eating on a regular schedule”. There are three popular trends in intermittent fasting: But will it work for you? […]
Summer, Sunscreen and your skin
Summertime means fun time, which often leads to increased sun time. While protection from the sun’s rays is important year-round, it is especially relevant during the summer months. Protection from the sun’s UV rays helps prevent skin cancer. The American Academy of Dermatology suggests these three steps to people of all skin types and tones […]
Things to Do in Boston this July!
Boston, MA is famous for many things: art, culture, history, food, and… of course sports. But, these activities can be costly. However, there are free and low-cost activities that Bostonians and visitors can enjoy them for FREE or at a low/reduced price. Check the links below for some affordable and fun things to do […]
Boston will install more speed humps, increase ‘No Turn on Red’ intersections as fatal pedestrian crashes jump across Massachusetts
Mayor Michelle Wu speaks during a press conference on street safety at the Thetford Evans Playground on Monday in Mattapan. (Nancy Lane/Boston Herald) May 22, 2023 By RICK SOBEY | rick.sobey@bostonherald.com | Boston HeraldMay 23, 2023 at 5:58 a.m. With drivers speeding down side streets in city neighborhoods and fatal pedestrian crashes rising across Massachusetts, Boston will soon install […]
Veterans could be among the first to feel the pain of a debt default
Veteran Jesse Reynolds says he’s relying on his monthly VA disability check until he can readjust to civilian life. Jesse Reynolds By Quil Lawrence, Dustin Jones For Navy veteran Jesse Reynolds, it’s personal. Veterans funding is currently a key part of two high-stakes showdowns in Washington: budget talks and the possible default on America’s debt. If […]
New Mask Policy
Dear Patients, The COVID-19 public health emergency has now ended, as of May 12th, 2023. In keeping with guidance from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Harvard Street Neighborhood Health Center will no longer require masks in either administrative areas or most clinical settings. Though masks are no longer required for all patients and families […]
Teen mental health is in crisis, study shows. What can parents do?
BY SARA MONIUSZKOMARCH 6, 2023 / 6:00 AM / CBS NEWS Results from a recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention survey add to the evidence that teen mental health is in crisis, with particularly concerning numbers surrounding teen girls. The survey found around 1 in 3 high school girls in the U.S. have seriously considered attempting suicide and more […]
The Connection Between Seasonal Allergies and Mental Health
By Christina Caron May 8, 2023 Studies suggest that allergens could play a role in mood disorders like depression and anxiety. Here’s what to know and how to get help if you need it. Seasonal allergies can be miserable. The sneezing, congestion and itchy, watery eyes can feel like a terrible cold that won’t go away, […]
When Should Women Get Regular Mammograms? At 40, U.S. Panel Now Says.
By Roni Caryn RabinPublished May 9, 2023Updated May 10, 2023, 10:42 a.m. ET The new advice comes as breast cancer diagnoses rise among younger women and mortality rates among Black women remain persistently high. Alarmed by an increase in breast cancer diagnoses among younger women and persistently high death rates among Black women in particular, health experts on Tuesday […]
Sugar-sweetened drinks tied to a higher risk of premature death for people with type 2 diabetes: Harvard researchers
Researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health found that sugar-sweetened beverages were tied to an increased risk for developing cardiovascular disease among people with type 2 diabetes. (Nancy Lane/Boston Herald) By RICK SOBEY | rick.sobey@bostonherald.com | Boston Herald April 19, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. Those with type 2 diabetes who regularly drank sugar-sweetened beverages like soda or lemonade […]
