Rabies Cases Prompt Nationwide Health Advisory: What Massachusetts Residents Should Know

This potentially deadly disease has seen an uptick in cases this month.

This MA Children’s Hospital Among The Best In The Country

U.S. News & World Report recognized 90 children's hospitals in 34 states and Washington, D.C.

Health Officials Give Important Update On Parasite Outbreak In MA

The record-setting cyclospora outbreak left thousands sickened as authorities scrambled to trace its origins.

Task Force Dropping Edible Vaccine Packets From Helicopter To Combat Rabies In Massachusetts

"This year has been particularly busy," said Zak Mertz of New England Wildlife Centers.

West Nile Virus Cases Grow In Active Mosquito Year: What To Know In MA

The risk for WNV is now "high" in 11 communities around Greater Boston and "moderate" in 250 cities and towns across the Bay State.

EPOCH Senior Living Names Sarah Sterling Executive Director of Bridges® by EPOCH at Andover

Sterling has spent nearly 10 years serving as an Executive Director in the senior living sector.

MA Residents Told To Squish Spotted Lanternflies As Pest Spreads

State agricultural officials are asking residents to help control the spread of spotted lanternflies as the invasive insect appears

COVID-19 Rates Growing In 48 States: What To Know About Vaccines In MA

COVID-19 infections are rising across the Bay State as updated vaccines arrive this fall with new federal eligibility rules.

Is Lettuce Safe To Eat Again? Latest On Cyclospora Outbreak In MA

Cases of cyclosporiasis reached 11,458 in 20 states for the week ending Aug. 27.

Where To Get A Flu Shot In MA This Fall

Flu-shot season is arriving in Massachusetts, with residents able to find vaccines beyond their regular doctor’s office.

MA's First Human West Nile Case Raises Risk Level In 70 Communities

A man in his 90s exposed in Middlesex County is the state's first human West Nile virus case this year.

Fall Allergy Forecast: These Allergens Will Be Worst In Massachusetts

Weed pollen is expected to be the biggest allergy concern across much of the country this fall.

Massachusetts Issues Emergency Order Restricting Sale Of Kratom

The Mayo Clinic has called the herbal supplement unsafe and ineffective.

12 Must-Visit Places To Walk And Hike In Massachusetts: See The List

Patch has put together a list of 12 of the best routes to explore across the Bay State.

Parasite Cases Increasing In MA: See Latest Data, Products To Avoid

The diarrhea-causing cyclosporiasis outbreak continues to expand in Massachusetts.

Tick Season Is Peaking In MA: What To Know About Tick-Borne Illnesses

State health officials are warning that ticks and tick-borne illnesses are active across Massachusetts.

New Developments In Cyclospora, Salmonella Outbreaks: What To Know In MA

The CDC is also reviewing more than 12,255 additional cases that have not been laboratory-confirmed or still require further investigation.

These Are The Top-Ranked Hospitals In Massachusetts: U.S. News

This year's rankings put greater emphasis on risk-adjusted patient outcomes.

MA Blood Donors Urgently Needed As Red Cross Declares National Crisis

Blood donations have fallen to a four-year summer low and are not keeping pace with hospital demand, the Red Cross said.

Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Grows: How To Order Fast Food Safely In MA

Earlier this month, officials announced that a five-state outbreak of cyclosporiasis has been linked to shredded lettuce.

Mass. Lettuce Farm Says Product Safe To Eat Amid Cyclospora Outbreak: "We Do Things Fundamentally Differently

Food safety has become a major focus as Cyclospora, a parasite linked to fresh produce, has caused intestinal illness across the country.

Lettuce Sold In MA Provided 'False Positive' For Parasite, FDA Says

The FDA said it made a mistake during testing, wrongly tying a Cyclospora outbreak to lettuce that caused illness in Massachusetts.

Produce Recall Issued In Parasite Outbreak Hitting MA

The recall remains in effect but an FDA test produced a false positive.

Breathing Wildfire Smoke In MA Equal To Smoking 9 Cigarettes: Doctor

Days of hazy, yellow skies cleared across New England on Friday as wildfires burn in Ontario and the northern Midwest.

Cyclosporiasis Diarrhea Parasite May Be Tied To Fast Food Empire With 20 MA Locations

The parasitic illness has sickened people in 31 states, causing widespread concern in recent weeks.

Diarrhea Parasite Outbreak: 7 Things To Know And What To Do In Massachusetts

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed outbreak cases in 17 states.

EPOCH Senior Living Launches ‘EPOCH Exchange’

Educational Resource Center features podcasts and educational materials for caregivers of older adults and those seeking senior living

Parasite Outbreak Sickens People In 17 States, Including Massachusetts

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data shows at least 145 people got sick between May 1 and June 16.

Panel Examines Pros And Cons Of Massachusetts' Nicotine-Free Generation Policies

Almost two dozen municipalities have implemented an age-based lifetime nicotine ban.

How Hard Health Care Hits MA Family Budgets

A new study ranks all 50 states on health care spending in terms of median monthly income.

Why A Massachusetts HVAC Company Says Rodent Issues Are Becoming More Common

Steve Aiken says many of the calls are tied to aging systems, refrigerant leaks but mostly a lack of regular maintenance.

Health Officials Monitoring Hantavirus Cruise Passengers: What To Know In MA

Find out more about the emerging disease that infected cruise ship passengers, killing three of them.

Popular MA Snack Recalled Over Salmonella Risk

This nationwide recall of certain potato chips impacts those sold at major Massachusetts retailers.

19 MA Hospitals Earn ‘A’ Grades In New Hospital Safety Ranking

The Leapfrog Group's Spring 2026 Hospital Safety Grades are a biannual ranking.

How Polluted Is The Air You're Breathing In MA? Use This Tool To Find Out

Massachusetts may not experience the air pollution of some other states, but there are reasons to be concerned about what we breathe here.

This Cancer Rising Sharply Among MA Young People

Screening guidelines now recommend testing begin at age 45 for average-risk adults, though many younger patients fall below that threshold.

MA Police Warn Parents Of Deadly 'Benadryl Challenge' Social Media Trend

Police urged parents to monitor their children's social media activity.

Severe Stomach Virus On The Rise In MA: What To Know

Symptoms can include frequent vomiting, watery diarrhea and fever, and may last several days or a week.

ER Visits For Tick Bites At Highest Level In A Decade: What To Know In MA

The Northeast is seeing the most tick bite visits, followed by the Midwest, Southwest, West and South Central regions, respectively.

Drug-Resistant Stomach Bug On The Rise: What To Know In MA

Labeled a "public health threat" by the CDC, the bug can cause diarrhea, fever and more.

Flu Season Sends People To Their Doctors In Droves

Visits to the doctor for the flu haven't been this high since 2009.