A Man Died From A Tick Bite In Massachusetts. His Family Wants To Prevent It From Happening Again.

Erin Boyce remembers the day her brother Kevin Boyce got sick after being bitten by a tick in April 2024.

15 MA Hospitals Earn 'A' Grade In New Safety Ranking

Find out where Massachusetts ranked compared to other states in The Leapfrog Group's hospital safety rankings.

New MA Pollution Report Grades Air Quality By County

The American Lung Association produces a report card for states, cities, and counties.

This Infectious Disease Has Increased 1,500% Nationwide: See MA Data

In addition to Measles, another illness has quietly begun surfacing more.

Patients Who Needed Financial Assistance Said Nonprofit Hospitals In Massachusetts Didn't Help Them

There are 55 nonprofit hospitals in Massachusetts. Those hospitals receive tax benefits totaling more than $1.9 billion a year.

Baby Food Recalled In MA: Do You Feed Your Child This Popular Brand?

The tubs of baby food were distributed to Target stores across the country, according to a recall alert.

Cicadas Are Coming To Massachusetts. Here's What To Know About When And Where Brood XIV Will Emerge.

Brood XIV "is as big as it gets for 17-year cicadas," University of Connecticut professor John Cooley, a cicada expert, tells WBZ-TV.

As Tick Season Starts In MA, Know What To Watch Out For

Some tick-borne illnesses are still being discovered.

Invasive Strep Infection Spiking, Study Warns: What To Know In MA

A new study warns the risk of contracting a potentially life-threatening group A strep is higher than it was a decade ago.

Allergy Season Expected To Be Terrible; Here’s Why: What To Know In MA

Climate Central, AccuWeather and the Allergy and Asthma Foundation of America forecasts point to a longer allergy season in Massachusetts.

These Are The Safest MA Hospitals, New Report Says

Several hospitals in Massachusetts have been awarded a prestigious badge of safety from Healthgrades.

3 MA Hospitals Among Best In The World, New Ranking Says

Newsweek ranked the 250 best hospitals in the world.

Massachusetts Has A Hospital Bed Shortage. Here's Why

The shortage has some patients waiting days for a bed.

Rising Cost Of Eggs Create Challenges At Massachusetts Restaurants, Grocery Stores

In the short-term for eggs, Jon Hurst of the Massachusetts Retailers Association, says it might be time to revisit the cage-free egg law.

MA Influenza Rates ‘Very High’ In Flu’s 2nd Wave

Massachusetts falls into the "very high" category as hospitalizations and healthcare visits for influenza-like cases were up considerably.

Tuberculosis Outbreak: Is Alarming Outbreak Cause For Worry In MA?

Tuberculosis rates in Massachusetts are slightly higher than the national average, but fatal cases are still an irregularity.

Updated Guidance On Bird Flu Cases Across MA

As concerns over bird flu spread through the Commonwealth, Massachusetts officials issued updated guidelines on how to mitigate virus risk.

‘Quad-Demic’ Of Illnesses Straining MA Emergency Rooms

Four different viruses are currently spreading throughout the state and country.

5 MA Hospitals In Top 5% Nationwide, Report Says

The nation's 250 best hospital rankings include some from Massachusetts.

Respiratory Illness Rates 'Moderate' In MA Amid National Spike: CDC

Health experts are warning of a spike in three respiratory illnesses across the country, but much of New England remains at a moderate rate.

FDA Bans Red Dye 3 In Food: How It Could Impact MA Products

The move comes 35 years after the dye was barred from cosmetics because of potential cancer risks.

‘Silent’ Surge Shows ‘High’ COVID-19 Rates In MA

An unexpected uptick in COVID-19 cases is occurring in Massachusetts. Get the details here.

Norovirus Cases Spike Across MA This Winter: Reports

The Massachusetts Department of Health said laboratory cases more than doubled in December month over month.

Norovirus Cases Are Surging, CDC Says: What To Know In MA

Norovirus is quickly spreading across the nation. Here's what to know:

MA's Best Hospitals For 2024: See Full List

Here’s a review of how Massachusetts stacked up in analyses and rankings from various publications, government agencies and beyond.

Child Flu Vaccination Rates At Lowest In Years: What To Know In MA

Experts worry what the declining vaccinations nationwide might mean for the upcoming flu season.

These MA Hospitals Are The Best Places To Have A Baby In MA: U.S. News

Seven Massachusetts hospitals are among the best in America for maternity care, according to the new study.

"Caroline's Closet" Program Expanding To Benefit More Premature Babies In Massachusetts

"Caroline's Closet" benefits Massachusetts families with babies receiving care in area hospitals' neonatal intensive care units (NICUs).

Cyclists Rally For Road Safety In Massachusetts And Remember Those Lost At Ride For Your Life Event

Hundreds of cyclists gathered in Massachusetts Sunday for the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims' Ride for Your Life event.

Deadly E. Coli Outbreak Sickens MA Residents, Prompts Carrot Recall

One person died and 15 were hospitalized after a multi-state outbreak of E. coli linked to recalled organic carrots, said health experts.

16 MA Hospitals Get 'A' Rating On New Safety Grades: See Full List

The Leapfrog Group released its fall 2024 hospital safety grades Friday. Here's where Massachusetts stands.

The 10 Best Hospitals In MA: New National Ranking

Newsweek recently published a list of the best in-state hospitals for 2025. Here's where the best are in Massachusetts.

‘Walking Pneumonia’ Cases Spike Among Children: What To Know In MA

The bacteria is easily spread by coughing or sneezing.

EPOCH Starts Alzheimer's Training at 16 Senior Communities

Bridges at Sudbury Executive Director Christine Brooks starts new role in dementia training

2 MA Children’s Hospitals Among Nation’s Best: U.S. News Rankings

The new U.S. News & World Report ranking for the first time includes pediatric and adolescent behavioral health specialty rankings.

MA Summer EEE Outbreak Wanes As Temperatures Cool In October

State officials said residents should still exercise caution even as no part of the state is considered at high or critical risk.

MA Residents Can Order Free COVID Tests Again. How To Get Yours.

Updated rapid tests are expected to be able to detect newer variants just as a new COVID variant arrives in Massachusetts.

Whooping Cough On The Rise In MA: What To Know About Pertussis

There have been more than 300 cases of whooping cough diagnosed in Massachusetts in 2024.

Polio-Like Virus On The Rise In Massachusetts, Wastewater Shows

While Enterovirus D68 typically affects children and causes mild respiratory illness similar to a cold, other cases are much more serious.

11th West Nile Virus Case Confirmed In MA, EEE Risk Levels Raised

The Department of Public Health has also raised the risk level of Eastern equine encephalitis, or EEE, to high in Middlesex County.