New COVID Variant Could Cause Uptick In Cases In MA: What To Know

The new variant accounts for nearly 25 percent of all recent COVID-19 cases in Massachusetts. Here's what to know.

Ticks In MA: State Warns Warm Winter Means More Pestilent Bloodsuckers

Ticks typically recede during the winter, but less snow and cold can help them stay active, leading to higher spring populations.

New MA Hospital Safety Ratings For 2024: See Best, Worst

More than a dozen Massachusetts hospitals earned the top grade for safety, and none received a failing grade.

Measles At Highest Levels Since 2019: What To Know In MA

Measles cases are growing with 125 infections reported in 17 states, according to a Centers for Disease Control report.

Bird Flu Virus Found In Grocery Store Milk: Should MA Consumers Worry?

Officials said the commercial milk supply is pasteurized and believed safe but advised caution for those who drink raw, unpasteurized milk.

Trader Joe's Basil Linked To Salmonella Outbreak Sold In MA

Salmonella cases have been confirmed in New England and several other states tied to the Trader Joe's basil.

See Where Massachusetts Ranks On Best Children's Health Care List

A recent study compared states' health care for children in terms of cost, quality, and access.

Ice Cream Bars Recalled In MA Over Potential Salmonella Contamination

State health officials say the ice cream bars were distributed at retail locations in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine.

MA Man Receives World's 1st Pig Kidney Transplant

Richard Slayman, who suffered from end-stage kidney failure, underwent the four-hour long surgery Saturday as a life-saving measure.

CDC Warns Of Measles Spread: MA Has Among Highest Vaccination Rates

Measles cases are growing in the U.S., but not as sharply as a 2019 outbreak that hit Massachusetts.

9 MA Hospitals Named Among Best For Patient Safety, Experience

Healthgrades announced the new set of rankings on Tuesday.

Tick Emergence: What El Niño Winter Means For Spring Emergence In MA

An early spring could be bringing out ticks earlier as well so dogs and humans should be protected when near wooded areas or trails.

Clark Announces State of the Union Guest

Clark Announces Texas Abortion Ban Survivor, Reproductive Freedom Advocate Amanda Zurawski as State of the Union Guest

15 MA Hospitals Ranked Among Best In World: Report

Some of the state's largest and most well known hospitals made the list, including Tufts, Mass General and UMass Memorial

Massachusetts Ranked High On Heart Health List

A new Forbes Health analysis compares states in terms of heart health. Find out where Massachusetts landed.

Norovirus In MA: Cases Of Stomach Bug Rising

Vomiting and diarrhea are hallmarks of norovirus, which has been peaking in February and March, according to outbreak data.

2024 Massachusetts Camping Reservations Opening: DCR

Spaces at choice campsites in Massachusetts go fast. Here's when you can start reserving sites for the 2024 season.

CDC Isolation Rules Changing: Where MA COVID-19 Cases Stand

Four years after the first COVID-19 case in Massachusetts, the virus is still very active. Now the CDC is set to change isolation guidance.

COVID-19 Isolation Advice Changing, Reports Say: What It Means In MA

The CDC reportedly plans to ease its five-day isolation guidance for people who test positive for COVID-19.

Wegmans Hummus Recalled In MA Over Possible Allergen

The Wegmans brand hummus was sold recently in eight states and the District of Columbia, according to the FDA.

Is Your Child's Massachusetts School Protected From Measles Outbreaks? Check Here To Find Out

Massachusetts health officials want to make sure the disease doesn't make its way back here. That means keeping vaccination rates high.

14 Specialty Hospitals Ranked Among Best In Massachusetts

Massachusetts hospitals were ranked in cardiac, critical, gastrointestinal, pulmonary, stroke and surgical care.

Massachusetts Among Top States To Live To 100: Study

Massachusetts is among the leaders in future U.S. "blue zones," areas with a high percentage of centenarians.

'Full-Blown Crisis:' Mass General Out Of Hospital Beds

The hospital recently had "one of its most crowded days its two centuries caring for Boston and its surrounding communities."

Blue Ridge Beef Recalling Dog And Cat Food Sold In Massachusetts

Regional state health officials say the recall was the recall due to​ salmonella and listeria monocytogenes​ contamination.

MA's Best Hospitals For 2023: See Full List

Several nationwide rankings included Massachusetts hospitals in 2023. Here's how the state's health care facilities fared.

At Least 6 Infected In MA Hepatitis A Outbreak: Officials

Four of the six people infected are men ranging in age from 36 to 60, according to officials.

Flu Activity Increases In MA As COVID, RSV Cases Continue To Rise

Flu activity rose nationwide this week. Twelve kids have died. The CDC director recommended masking amid rising cases of COVID-19 and RSV.

These Are The Best Maternity Care Hospitals In MA: Report

Best maternity care hospitals according to a U.S. World News & Report ranking.

MA Doctors Seeing More RSV, Pneumonia Cases In Children

The usual patterns of respiratory illnesses like RSV and pneumonia were disrupted around the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, officials say.

How To Get 4 More Free COVID-19 Tests In Massachusetts

Orders will ship starting the week of Nov. 27. Here's what to know.

Flu Arrives In Time For Thanksgiving: What To Know About MA Activity

While cases are rising across the country - especially in the Southeast - flu activity remains relatively low in Massachusetts.

Infant Mortality Rate Rises For 1st Time In 20 Years: See MA Data

Infant mortality rates rose by 3 percent year over year from 2021 to 2022 in the Bay State.

Is 'Pharmageddon' Coming To MA? Pharmacists Planning Walkouts

Pharmacists at national chains like CVS and Walgreens may walk off the job over poor working conditions.

These Are The Best Hospitals In MA, Newsweek Says In New List

Newsweek recently released its rankings of "America's Best In-State Hospitals"​ for 2024. Here's who made the list in Massachusetts.

Wildfire Smoke, Haze Return To MA: What To Know

Here's how long wildfire smoke will linger in Massachusetts with some of the worst air quality hanging just off the coast.

MA Dengue Fever Cases Come Amid Overall Rise Across Americas

High dengue fever cases are a harbinger of climate change, experts say, with mosquitoes thriving in warmer, more humid conditions.

Clorox Wipes May Be Harder To Find In MA After Cyberattack

With cold and flu season arriving, hackers have compromised our disinfecting power.

Free Covid Tests To Be Mailed By US Government: How To Order In MA

The Biden Administration is bringing back free, at-home COVID-19 tests amid rising hospitalizations nationwide.

COVID-19 Booster Reportedly Coming Soon; What To Know In MA

As hospitalizations creep up in the Bay State, they remain steady compared to the steeper increases in other parts of the country.