'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.

Meat Recall: Products Sold In MA May Contain Foreign Objects

Sausage and chicken strips are the latest products under recall in the U.S. due to contamination.

Two Human West Nile Cases In MA Confirmed, First In 2023

A woman in her 70s and a man in his 40s haves tested positive for West Nile. August and September are high-risk months.

Ice Cream Sold In MA Recalled Due To Listeria: FDA

So far, two people have been hospitalized in connection to ice cream cups sold widely across Massachusetts and 18 other states.

COVID-19 Cases Rising In MA, Some Data Sources Show

Local wastewater and hospitalization data show coronavirus cases bending upward, but nowhere near even 2022 levels.

Best Hospitals In Massachusetts: U.S. News Ranks 11

Brigham and Women's and Mass General were included among the 22 best in the U.S., but nine others across the state also got high marks.

Meat Allergy Cases Linked To Tick Bites Growing In MA, CDC Says

Two counties in Massachusetts may have higher rates of the tick-born meat allergy, according to two new CDC studies.

Massachusetts Hit By Salmonella Outbreak Linked To Ground Beef

More than a dozen people in four states — including Massachusetts — have been sickened in the salmonella outbreak.

Trader Joe's Cookies May Contain Rocks: Recall

The Trader Joe's recall involves two types of cookies sold at the nationwide specialty grocery chain.

Massachusetts Mosquito Population Expected To Increase After Heavy Rain

The stagnant water after a recent stretch of heavy rain across New England can be a breeding ground for mosquitoes.

More Sickened By Parasitic Stomach Bug In MA; CDC Probe Continues

More than 581 people have gotten sick from the parasite. It can cause frequent and explosive bowel movements, and flu-like symptoms.

These Beaches In MA Are Unsafe Due To Bacteria

Over 1,000 ocean and freshwater beaches across Massachusetts get tested regularly for E. coli and other harmful pathogens.

BelVita Products Sold In MA Recalled Due To Peanut Allergen

The belVita treats were sold at Walmart and other stores in Massachusetts.

18.2 Percent Of MA Adults Have Been Diagnosed With Depression: CDC

Researchers said the report is a call to public health leaders in Massachusetts to put resources where they’re most needed.

2 MA Medical Centers Among Best Children’s Hospitals: U.S. News

Two Massachusetts pediatric medical centers have made U.S. News & World Report's list of the best in the country.

Fruit Sold In Massachusetts Part Of Listeria Recall

Three Massachusetts grocery chains sold the possibly tainted frozen fruit over the last six months.

PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’: What MA Is Doing To Regulate Them

The so-called forever chemicals have been found in high levels in some Massachusetts communities, leading to new proposed safety laws.

27 MA Restaurants, Food Trucks Will Soon Accept SNAP Food Benefits

SNAP benefits typically can't be used to buy hot, prepared foods. A new program in Massachusetts will change that rule for some.

Little-Known Virus Surged In MA Area This Spring: What To Know

Human metapneumovirus is similar to viruses like flu, COVID-19 and RSV, and can be especially dangerous for children.

CDC Issues Mpox Health Alert, Warns Of Resurgence: What To Know In MA

Mpox virus could make a comeback, the CDC has warned. See MA case data.

MA COVID Exposure Alert System Discontinued

Between June 2021 and May 2023, approximately 3.2 million smartphone users chose to activate MassNotify on their devices, officials said.

Bean Sprouts Sold In Massachusetts Recalled For Possible Listeria

An earlier recall has since expanded to include all mung bean sprouts and soybean sprouts from Massachusetts's Chang Farm.

Massachusetts COVID-19 Health Orders End, Including Masks In Hospitals

As of Thursday, the COVID-19 pandemic will be over in Massachusetts from a legal standpoint, coinciding with federal orders ending.

Massachusetts Hospital Safety Grades Rate Patient Safety: LeapFrog

The healthcare nonprofit Leapfrog Group's spring 2023 hospital safety rankings grade dozens of hospitals in Massachusetts.