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Health officials from 10 Northeast states officially band together. New Hampshire remains out.
After months of informal talks, health officials from 10 Northeastern states have announced they’re forming a bloc called the Northeast Public Health Collaborative to issue vaccine guidance and coordinate public health efforts independent of the...

Wellness Birthday Parties Are on the Rise
I’ve always connoted wellness, and all it encompasses, with quiet moments—I’m no wellness expert, but I certainly appreciate my daily meditation and occasional massage for solitude. Even during a group yoga or workout class, despite being...

Massachusetts Bill Would Limit Data Companies Can Collect
(TNS) — Top Democrats in the Massachusetts Senate released legislation Thursday that seeks to bolster consumer privacy laws in the state by limiting the type of data large companies can store and collect from customers. Authors of the proposal,...

Massachusetts Personal Injury Claims: A Complete Guide for Victims
Massachusetts Personal Injury Claims: A Complete Guide for Victims Published 3:39 pm Thursday, September 18, 2025 Photo Credit If you suffered an injury in the Commonwealth, you face medical bills, lost income, mounting stress, and insurance...
Behavioral Health Network Expands Mobile Methadone Program
PALMER — As part of the organization’s ongoing commitment to transforming care to meet the evolving needs of the community, Behavioral Health Network Inc. (BHN) has expanded its Mobile Methadone Program with a second location in Palmer, a timely...

The 10 largest medical device companies
With Medtronic planning to separate its $2.8-billion-a- year diabetes tech business, Johnson & Johnson MedTech appears set to surpass it as the world’s largest medical device company. That’s one of the big takeaways from this year’s edition of...

Oregon Senator's bill aims to ban insurance-owned health practices
Last year, thousands of Eugene-area patients were dropped by Oregon Medical Group, which is owned by a subsidiary of insurance company UnitedHealthcare. A bill sponsored by Oregon U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley in the Senate and Rep. Val Hoyle in the...

Climate-driven health risks may cost USD 1.5 trn to global economy by 2050: WEF
New Delhi, Sep 18 (PTI) Climate-related health risks can cost the global economy at least USD 1.5 trillion (over Rs 131 lakh crore) in lost productivity in the next 25 years due to rising illness and labour shortages across key sectors, a new...

N.J. joins 6 states in public health coalition amid growing vaccine dissent
New Jersey has joined six other states in forming a regional public health coalition amid growing dissent from federal health directives from the Trump administration including vaccine eligibility, state health officials announced Thursday. The...

Halting NWSL game due to medical event was 'no-brainer'
NEW YORK – NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman described the decision to abandon Sunday's match between the Seattle Reign and Racing Louisville as a "no-brainer" after Louisville's Savannah DeMelo experienced a medical emergency, showcasing a change...
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Animal Control Finds Golden Retriever Puppies with Deadly Virus Abandoned in Boston By Becca Longmire
NEED TO KNOW Three golden retriever puppies suffering from a highly contagious and potentially deadly virus have been rescued after being abandoned in Boston Boston Animal Control discovered the dogs, who were all less than 6 months old, in the...
NY joins new regional public health collaborative as antidote to federal vaccine turmoil
The New York City and state health departments, along with the health departments of six other Northeastern states, announced a new regional partnership Thursday to develop vaccine guidance and tackle other public health issues, including...

NWSL commissioner says lessons have been learned from on-field medical crisis
National Women’s Soccer League Commissioner Jessica Berman said the league has learned from experience about how to better deal with… National Women’s Soccer League Commissioner Jessica Berman said the league has learned from experience about how...

Re/insurer profits at risk from climate-driven health impacts without adaptation: WEF
According to a new report from the World Economic Forum, developed in collaboration with Boston Consulting Group (BCG), without adaptive action, climate-driven health impacts could erode insurer profitability and push coverage costs higher for...

Child, adult flown to hospital after four-vehicle crash in Plaistow, authorities say
A child and an adult were flown to the hospital after a four-vehicle crash in Plaistow, authorities said. The Plaistow Fire Department said around 3:45 p.m. Thursday, 911 calls were received about a crash in the area of Main Street at East and...
Maryland joins regional public health coalition as federal panel reviews vaccine policy
Maryland has joined a coalition of Northeastern states and cities aimed at protecting vaccine access and advancing other health initiatives, the Department of Health said in a statement. The state joins Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New...

Introducing Top Professional, Chief Customer Experience Officer and Executive Vice President, Victoria Boston
Victoria Boston’s decades-long career is one built on a dedication to exceptional leadership and exquisite customer and employee experiences in the telecommunications industry. She currently serves as the executive vice president and chief...

Former Boston city staffer sues Wu, city, saying she was fired for exposing ‘intraoffice philandering’
Local News “Idowu propositioning and/or having casual sex with younger office staff disrupts operations, not Khudaynazar telling police she works for the City." Boston Mayor Michelle Wu answers questions after a press conference on City Hall...

‘It’s truly a blessing.’ Boston celebrates five centenarians at Roxbury ceremony.
One-hundred-year-old Frazelle Roberts was at a loss for words as she entered the Reggie Lewis Track & Athletic Center auditorium, which was decked out in pink, orange, and gold decorations. Passing under a colorful balloon arch, her family by her...

MLB Trade Rumors: New York Mets’ Potential Trade for $120 Million Boston Red Sox Superstar Could Shift the Leagues Power Balance
Metsburst cover SuperJumbo (Image via Getty) The New York Mets find themselves in a precarious position at third base in 2025. Projected starter Mark Vientos has struggled with injuries and inconsistency, while Brett Baty has yet to live up to...