Nearly every hospital in Massachusetts would be affected by the different health care reform policies currently being debated by Democratic presidential candidates because Medicare … Continue reading “What would health care reform mean for Massachusetts hospitals?”
Men who ate a generally healthy diet, including lots of fruit, vegetables, fish, and chicken had higher total sperm counts compared with men who … Continue reading “Study shows link between healthy diet, higher sperm counts”
A decline in cancer deaths helped boost overall life expectancy in the U.S. in 2018, according to federal data. Epidemiologist Timothy Rebbeck discussed the … Continue reading “Exploring the decrease in U.S. cancer deaths”
The science underpinning the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA’s) recommendation of three servings of dairy per day is thin, according to experts from Harvard … Continue reading “Experts question USDA recommendations around dairy”
Medicare for All has been a hotly debated topic during the 2020 presidential campaign season so far. John McDonough argued in a February 21, … Continue reading “Op-ed: Medicare for All not politically feasible”
Photoshop, the software that can make images perfect and has changed the way we perceive ourselves, is celebrating its 30th birthday. On a Marketplace … Continue reading “Photoshop’s damaging effects”
In 2016 and 2017, the number of mumps cases in Massachusetts was 250 and 170, respectively, a large increase from the average of 10 … Continue reading “Waning immunity allowed Massachusetts mumps outbreaks”
About 80% of Americans say reducing health care and prescription drug costs are their top priorities, regardless of party affiliation, according to a new POLITICO-Harvard … Continue reading “Poll: Reducing health care costs top priority for most Americans”
Eating disorders affect everyone, regardless of race or gender. A February 16, 2020, NECN’s This is New England broadcast featured a panel discussion that … Continue reading “Increasing awareness of eating disorders”
Nigeria is quickly becoming a hub for genetics research. Private investments are flowing into the country in support of companies such as 54Gene, which … Continue reading “Inside Nigeria’s genomics boom”