Transport Noise Linked to Heart Disease Risk
A Massachusetts General Hospital study links exposure to transport noise with higher rates of cholesterol, blood pressure, and diabetes problems.
Boston Health News
In Boston, health news means medical research, wellness practices, disease prevention and access to care. Coverage here follows the public health alerts and clinical developments that impact the population.
Weight Loss
Live Poll
Would structured support help you maintain weight loss goals after stopping weight-management medication?
Wellness Tools May Limit Post-GLP-1 Weight Gain
A new pilot study finds that digital support and tailored meals help patients maintain weight loss after stopping medication.
Substance Abuse
Live Poll
Do you believe your city’s approach to clearing homeless encampments is effective for your community?
City Councilor Addresses South Boston Homeless Concerns
Ed Flynn introduces a hearing order to tackle the displacement of homeless individuals and public drug use in the community.
Diseases
Boston Team Builds Living Heart Tissue for Children
Boston Children's Hospital and partners launch THUMPIN', a project to grow heart parts for infants and young children with congenital heart disease.
Nutrition
Blueberry Powder Shows No Edge Over Placebo
A small Boston pilot study found older adults with depressive symptoms improved on both blueberry powder and placebo.
Sleep Disorders
Live Poll
Do you trust wearable technology companies to provide effective solutions for your sleep health?
Boston Sleep Tech Company Ozlo Raises $22 Million
The firm plans to expand its health technology ecosystem following a successful Series B funding round.
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Regular subjects here include clinical trial outcomes, hospital system programming, public health agency directives and insurance policy changes. It reaches across the city and the communities around it. Seasonal patterns in infectious diseases and the concentration of major research institutions influence the local health landscape significantly. Access to specialized care and the affordability of insurance remain the primary factors shaping how residents experience the system.