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Person who traveled abroad is 1st Mass. measles case since 2020
A Massachusetts resident has been diagnosed with measles after traveling abroad, health officials said. It’s the state’s first measles case in four years. It’s the latest measles case confirmed in New England — health officials have been tracking a growing measles cluster in New Hampshire and Vermont, with three known cases as of July 9. People who’ve been in...
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Celebrities are getting $2,000 MRI scans to learn about their health. Should you?
Celebrities and influencers are helping promote high-tech medical scans that companies claim can help catch deadly diseases, including cancer.
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Are you using sunscreen correctly? Here's how much to use and if you should reapply
As widespread heatwaves hit cities across the U.S., the best protection against the sun and UV rays is sunscreen.
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What is the bubonic plague, and why are we still catching it?
The bubonic plague is most famous for spreading during the Black Death epidemic in 14th century Europe, but we’re still finding cases of people catching the disease today. Here’s what you need to know.
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Are tampons safe? New study finds lead and arsenic in tampons. But don't panic, experts say
A new study examined composition of tampons and found heavy, toxic metals. But more research is needed, experts say.
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Measles cluster in NH, Vt. hits 3 patients; health officials watching for more
Health officials are tracking a growing measles cluster in New Hampshire and Vermont, with three known cases as of Tuesday and people who’ve been in the Dartmouth College area being urged to monitor for possible exposure. A resident of New Hampshire who wasn’t vaccinated for measles was confirmed to be infected, likely after being exposed to a person who’d...
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A rare voice box transplant helped a cancer patient speak again, part of a pioneering study
A Massachusetts man can speak again after surgeons removed his cancerous voice box and replaced it with a donated one in a pioneering move.
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Hartford Public Library will once again offer free eye exams for children
Children ages 5 to 18 will be able to get free eye exams at Hartford libraries this summer. The Hartford Public Library has partnered with Vision to Learn, a nonprofit that provides free vision screenings, eye exams and glasses to low-income schools and communities. In the past two years, Vision to Learn has visited 56 schools and community groups, providing…
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EEE, West Nile virus detected in Mass. mosquitoes for first time in 2024
Two potentially harmful viruses, West Nile and eastern equine encephalitis, have now detected in mosquitoes in Massachusetts, officials say. No person or animal has yet been infected with West Nile Virus or EEE, according to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health’s announcements on each virus, made Tuesday and Wednesday, respectively. But the presence of both viruses is a reminder...
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Heavily meditated: Olympic legend Shaun White hosts world's first relaxation competition
Competition is not often associated with relaxation, but that is exactly how it went down for 100 beachgoers at an event hosted by Olympic gold medalist Shaun White in Aruba this month.
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How to talk to your kids about alcohol & why it's important to start the conversation
One of the hardest topics for adults to talk about is alcohol; and it can be especially difficult for parents to have those conversations with their children. Maria chats with Annie Grace, Author of “This Naked Mind” to learn more about how to start the conversations and how to establish trust.
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Talking to Your Kids About Alcohol
Alcohol is a topic that is hard for adults to talk about with friends and even more difficult to talk about with kids. Maria is joined by Annie Grace to break down the conversation.
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Backward walking may be the best exercise you aren't doing. Learn the impressive benefits
The simple, but uncommon, twist on walking will fire up your backside, improve mobility, support joint health and more.
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Ever feel exhausted by swiping through dating apps? You might be experiencing burnout
Plenty of happy couples can trace their meet-cute moment to an online dating app. But many others find the never-ending process of likes, swipes, taps and awkward DMs that go nowhere to be exhausting.
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Looking for the Fountain of Youth? Try the gym and weight-resistance training
You’re getting up there in years. Maybe you haven’t thought about going to the gym and taking up weight-resistance training.
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Lack of sleep linked to high blood pressure in children and teens
New research may change how doctors talk with kids and their parents about hypertension.
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How to support friends who are going through postpartum and pregnancy
Maria is joined by licensed psychotherapist and maternal mental health expert Olivia Verhulst to discuss maternal mental health, supporting friends through postpartum and how to become a better listener.
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What's the healthiest chocolate? The No. 1 pick, according to dietitians
Of the three types of chocolate — dark, milk and white — dark chocolate is the healthiest, nutrition experts say.
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How to manage stress through healthy food
With the right foods, you can cut those summer nerves in half. Registered dietitian Sue-Ellen Anderson-Haynes brought three delicious options and showed how they can combat stress.
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Boy diagnosed with testicular cancer at 16 recalls early symptom: ‘I thought it was normal'
In summer 2020, Ronal Salvador, then 16 and a high school junior, noticed a lump on one of his testicles.