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Despite flaws in his research, one doctor's work still defines how pregnant opioid users are treated
3+ day, 14+ min ago (141+ words) A Tennessee obstetrician published a study that found naltrexone to be effective in helping pregnant patients stay off drugs. Auditors and addiction specialists found that his research had serious flaws. Tennessee obstetrician Dr. Craig Towers conducted influential research on pregnant…...
Boston researcher explains finding that CTE could affect at least 1 in 4 NFL players
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (762+ words) At least 1 in 4 NFL players are likely to end up with the brain disease chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE. That’s the finding of Boston-based researchers who set out to determine just how common the neurodegenerative disease may be. CTE is…...
What does Moderna's melanoma treatment mean for cancer research? We asked 2 local experts
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (701+ words) From layoffs to political headwinds, Moderna has had a tough few recent years. But last week, employees at the vaccine maker’s Cambridge headquarters got something to celebrate. Moderna and New Jersey’s Merck announced initial results from a late-stage trial for…...
As alpha-gal spikes on Martha's Vineyard, researchers launch first long-term study of patients
3+ day, 38+ min ago (322+ words) Researchers at Martha's Vineyard Hospital are starting a "first-of-its-kind" study on alpha-gal syndrome, a tick-borne illness that makes people allergic to red meat and mammal products like cheese. For over two years, the longitudinal study will follow 300 Martha's Vineyard residents…...
West Nile risk 'high' as second human case turns up, health officials say
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (279+ words) Two people in Massachusetts have contracted the West Nile virus that's typically spread through bites from infected mosquitoes, according to state public health officials. A man in his 60s was exposed to the virus in Middlesex County, the Department of Public…...
Sailors aboard the USS Lincoln deserved better
3+ day, 20+ hour ago (229+ words) Because I served in the Navy, friends have asked me about conditions on the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln, which is finally heading back to its home port of San Diego. The precious sleep I did enjoy happened in an…...
After my wife's death, I learned that love takes many forms — sometimes where and when you least expect it
6+ day, 20+ hour ago (660+ words) Sadly, my wife passed away in August 2025 from complications with Parkinson’s and dementia. Any dreams we might have had about the years to come went with her. Or so I thought. After spending nearly 20 years as her caregiver, the abrupt…...
Montana takes next step to be an experimental health hub
1+ week, 1+ day ago (85+ words) The state of Montana is moving forward in its effort to become an experimental health hub. For some, it provides hope, but many experts fear there could be serious health implications. Host Rob Schmitz speaks to Jessica Hamzelou, senior reporter…...
Mosquito in Kingston tests positive for EEE in first case of the season
1+ week, 19+ hour ago (294+ words) State public health officials said Wednesday they detected Eastern equine encephalitis virus in Plymouth County, marking the first EEE-positive mosquito sample of the season. The sample was collected in Kingston on Monday, the Department of Public Health said. The virus,…...
mRNA vaccine prevents return of melanoma, according to new trial results from Moderna and Merck
1+ week, 1+ day ago (85+ words) WBUR Merck and Moderna say their new vaccine can block the return of one of the deadliest cancers. These personalized mRNA therapies succeeded in an Food and Drug Administration-approved melanoma trial. Researchers are optimistic that the results could prove effective…...