COVID-19 in Massachuetts: Vaccination data, case counts, community maps
Advertisement COVID-19 in Massachuetts: Vaccination data, case counts, community maps Share Shares Updated: 9:08 AM EDT Jun 21, 2021 Vaccination rates in Massachusetts are relatively high and the rate of new infection is relatively low, but the COVID-19 pandemic is still with us. Updates on the virus — including vaccination, new cases and hospitalizations — […]
Video: Doctor shares COVID-19 safety tips for Father’s Day gatherings
Anchor/Reporter Video: Boston doctor shares COVID-19 safety tips for Father’s Day gatherings Share Shares Updated: 11:33 AM EDT Jun 19, 2021 Hide Transcript Show Transcript BARBECUE FOR DAD IS A GO. WE LEIK THAT. WE HEAV A LOT TO CELEBRATE TOMORROW. FATHER’S DAY, THE FIRST DAY OF SUMMER AND A FULL WEEK OF THE DAILY […]
Video: Doctor shares COVID-19 safety tips for Father’s Day gatherings
Anchor/Reporter Video: Boston doctor shares COVID-19 safety tips for Father’s Day gatherings Share Shares Updated: 11:33 AM EDT Jun 19, 2021 Hide Transcript Show Transcript BARBECUE FOR DAD IS A GO. WE LEIK THAT. WE HEAV A LOT TO CELEBRATE TOMORROW. FATHER’S DAY, THE FIRST DAY OF SUMMER AND A FULL WEEK OF THE DAILY […]
Researchers uncover why light-to-moderate drinking is tied to better heart health: The findings could help in identifying new interventions that reduce the brain’s stress activity without the negative health effects of alcohol
A new study led by investigators from Massachusetts General Hospital, a founding member of the Mass General Brigham healthcare system, offers an explanation for why light-to-moderate alcohol consumption may be associated with lower risk of heart disease. For the first time, researchers found that alcohol, in light to moderate quantities, was associated with long-term reductions […]
Beneficial bacteria in the infant gut uses nitrogen from breast milk to support baby’s health
A University of Massachusetts Amherst nutrition scientist who has spent his career studying breast milk has demonstrated how beneficial microbes in the gut of infants use nitrogen from human milk to support pediatric nutrition and development. “The molecules in breast milk not only feed the baby but also feed the baby’s microbiome,” says David Sela, […]
Opinion | ‘The Law Is Clear. These Products Are Illegal’: What We Heard This Week
“The law is clear. These products are illegal.” — Pieter Cohen, MD, of Cambridge Health Alliance in Massachusetts, noting that despite FDA warnings, certain banned supplements are still available to purchase online. “Probably the best niche now for Novavax’s purified protein vaccine is as a booster strategy for mRNA vaccines.” — Paul Offit, MD, of […]
Solutions to Mass. mental health crisis in hospitals face critical deadline
Hundreds of people remain stuck in hospital emergency departments across Massachusetts, waiting for psychiatric inpatient beds. It’s a problem 5 Investigates first exposed last fall. Now potential solutions are facing a critical deadline on Beacon Hill. Both the House and Senate have passed bills that would address what’s called “ED Boarding.” That’s when patients in […]
Mass. psychologist on early symptoms of anti-social behavior
Mass. psychologist on early symptoms of anti-social behavior Updated: 6:55 PM EDT Jul 7, 2022 Hide Transcript Show Transcript CONTACT CONCORD NEW HAMPSHIRE POLICE. ERIKA: POLICE INVESTIGATING THE MASS SHOOTING AT A FOURTH OF JULY PARADE NEAR CHICAGO NOW SAY THE 21-YEAR-OLD SUSPECT ATTEMPTED SUICIDE IN 2019 AND THREATENED TO KILL FAMILY MEMBERS. HERE TO […]
Mass. psychiatrist on how mass shootings are impacting mental health
Mass. psychiatrist on how mass shootings are impacting mental health Updated: 6:01 PM EDT Jul 6, 2022 Hide Transcript Show Transcript ED: TODAY’S DETAILS FROM POLICE ARE VERY SCARY FOR A LOT OF PEOPLE. THERE’S REALLY NO OTHER WAY TO PUT IT. GUN VIOLENCE IS FOLLOWING US INTO OUR SUPERMARKETS, SCHOOLS, FOR PEOPLE WHO SAY, […]
Boston doctor explains 18% global jump in COVID-19 cases
Video: Boston doctor explains 18% global jump in COVID-19 cases Updated: 6:15 PM EDT Jul 5, 2022 Hide Transcript Show Transcript >> YOU’RE WATCHING WCVB NEWSCENTER 5 AT 5:30. ERIKA: THE NUMBER OF COVID CASES WORLDWIDE JUMPS 18% IN A WEEK. HERE TO ASK WHEN WHY IS DR. HELEN, THE INTERIM DEAN OF TUFTS MEDICAL […]