Neil Perry, Methuen’s mayor who fought many health battles, dies at 65
City officials said the mayor had fought numerous health battles over the past several years but approached each challenge ...
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Toxic algae bloom triggers health advisory for Charles River
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has issued a public health advisory following the detection of a cyanobacteria ...
2 Hezbollah leaders were among the 37 people killed in the Beirut apartment block struck by Israel
Lebanon's health minister told reporters Saturday that 68 people were also wounded, of whom 15 remain in hospital, in the ...
Influencer couple denies leaving kids alone on cruise
The Arizona couple, who have 5.3 million followers on TikTok, have had to furiously deny that they left their children alone ...
Whooping cough cases are soaring. Can infecting people help test a better vaccine?
This year's spike in cases marks a return to pre-pandemic levels of this infection, which is also called pertussis.
Oktoberfest is open: The world's largest folk festival begins after ceremonial keg-tapping
Munich Mayor Dieter Reiter officially started the 189th Oktoberfest at noon when he inserted the tap into the first keg.
FDA approves first flu vaccine that can be self-administered at home
FluMist is a nasal spray manufactured by AstraZeneca that has been used to protect against influenza in the United States ...
Schools face funding cliff as pandemic relief money runs out
Schools across the country are nearing a deadline to commit remaining federal pandemic relief funds, raising concerns about ...
Mass General psychologist discusses growing video game addiction concerns
Video game addiction, a growing concern for parents and healthcare professionals alike, is increasingly recognized as a ...
Court rules nearly 98,000 Arizonans whose citizenship hadn't been confirmed can vote the full ballot
The court’s decision comes after officials uncovered a database error that for two decades mistakenly designated the voters ...
Wickford Junction in Rhode Island boasts a great diner
Shayna’s Place is a family run café in Wickford Village where the only thing better than the grinders (voted best in the ...
Major movie theater chains unveil a $2.2 billion makeover plan
An industry group representing the eight largest chains announced a multibillion-dollar renovation plan that will affect every part of the theater experience, from signage to snacks and snazzier seats ...