Health

Toys R Us Appeals $20M Award In Mass. Slide Death

May 4, 2013

BOSTON — Toys R Us will go before the highest court in Massachusetts on Monday to ask that the award be overturned.

Suicide Rate Up Sharply Among Middle-Aged

May 2, 2013

NEW YORK — The suicide rate among middle-aged Americans climbed a startling 28 percent in a decade, a period that included the recession and the mortgage crisis, the government reported Thursday.

Marathon Bombing Victims Suffer Ear Injuries From Blast

April 18, 2013

BOSTON — Seared in the public’s consciousness over the past several days are reports and images of the grievous leg injuries suffered by many of the Boston Marathon bombing victims. But many people hurt in the attack also received serious ear injuries.

Difficult Decision To Amputate: Surgeon Says Delay Can Worsen Patients’ Recoveries

April 17, 2013

BOSTON — A Boston trauma surgeon who’s been treating marathom bombing patients describes how doctors weigh amputation decisions.

For Boston Cyclists, Marathon Monday Starts At Midnight

April 15, 2013
Midnight marathon cyclist Chris Nolan waits by his bike before the 26.2 mile ride from Hopkington, Mass. to Boston begins. (Nate Goldman/WBUR)

BOSTON — Hundreds of of cyclists convened for the annual midnight marathon bike ride, in which they ride the course of the Boston Marathon the night before the big race.

NH Program Teaches Teens Of The Dangers Of Shaking Babies

April 14, 2013
In this Thursday, April 11, 2013 photo, a doll from a resource kit is seen at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Hanover, N.H. The Injury Prevention Center at Dartmouth-Hitchcock is creating 20 resource kits for New Hampshire high schools to teach teens about shaken baby syndrome. (Jim Cole/AP)

CONCORD, N.H. — The program aims to reassure new parents that it’s normal for young babies to experience long bouts of inconsolable crying.

One-Legged Runner Finds Kindness While Training For Boston Marathon

April 13, 2013
Chris Mehmel, pictured center, with his daughter Rachel and son Matthew (Courtesy)

Chris Mehmel, who runs with a prosthesis, recalls how chance encounter on Heartbreak Hill led to a generous gift.

Pharmaceutical Co. Plans Major Mass. Expansion

April 12, 2013

DEVENS, Mass. — Drug maker Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. has announced a $250 million expansion of its manufacturing complex in Devens.

Hospital Treats Violence As A Disease With Help Of ‘Trauma Love’

April 11, 2013
The Brigham's Crump and Rashad, one of his clients who was shot twice just months apart (Lynn Jolicoeur/WBUR)

BOSTON — A Brigham and Women’s program treats gunshots and knife wounds as symptoms of a larger illness that can be managed — and maybe even cured — with the right approach.

Sorting Out The Cost Of Obamacare

April 11, 2013
Society of Actuaries infographic

A study found insurance claims by individuals would soar 32 percent under Obamacare. That quickly turned into (inaccurate) headlines that premiums would rise 32 percent. We try to clear things up.

Residents Continue Fight Against BU Infectious Disease Lab

April 11, 2013
The Boston University National Emerging Infectious Diseases Laboratories (NEIDL) on Albany Street. (Lynn Jolicoeur for WBUR)

BOSTON — Opponents will be in court Thursday arguing for a permanent injunction against research that which deals with some of the deadliest pathogens.

Falmouth Voters To Get Say On Controversial Turbines

April 11, 2013

BOSTON — The decision comes a day after Town Meeting refused to authorize spending $14 million to tear down the turbines.

More Bird Flu Deaths Reported In China

April 9, 2013
Liang Wannian, head of a Chinese government office in charge of H7N9 bird flu prevention control, attends a joint press conference by China's health officials and World Health Organization representatives in Beijing, China, Monday, April 8, 2013. (Ng Han Guan/AP)

There are reports today of another person killed by that new strain of bird flu in China. It brings the total number of deaths from the H7N9 virus to seven, of 24 people known to be infected.

Sweeping Anti-Abortion Bill Sent To Kan. Gov.

April 6, 2013

TOPEKA, Kan. — A phrase declaring that life begins “at fertilization” tucked into new abortion legislation in Kansas is creating concern among abortion rights advocates that the wording will inspire new attempts to prevent the procedure.

Interim State DPH Commissioner To Depart

April 5, 2013

BOSTON — Dr. Lauren Smith is stepping down in early May.

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