NEWTON, Mass. — BC officials sent a letter demanding an end to student-run Safe Sites, a network of locations where free contraceptives and safe-sex information are available.

When Doug Melton, one of the premier stem cell scientists in the world, found out his son had Type 1 diabetes, he transitioned from basic research to a search for a cure.

BOSTON — Among those voting to eliminate the 2.3 percent sales tax on medical devices were Mass. Sens. Elizabeth Warren and William “Mo” Cowan, both Democrats.

BOSTON — Pallimed Solutions Inc., of Woburn, says the recall is a precautionary measure involving certain items that had been dispensed since the beginning of the year.

WASHINGTON — Federal regulators are pressing the Supreme Court to stop pharmaceutical corporations from paying generic drug competitors to delay releasing their cheaper versions of brand-name drugs, arguing these deals deny American consumers steep price declines.

NEW YORK — The season started about a month earlier than usual. It ended up being very hard on the elderly, but was moderately severe overall.

BOSTON — A new study has found that more than one in six doctors’ offices in Boston couldn’t schedule appointments for callers posing as patients using wheelchairs.

BOSTON — From a reality check on how much work is involved in growing large quantities of marijuana, to legal and financial aspects of operating a dispensary, members of the National Cannabis Industry Association educated potential investors and entrepreneurs.

BOSTON — The decision was released in response to a Wakefield bylaw banning dispensaries in the town.

BOSTON — Several Massachusetts communities are waiting to hear whether their bylaws banning medical marijuana dispensaries will be upheld by the state.

NEW YORK — New York City’s groundbreaking limit on the size of sugar-laden drinks has been stopped just a day before it was set to take effect.

SAN FRANCISCO — Disasters and prolonged stress can raise “fight or flight” hormones that affect blood pressure, blood sugar and other things in ways that make heart trouble more likely, doctors say.

BOSTON — Dental hygienists with advanced training could perform certain procedures now reserved for dentists, under a bill that supporters believe would improve access to oral health care for low-income Massachusetts residents and underprivileged children.

WASHINGTON — the first lady encouraged the industry to put better labels on food, limit marketing of unhealthy foods, and do more to promote healthy foods.