Dr. Anne Klibanski Is First Woman To Lead Partners HealthCareKlibanski has been the interim chief of Partners. the state's largest hospital network and largest private employer, for months.CommonHealthJun 26, 2019
Mouse Among Health Care Elephants: Boston Nonprofit Calls Out 'Unfair' Drug PricesICER -- filling a role that government agencies fill in other developed countries -- is an increasingly influential player in the furious fight over high American drug prices. PlayCommonHealth06:34Jun 26, 2019
Mass. Residents Want Government Action On High Drug PricesIt seems that when it comes to drug prices, the sense of unfairly high prices or predatory practices extends beyond one’s own pocketbook. CommonHealthJun 25, 2019
Certain Gut Bacteria May Improve Exercise Performance, Harvard Study SuggestsMarathon runners often have greater amounts of a gut bacterium that metabolizes lactic acid than people who don't exercise regularly.CommonHealthJun 24, 2019
This Mass. Woman Has 2 Insurance Plans. She's Still Struggling To Pay For Prescriptions“When you're up backed up against a wall, I mean you have to do something,” says Everett resident Joanne Rhoton. “And I'm sure that I'm not the only person that...PlayCommonHealth05:27Jun 24, 2019
WBUR Poll: 76% Of Mass. Residents Think Drug Prices Are UnreasonableAnother finding: Nearly one in three reported that it is somewhat or very difficult to afford their prescription drugs.CommonHealthJun 24, 2019
The Desire For Desire: On-Demand Female Sex Drive Drug ApprovedIt may revive the "little pink pill" debate about female sexuality, but the new drug is actually an injectable much like an epi-Pen, meant to be taken at least 45...CommonHealthJun 21, 2019
Sharon Lamb On 'The Not Good Enough Mother'Dr. Sharon Lamb talks with Morning Edition about her new book, "The Not Good Enough Mother."PlayCommonHealth05:05Jun 21, 2019
New Study Finds Cannabis May Be 'Unsafe' For Pregnant WomenThe study contradicts opinions that cannabis is a safe treatment for morning sickness and pregnancy pain.PlayCommonHealth03:40Jun 18, 2019
'Food Is Medicine' Report Outlines Menu Of OptionsAt a time when consumers are paying more attention to nutrition and the source of their food, the state could do more to integrate food into health care as a...CommonHealthJun 18, 2019
Abortion Rights Supporters, Opponents Turn Out For State House Debate Over ROE ActThe bill would allow for abortions after 24 weeks in cases of diagnosed lethal fetal anomalies, and would also get rid of parental consent requirements for teens seeking an abortion.CommonHealthJun 17, 2019
U.S. Rep. Ayanna Pressley Pushes Bill To Make Birth Control More AccessibleSupporters say the bill would expand access to affordable birth control while maintaining the FDA’s authority to determine the safety of drugs.CommonHealthJun 15, 2019
Legislating Gummy Candy And Balms: Should Congress Pass A Law On CBD?The legal status of CBD, the cannabis-derived compound increasingly found in everything from gummy candies to coffee, is confusing. An editorial argues that a law could help clear it up...CommonHealthJun 14, 2019
The Van Vs. An Opioid Addiction: Taking Treatment To The StreetsThe Care Zone van is one of a half dozen or so projects across the country testing models for this theory: If the U.S. wants to end the opioid epidemic,...PlayCommonHealth06:01Jun 12, 2019
David Ortiz's Doctor Also Treated Ted Kennedy, Is 'Very Accomplished And Skilled'The stakes are far higher now than the last time Dr. Larry Ronan oversaw Ortiz's medical treatment. "Big Papi" battled chronic foot soreness during his final season. But Ronan is...CommonHealthJun 11, 2019
Exploring Alternatives To Opioids, Medical Schools Rethink Pain ManagementTwo medical schools in New England were recently honored for their leading approaches in teaching students about pain management.PlayCommonHealth05:08Jun 11, 2019
Brintellix Or Brilinta? Prediction Model Aims To Prevent Drug Mix-Ups Caused By Similar NamesThe prediction model aims to prevent cases of name confusion that could get past the federal approval process and cause errors. CommonHealthJun 10, 2019
Mass. General Launches Gun Violence Prevention CenterCiting nearly 40,000 firearm deaths per year, MGH is launching The Center for Gun Violence Prevention, which will teach doctors and nurses how discuss firearm safety with patients. CommonHealthJun 10, 2019
62,000 Medical Errors Are Made Annually In Massachusetts, Report FindsBarbara Fain, who leads the Betsy Lehman Center for Patient Safety, joined WBUR's Morning Edition Bob Oakes to discuss the report.PlayCommonHealth04:07Jun 10, 2019
Report: No Drop In Medical Errors, But Their Human Toll EnduresMedical errors don't always involve flashing neon mistakes. They often involve a cascade of omissions that never get acknowledged, much less counted. And they can take a lasting physical and...PlayCommonHealth06:16Jun 10, 2019
