Rachel Paiste
Former Staff
Rachel Paiste is a news writer and editor at WBUR.
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Engineered Cancer Cells Can Fight Cancer, Brigham And Women's Researchers Find
Researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital say they've successfully used genetically engineered cancer cells to kill cancerous tumors in mice.
Keith Lockhart Is Ready For His 24th Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular
We preview tomorrow's big concert with Keith Lockhart, Boston Pops conductor.
Who was ‘First Lady of Roxbury' Melnea Cass?
Nicknamed the "First Lady of Roxbury," Melnea Cass is remembered as an activist who triumphed in her mission to fix her own community. She died in 1978 at age 82.
A Healthy Diet Linked To Lower Risk Of Hearing Loss In Women
A new study from Brigham and Women's Hospital finds a healthy diet could reduce the risk of hearing loss in women by 30 percent.
State Senate To Vote On Foundation Budget Reforms
The "foundation budget" was part of the state's major education reform law 25 years ago.
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Setti Warren Drops Out Of Governor's Race, Saying 'The Money Just Isn't There'
Warren said his decision to drop out mostly stems from a lack of funds.
Over Those 26.2 Miles, Boston Marathon Runners Leave So Much Clothing Behind. Who Picks It Up?
Officials say volunteers have so far collected 40,000 pounds of clothing from the marathon starting line -- and that's not counting the garments found along the rest of the course.
The Fine Line Between Sex And Sexual Harassment In Art Schools
We speak with WBUR reporter Maria Garcia, about the sometimes blurred line between sex in art and sexual assault in art, following the abrupt retirement from MassArt of renowned photographer...
'Don't Worry Alone': Hospitals Encourage Medical Residents To Seek Help For Depression
There's been a push recently among medical professionals to investigate how long, stressful hours for medical residents affect their well-being.
Female Docs Earn Less Than Male Peers, Harvard Study Finds
Researchers conclude that women physicians earn, on average, $20,000 per year less than men.