Researchers are exploring how to reduce Hepatitis C in rural areas of the Connecticut River ValleyA group of New England researchers and medical professionals are exploring how a mobile health van at syringe-exchange sites can help reduce rates of Hepatitis C among rural residents.Health2 hours ago
Mass. truck driver acquitted in deaths of 7 motorcyclists in N.H.A jury on Tuesday acquitted a commercial truck driver of causing the 2019 deaths of seven motorcyclists in a head-on collision in northern New Hampshire.Local Coverage3 hours ago
Brutal heat wave in Boston is set to end WednesdayTemperatures barely dipped below 80 degrees overnight, and highs will reach the mid-90s by Tuesday afternoon. A heat advisory for nearly the entire state remains in place and is set...Local Coverage11 hours ago
Meet the foresters keeping an eye on New Hampshire's trees from the skyAffectionately nicknamed the "Bug Patrol," the aerial survey team goes up in a tiny airplane every summer to record damage in New Hampshire's forests.PlayEnvironment04:00Aug 9, 2022
Timeline: Safety incidents on the MBTAThe MBTA has had one safety incident after another over the past year. Passengers have experienced agonizing delays, personal traumas, injuries and even deaths while using the system.Local CoverageAug 9, 2022
25 drivers who still work for the MBTA were suspended at least twice for safety violationsThe citations are numerous, including infractions related to speeding, attention to duty, preventable accidents and the safety of customers or MBTA property.PlayInvestigations02:39Aug 9, 2022
Suffolk DA refutes claim he closed officer misconduct investigationSuffolk County District Attorney Kevin Hayden on Monday again refuted claims he closed an investigation into a transit police officer who allegedly pulled a gun on a driver and then...Local CoverageAug 8, 2022
Mass. kids' overall well-being is trending up. So are anxiety and depression ratesThe state saw a 50% increase in anxiety and depression diagnoses among kids aged 3-17, jumping to 18.4% in 2020. That's a sharp departure from the national average of 11.8%.EducationAug 8, 2022
Monkeypox cases in Massachusetts remain few, but cases are rising. Here's what you should knowThe number of monkeypox cases in Massachusetts is small, but rising quickly: jumping 37% in the last two weeks, according to the latest data from the Department of Public Health.PlayHealth04:48Aug 8, 2022
To solve the mystery of long COVID, researchers look to an older diseaseThe symptoms of long COVID appear almost identical to a condition known for decades: myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome. Understanding the connections between the two could be key to helping people...PlayHealth05:12Aug 8, 2022
The art and sound of Boston's next generation: highlights from WBUR's Youth Takeover discussionWBUR brought together some of Boston's young artists — a poet, a filmmaker and musicians — at CitySpace to share their experiences of creating in our community.PlayArts & Culture06:02Aug 8, 2022
New novel 'Mother in the Dark' chronicles a family's struggle with mental illnessBouncing between Everett, Topsfield and New York City, Kayla Maiuri's book reads more like a chronicle than a novel with a full narrative arc, says book critic Carol Iaciofano Aucoin.Arts & CultureAug 8, 2022
Little has been done to correct problems at Bridgewater State Hospital, report findsThe report found both the Department of Correction and its medical provider, Wellpath, violated laws requiring appropriate medical care and documentation when force is used. Local CoverageAug 5, 2022
State lawmakers push to limit MassHealth's ability to recoup funds after members dieLegislation to rein in MassHealth estate recovery stalled in formal sessions. Sponsors are still hoping to get it passed this year.PlayHealth06:00Aug 5, 2022
Weekend forecast: As sweltering temps keep up, Boston could see a 6-day heat waveOn Saturday, the temperature is set to top out in the low 90s, despite a weak sea breeze kicking in during the afternoon. The ocean breeze will be held off...PlayLocal Coverage03:50Aug 5, 2022
MBTA will shut down Green Line service from downtown Boston to Somerville for nearly a monthGreen Line service from Government Center headed north to the newly opened Union Square station in Somerville will be replaced by buses. Also, the opening of the Green Line's planned...Local CoverageAug 5, 2022
If Baker signs sports betting bill, regulators say it could take months to set operator rulesWith a bill now on Gov. Charlie Baker's desk, some proponents expressed hopes Bay Staters could place wagers at the start of football season. However, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission said,...Local CoverageAug 5, 2022
A rainy playlist for a parched New EnglandFrom The Doors' "Riders on the Storm" to Missy Elliott's "The Rain," we've rounded up 13 songs we hope will help summon some precipitation.Arts & CultureAug 5, 2022
Nation’s first vaginal fluid transplants offer hope for millionsAt any given moment, almost one in three women in the U.S. has bacterial vaginosis. Yet, for many, medicine does not have a good treatment. Now, scientists are trying something...PlayHealth05:27Aug 5, 2022
Remembering punk rock club The Rathskeller and owner Jim HaroldBetter known as The Rat, the club was the epicenter of Boston’s punk rock scene from 1973-1997. Former employees, musicians and others share memories of the venue and the man...Arts & CultureAug 5, 2022
