By Joshua Foster
President Trump said, “I think that’s a problem that’s going to go away,” in reference to fears the coronavirus would harm the global economy.
Category: Health
Understanding the Opioid Epidemic through Literature
By Matthew Grady
Authors of books about substance abuse share their emotional and intriguing experiences.
The Healthiest Counties in the U.S.
By Elizabeth Perkin
Dukes and Norfolk County are among the healthiest in the country.
Intense Flu Season is Beginning to Slow
By Joseph Davidi
This year’s flu season has been one of the most widespread and deadly in a decade. It is, however, starting to slow as the flu season starts to wrap up with the amount of doctor and ER visits for flu symptoms leveling out to the same as last week.
Trump Administration Proposes New Food Stamp Program
By Samantha Woolf
The Trump Administration is proposing a new system for feeding families on food stamps.
Health of Boston Report Gives Insight to the Wellbeing of Residents
By Abigail Royle
The Health of Boston Report was released. It provides valuable information on the health of Boston residents that health officials use to determine what action should be taken to improve overall wellness.
Massachusetts Ranked the Healthiest State
By Elizabeth Perkin
America’s Health Rankings Report names Massachusetts healthiest state in America.
Obesity in America has Reached a New High
By Cailyn Carr
American children and adults are more overweight than ever. The culprits? Processed foods and a lack of exercise.
Social Security Checks to be Raised by 2% , Largest Increase since 2011
By Anais Bundy
Social Security Checks will be increased by 2% in 2018.
HIV Exposure Law Changes From Felony to Misdemeanor
By Erin Graham
California legislators passed a law that will lessen sentencing for people with HIV who consciously expose others to their disease. Democrats and LGBT advocates herald the new bill as a positive step forward while Republican legislators find the law appalling.