The Health Column

Mammograms matter: Early detection can save lives

Mammograms are powerful tools for catching breast cancer early—when it’s most treatable. This...

You may be eligible for a Dual Special Needs Plan

Did you know that if you have both Medicare and MassHealth, you may be dual-eligible? This means...

Menopause: more than a hot flash

Menopause has officially entered the chat. Public figures like Halle Berry, Naomi Watts, and Kate...

The silent grief of miscarriage and pregnancy loss

Pregnancy loss is a deeply personal and often silent grief. Yet it’s an experience that touches...

This is why kids are more susceptible to tobacco addiction

In recognition of World No Tobacco Day on May 31, we met with Jonathan Winickoff, MD, MPH, at Mass...

What role does health insurance play in cancer care?

Just as cancer care is specific to the patient, health insurance is also specific to the member....