The Health Column

Stay well and healthy: Get caught up on all your recommended vaccines

Back-to-school is a time for new beginnings and fresh perspectives. Parents stuff backpacks with...

Breastfeeding fact check: Dispelling common myths

You’re a new mom on an exciting journey and want to give your baby the best possible start in life....

How to help children (and parents) with healthy eating during the summer months

When the last school bell rings, it signals the start of summer recess. While many kids consider...

Do you know the health benefits of sweating?

As temperatures rise this summer, Massachusetts residents are spending more time outside. But with...

Can preventive exercise reduce the risk of a sports injury?

Noncontact anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are 4-8 times more likely to occur in women...

Essential summer safety tips

As we settle into summer, it's time to enjoy the sunshine, dip into refreshing waters, and take in...