Boston-area hospital reports milestone: No COVID-19 patients in ICU
Tufts Medical Center reports no COVID-19 patients in ICU for first time since March 2020 Updated: 4:51 PM EDT Mar 24, 2022 Hide Transcript Show Transcript MARY? REPORTER: THIS REALLY IS A MILESTONE, THE FIRST TIME IN OVER 2 YEARS, 732 DAYS TO BE EXACT, TTHA TUFTS DOES NOT HAVE A COVID PATIENT IN IT’S […]
Moderna reports COVID-19 vaccine works in babies, young children
Cambridge-based Moderna announced Wednesday “good news for parents of children under 6 years of age.”The company reported successful results from the trial of its lower-dose COVID-19 vaccine in babies and young children. Approximately 6,700 children were involved in the research. According to the announcement, the trial found “a robust neutralizing antibody response” in both children […]
Study finds choices you make in your 30s can affect Alzheimer’s risk
A new local study shows even health decisions made early in your life may impact your risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.Researchers at Boston University School of Medicine examined health data from patients as young as 35. They found people who struggled with cholesterol levels and prediabetic glucose levels — even at that age — were […]
Sleep specialist explains what lawmakers got wrong with permanent DST bill
Sleep specialist explains what lawmakers got wrong with permanent daylight saving time bill Updated: 11:54 AM EDT Mar 19, 2022 Hide Transcript Show Transcript RHONDELLA: THIS WEEK, THE SENATE PASSED THE SUNSHINE PROTECTION ACT. THE BILL CO-SPONSOREBYD MASSACHUSETTS SENATOR ED MARKEY MEANS WE WON’T HAVE TO RESET OUR CLOCKS TWICE A YEAR. WHILE SLEEP EXPERTS […]
Sleep specialist explains what lawmakers got wrong with permanent DST bill
Sleep specialist explains what lawmakers got wrong with permanent daylight saving time bill Updated: 11:54 AM EDT Mar 19, 2022 Hide Transcript Show Transcript RHONDELLA: THIS WEEK, THE SENATE PASSED THE SUNSHINE PROTECTION ACT. THE BILL CO-SPONSOREBYD MASSACHUSETTS SENATOR ED MARKEY MEANS WE WON’T HAVE TO RESET OUR CLOCKS TWICE A YEAR. WHILE SLEEP EXPERTS […]
Boston doctor shares COVID-19 safety tips ahead of St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Boston infectious disease specialist shares safety tips ahead of St. Patrick’s Day Parade Updated: 11:51 AM EDT Mar 19, 2022 Hide Transcript Show Transcript RHONDELLA: THANKS. TOMORROW, THOUSANDS OF PEOEPL WILL FILL THE STREETS OF SOUTH BOSTON, CELEBRATING ST. PATRICK’S DAY FOR THE FIRSTIT ME SINCE THE PANDEMIC HIT. JENNIFER: JOINING US TO ANSWER YOUR […]
Boston doctor shares COVID-19 safety tips ahead of St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Boston infectious disease specialist shares safety tips ahead of St. Patrick’s Day Parade Updated: 11:51 AM EDT Mar 19, 2022 Hide Transcript Show Transcript RHONDELLA: THANKS. TOMORROW, THOUSANDS OF PEOEPL WILL FILL THE STREETS OF SOUTH BOSTON, CELEBRATING ST. PATRICK’S DAY FOR THE FIRSTIT ME SINCE THE PANDEMIC HIT. JENNIFER: JOINING US TO ANSWER YOUR […]
Boston hospitals join effort to crack mystery of ‘long COVID-19’
Six local hospitals are joining a national effort to solve the mysteries of what is called “long COVID-19.”Cassandra Cast hopes her struggles with exhaustion and memory can help.”I use a cane now to steady myself,” she said. “And I’m only 57.”It’s been two years since Cast had a severe case of COVID-19 in the hospital. […]
Why does Pfizer believe older patients need another booster?
Why does Pfizer believe older patients need another booster? Updated: 5:06 PM EDT Mar 15, 2022 Hide Transcript Show Transcript GOOD TO SEE YOU. >> YOU TOO. JESSICA: AS YOU KNOW, PELEOP WITH COMPROMISED IMMUNE SYSTEMS ARE ALREADY AUTHORIZED TO RECEIVE A SECOND BOOSTER. WHY DOES PFIZER THINK OLDER AMERICANS NEED ANOTHER SHOT O?TO >> […]
Mass. doctor discusses a fourth dose of the COVID-19 vaccine
Massachusetts doctor discusses a fourth dose of the COVID-19 vaccine Updated: 6:15 PM EDT Mar 14, 2022 Hide Transcript Show Transcript BEN: RIGHT NOW, ANYONE AGE 12 AND OLDER IS ELIGIBLE FOR A THIRD DOSE, AND PEOPLE WHO ARE IMMUNO-SUPPRESSED CAN GET A FOURTH DE.OS BUT WHAT ABOUT HEALTHY AMERICANS? DO YOU AGREE THEY NEED […]