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Microplastics and Cancer: Answers to Your Questions

Published: March 7, 2025 Author: Beth Dougherty Medically Reviewed By: Thejus Jayakrishnan, MD In recent decades, the rates of some cancers, such as colorectal cancer, have increased in young adults […]

28 nov

Healthy Habits for Your Brain: A Guide to Preventing Alzheimer’s

Based on the article “10 Healthy Habits for Your Brain” from the Alzheimer’s Association. You can read the full text at:https://www.alz.org/help-support/brain_health/10-healthy-habits-for-your-brain Brain health is one of the most important concerns […]

21 nov

Who Cares for the Caregiver? The Reality No One Wants to Talk About

In Massachusetts, caregivers—many of whom are Latino—face unprecedented levels of emotional, physical, and financial pressure. Although their work sustains children, seniors, and people with disabilities, their burnout remains an invisible […]

14 nov

Where to Find Affordable Fruits and Vegetables in Massachusetts

In Massachusetts, thousands of families face the daily challenge of balancing their budget without sacrificing their health. Although the SNAP and WIC programs face risks of suspension due to lack […]

7 nov

How to Organize a Community Food Pantry: A Guide to Building Hope in Massachusetts

In Massachusetts, community food pantries have become an essential pillar in the face of the rising cost of living and recent changes to programs like SNAP or WIC. Far from […]

31 oct

What to Do If You Don’t Have SNAP Due to the Federal Government Shutdown in Massachusetts

Over the past few days, many families in Massachusetts have received news about possible interruptions in their SNAP benefits. This is due to the temporary federal government shutdown. SNAP is […]

23 oct

Simple Medical Information: The Key to Making Better Decisions

By Romina Wilmot – CEO Founder My Health Fair Understanding medical information is not just a matter of knowledge: it is a tool for health empowerment and protection. For many […]

17 oct

I Have Breast Cancer and I Am Very Scared, How Do I Cope?

By Dr. María Ferreras-Méndez, LMHC, Ph.D., Ferreras Counseling & Wellness, Lawrence, Massachusetts Receiving a breast cancer diagnosis changes life in an instant. In my experience as a Licensed Mental Health […]

9 oct

Alcohol and Breast Cancer: What is the Risk?

Published: March 15, 2012 Updated: January 15, 2025 Medically Reviewed By: Wendy Y. Chen, MD, MPH Research by Dana-Farber breast oncologist, Wendy Chen, MD, provided some of the first evidence […]

2 oct

Breast Cancer Won’t Wait: Prevention and Resources in Massachusetts

Getting Serious About Breast Cancer Every diagnosis arrives unexpectedly and changes the lives of entire families. October is commemorated as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. While some feel inspired, many people […]

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