Medical review: Dr. Narjust Florez, a thoracic oncologist at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and principal investigator of the EQUAL study. Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is evaluating a new blood test to detect […]

In many families, taking care of mom, dad, or grandparents is simply something we do without thinking twice. According to AARP and the National Alliance for Caregiving’s Caregiving in the […]

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and My Health Fair explains how you can take advantage of the Dana-Farber Mammography Van. It is a mobile unit that provides mammograms near […]

Five years ago, My Health Fair was born from a simple but necessary idea: To make health information and resources easier to find and understand for communities across Massachusetts. The […]

Content Notice: This article mentions anxiety, academic pressure, and briefly addresses school safety and warning signs of suicide risk. If you or your child are experiencing a crisis, you will […]

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common hormonal conditions affecting women of reproductive age. And now it has a new name: PMOS, or Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome. […]

Notice: This article summarizes changes to federal MassHealth (Medicaid) rules in Massachusetts. It does not replace legal, immigration, or advice from an authorized MassHealth representative. If you have questions about […]

Notice: This article discusses postpartum depression, postpartum psychosis, and suicidal thoughts, with reference to an ongoing court case in Massachusetts. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call […]

In Massachusetts, approximately one in four households speaks a language other than English as its primary language. This proportion is higher than the national average, and Spanish is the most […]

One out of every six Massachusetts residents fills their refrigerator each week thanks to a small plastic card. Nearly one million people—including older adults, families with children, and workers with […]