Substance use a growing concern among older adults
Central Massachusetts providers say there appears to be a growing problem of substance misuse among older adults.
With dieting, more are aware of importance, fewer take action
Fewer adults today say they're dieting. But dietitians serve to answer questions from those who can be confused by conflicting or shifting trends.
Doctors warn of dangers of screen time for kids
Doctors say too much time looking at screens can harm brain development, contribute to a inactive lifestyle, and lead to delayed or poor reading skills for children.
Narrow support among nurses for Question 1 in new poll
A WBUR poll of 500 registered nurses found 48 percent support Question 1, 45 percent oppose it, while 8 percent don't know, are undecided or refused to answer the question.
Businesses should set their own staffing levels
On Nov. 6, Massachusetts voters will be tasked with deciding three ballot questions, but the one with the most reverberating impact on the Central Massachusetts economy is – by far – Question 1.
A year after launching Epic, UMass Memorial will update its electronic records
More than a year after its Oct. 1, 2017 rollout of an electronic records system, UMass officials says they have seen the benefit of such a wide-scale investment at its hospitals and in physicians' offices.
Labor vs. Administration: Ballot pits nurses against hospitals
Labor-versus-management fights usually take place in a meeting room, or maybe on the picket lines. This one will take place at the polls.
AIM leader to retire after nearly two decades
Richard Lord, the president and CEO of the Associated Industries of Massachusetts for nearly two decades, announced Friday he will retire next year.
Substance use a growing concern among older adults
Column: When facing addiction, how communities can build resilience
With dieting, more are aware of importance, fewer take action
Doctors warn of dangers of screen time for kids
Students flocking to UMass, other medical schools
Column: New Alzheimer's law puts state at forefront of dementia legislation
Fresh eyes on ophthalmology
A holistic approach to treating addiction
Column: State insurance plan gives choices to small businesses, workers
Column: Quality is top priority, but affordability is right behind
Versatile launches healthcare IT arm as health goes digital
Small steps add up in workplace fitness efforts
For the underserved, primary care landscape is changing
UMass Memorial Health Care marks 20 years
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