Potential Exposure Alert: Massachusetts Hospital Warns Nearly 450 Patients of Hepatitis, HIV Risk Due to IV Medication Errors

Medicine & Technology Nov 18, 2023

Salem Hospital has offered screening and established a hotline for 450 patients who were potentially exposed to Hepatitis and HIV from IV errors during endoscopies. Continue reading to learn more details.

Huge Bear Caught Stealing From Bird Feeder in the Berkshires Home; Here’s How To Behave During These Scary Encounters

May 20, 2023

This was not the black bear's first visit to the woman's home in the Berkshires. Read to learn more.

Proposed Bill in Massachusetts Allows Inmates to Donate Organs to Reduce Prison Sentence: Is This Ethical?

Feb 03, 2023

The proposed bill was met with mixed reactions from the public and is still being considered by the Massachusetts legislature before it becomes law. Read the article to know how organ donation by inmates could be ethical or unethical.

Necropsy of Porbeagle Shark Found in Marshfield Waters Includes 4 Developed Embryos [Look]

Dec 15, 2022

Porbeagle Shark necropsy found in Massachusetts includes four developed embryos. Know the science behind shark pregnancy here. Read now!

Air Pollution Related Illnesses Caused Decrease on Children's IQ Level and Death to Over 2,700 Massachusetts Residents Per Year [STUDY]

Jul 19, 2022

Recent study by Boston College's Global Observatory on Planetary Health reveled air pollution continues to be a silent killer in Massachusetts. Continue reading to know more about the study and how the air pollution affected the residents.

Scientists Warn Cape Cod Beachgoers About Great White Migration as July Approaches

Jun 30, 2022

Scientists warn Cape Cod beachgoers in Massachusetts on great white shark migration. Read more to know the full details.

Diver Swallowed Whole by a Massive Humpback Whale; How Did He Survive?

Jun 13, 2022

A lobster diver spoke about his near-death experience after finding himself inside a 27,000kg humpback whale. Read the article to learn more about the story.

Monkeypox in US: NYC Health Officials Investigate Possible First Case in City [BREAKING]

May 20, 2022

US health authorities are now looking into possible infection of the rare monkeypox in New York City. Read more about the monkeypox and the global outbreaks related to the disease.

Dead Whale Being Feasted on by Great White Sharks Captured on Video; Watch Footage of the Cape Cod Occurrence

Aug 29, 2021

Two white sharks were caught on video a week ago while they were feeding on a dead humpback whale in Massachusetts. This was the first time a group of researchers and whale watchers saw such an occurrence.

West Nile Virus Detected in Mosquito Samples in Massachusetts, Marking the First Time This 2021

Jul 02, 2021

The Department of Public Health announced that a mosquito sample from Massachusetts had tested positive for the West Nile virus. As of now, no animals or humans have been tested with the virus or Eastern Equine Encephalitis this year.

Emergency Evacuation in Norwood Hospital Carried Out Due to Inexplicable Flood in Massachusetts

Jun 29, 2020

Norwood Hospital in Massachusetts underwent emergency evacuation brought about by floods from severe thunderstorms that hit the state on Sunday. About 80 patients were transported to nearby hospitals due to flooding and the power outage in the hospital's basement. Click the link above to learn more.

Massachusetts Is Preparing To Bring New Legislation On Smoking Age Hike

May 15, 2017

The U.S. state, Massachusetts, is heading to bring a new legislation to hike the age of sale for tobacco products.

Native Indian Wampanoag Tribe Reclaims Burial Site: Massasoit, Wampanoag Chief, To Be Reburied

Apr 18, 2017

Wampanoag Chief, Massasoit’s first meeting with Mayfair pilgrims at Plymouth Colony. The chief took an unprecedented step in signing a treaty with the pilgrims in 1621 that he supported until his death.

West Nile Virus Still Threatening Massachusetts

Oct 28, 2015

the season has ended but there are still cases reported for the West Nile Virus.

Head Lice Home Remedy Leads To the Death of Massachusetts Toddler

Feb 05, 2015

After a head lice home remedy went awry last Saturday, Jan. 31, one Springfield, Mass. toddler died. While typical treatments include simple insecticide shampoos, the toddler’s parents decided to opt for an alternative treatment using household items, which resulted in the suffocation of the 18-month-old.