Health

Massachusetts Teachers Association supports new mask guidance

US opioid lawsuits on verge of settlements with 4 companies

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Concerns, costs of PFAS absorbing more local energy

UMass MassDEP PFAS water testing

Appeals court axes FDA ban of electric shock on the disabled

Teachers and students don’t need to wear masks in schools: CDC

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CDC sending extra resources to reemerging COVID-19 hot spots

Official: Swimming ban coming down at Walden Pond

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DDS reforms underway after audit flags issues

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Connecticut’s plastic bag ban comes as no surprise to many

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Leave fireworks to the professionals, say state fire and police officials

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Governor Baker files swimming safety bill

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Springfield drops from 1st to 12th place in annual asthma report

Child safety virtual program for parents will offer online danger recognition and prevention

Caring Health Center participating in oral health program, receives grant funding

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Hatfield holding public forum on community natural hazard plan