Massachusetts Says Menthol Cigarette Ban Saved $70M in Health Costs
A Massachusetts report says the state’s ban on flavored tobacco, including menthol cigarettes, has saved more than $70 million in health care costs since 2020.
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Massachusetts Holidays Could Be Grinched By Whooping Cough
Massachusetts state health officials say whooping cough is reaching 'pre-pandemic' levels, and it's only November.
Massachusetts DPH: Residents Are Still Dying From COVID-19
We are wrapping up the fifth summer season since COVID-19, and people are still getting sick, with some dying from the virus.
Massachusetts DPH Says Gay, Bisexual Men at Higher Risk of Mpox
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared a public health emergency over a new outbreak of mpox, formerly known as monkeypox.
Massachusetts DPH: Don’t Drink Simpson Spring Until Further Notice
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health is warning people not to consume water that comes from Easton-based Simpson Spring due to contamination.
What Massachusetts Residents Need to Know About Monkeypox
Massachusetts health officials said that while monkeypox does not spread easily between people, people can spread the infection once they develop symptoms.
West Nile Virus Found in Fall River Mosquitoes
West Nile Virus has been detected in mosquitoes collected from Fall River, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health announced Tuesday.
Mysterious COVID App Appears on Phones
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health's new COVID-19 notification system has many people complaining about a breach of privacy with its exposure app.