Mass General’s Dr. Ahmed Tawakol discussed takotsubo cardiomyopathy, commonly known as broken heart syndrome, and its real effects on heart health. The condition can be triggered by severe emotional stress.Dr. Tawakol explained that while the condition is...
The Trump administration’s Department of Housing and Urban Development opened a civil rights investigation alleging Boston’s affordable housing programs discriminate against white residents. Mayor Michelle Wu called the probe a political attack.City...
A low-speed derailment at Readville caused cascading delays for MBTA Commuter Rail and Amtrak trains approaching Boston. No injuries were reported.Crews worked for several hours to rerail the train and inspect the track. Service was restored by late afternoon, though...
Surgeons at Massachusetts General Hospital successfully completed a second genetically edited pig kidney transplant, advancing the hospital’s pioneering xenotransplantation program. The procedure represents a major step toward addressing organ shortages.Medical...
The landmark Faneuil Hall Marketplace issued a call for creative operators to fill 20 small-format retail spaces with local, independent makers and artisans. The move is part of a broader effort to revitalize the historic complex.Management hopes to reduce reliance on...
