Health

Southcoast Health today announced that it is offering free mammograms for uninsured individuals during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October. Screenings are offered at all 10 Southcoast Breast Imaging Centers across the region. Statistics show that one in eight women over the age of 40 will develop breast cancer. …

Southcoast Health today announced that it is offering free mammograms for uninsured individuals during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October. Screenings are offered at all 10 Southcoast Breast Imaging Centers across the region. Statistics show that one in eight women over the age of 40 will develop breast cancer. …

Finally some good news on the overdose front: New Bedford drug overdoses are down 9% in the first eight months of 2017 compared to the same period of 2016. According to the New Bedford police statistics, there were 378 drug overdoses in New Bedford from 1 January to 30 September …

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health announced Wednesday that Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus has been detected in a mosquito in Westport. The mosquito, collected Aug. 14, is the first case of EEE virus detected this year. Especially considering the close proximity to New Bedford, residents are urged to take steps …

It’s been about six months since I learned that I have sleep apnea – a sleep disorder that causes me to stop breathing throughout the night that can be deadly or cause long-term health issues. I recently wrote about the causes and diagnosis of it and thought I’d share the …

The New Bedford Farmers Market season officially opened Monday, June 12. Until the end of October, you can find your favorite farmers and other local food vendors Mondays at Brooklawn Park from 2-6pm, Thursdays at Custom House Square from 2-6pm, and Saturdays at Clasky Common from 10am – 2pm. (The …

The City of New Bedford and Jeff Costa, a personal trainer in yoga, fitness and meditation, invite the public to ‘Meditate in the Park,’ a program running Friday afternoons from June 2 through July 7. Each Friday from June 2 through July 7, Costa will host the program at the …

There will be three farmers’ markets in New Bedford in 2017. Details on each: New Bedford/Brooklawn Park Farmers’ Market Ashley Blvd & Brooklawn St-Brooklawn Park, Ashley Blvd. Entrance, New Bedford, MA 02745 Dates & Times: June 12 to October 30 – Monday, 2:00pm – 6:00 pm WIC & Senior Coupons …

Each year the American Heart Association – Southern New England has its “Heart Walk” to raise awareness for America’s #1 killer. In spite of the overwhelming amount of information out there, heart disease continues to be the nation’s largest health concern. Making sure that the proper information is reaching the …

Renowned surgeon and author Atul Gawande explores how the medical profession can help people navigate the final chapters of their lives with confidence, direction and purpose in his critically acclaimed book Being Mortal. Gawande teams with FRONTLINE (PBS) to bring his personal journey, and the stories of his patients and …