Health

What does it mean to “have guts?” Don’t we all have them? Are we talking about extreme sports enthusiasts, some strange source of internal power, people who reconnect with estranged family members, or those going on a job interview? Yes. It turns out that any experience that evokes any amount …

Do you suffer from pain or stiffness your knees? Have you been diagnosed with Osteoarthritis of the knee? Are you 35 years of age or older? You may be interested in a local research study to find relief. Qualified participants will be compensated up to $1,100 and help further research …

Stopped by CONSTIPATION? If you or someone you know suffers from constipation, you may be interested in learning more about a research study being conducted locally in New Bedford, MA. Chronic constipation is a condition that often results in discomfort and pain that can disrupt your life. When it affects …

Early in the movie The Matrix, Neo is offered two pills. The pills offer two very different paths that Neo must choose from in a short amount of time. The first pill allows Neo to go back to his old lifestyle of being a copper-top that fuels the evil machines. The second choice offers him …

By Lara Harrington As the weather starts to warm up (I promise it WILL happen any day now), you may feel the need to clean house with your nutrition. With all the different types of diets out there, you may feel a little unsure about which is right for you. …

by Jennifer Hollie Bowles New England weather can be brutal on skin with its many changes – often within one day alone! Any exposed skin gets assaulted by the severe weather. Traditional skin care products, however, are usually loaded with chemicals! Here’s a sample list of chemicals that are found …

In a letter to Massachusetts Department of Public Health Commissioner Bartlett, New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell shared his views on MassDPH’s program for licensing medical marijuana facilities as it affects the City of New Bedford. The Mayor’s letter comes after several months of meetings with applicants proposing facilities in the …

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) has notified the New Bedford Board of Health of the finding of West Nile Virus and EEE in bird-biting mosquito samples obtained in the far north end of New Bedford, in the area of Industrial Park. The Bristol County Mosquito Control Program completed …

On Saturday, September 28, Dr. David Ahearn will host Seekonk’s annual Dentistry From The Heart event – providing complimentary dental care to more than 150 residents. Their Saturday hours are 7:00 am – 12:00 pm. The line will begin to form as early as the night before, with many prepared to camp …

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) has notified the New Bedford Board of Health of the finding of EEE in bird-biting mosquito samples obtained from the northwest quadrant of New Bedford.  In response to these findings, the Bristol County Mosquito Control Project will conduct targeted ground spraying early on the morning of …