HEALTH

"Triple Play" challenges Boys and Girls Club youth

About 150 youth from Boston Boys and Girls clubs participated last week in Triple Play, a program designed to teach children the health benefits of eating right and staying fit. More »

Senate Dems narrowly clear hurdle on health care

Senate Democrats won a crucial test vote on President Barack Obama's health care overhaul, putting them on track for passage before Christmas of the historic legislation to remake the nation's medical system and cover 30 million uninsured. More »

New scholarships help cancer survivors

Melissa Hinely sits in Sonsie Restaurant, laptop open, working on flashcards for a biology class. Finals start soon, and she is prepping for the inevitable final exam. "I'm not used to getting all the lectures in my email," she said. "I still like to take notes by hand." More »