LOCAL NEWS

Mattapan apts. reopen, boost Hub housing stock

After more than four years of renovations, the revamped Adams Court apartment complex is showing a new face to its Mattapan neighborhood. More »

MGH Institute student shares her path to helping others

Alissa Elwin is studying communication sciences and disorders (CSD) at the MGH Institute of Health Professions. She recently took some time to discuss her background, how she chose her field of study, and what ultimately drew her to study at the MGH Institute. More »

At Roxbury Film Festival, a difficult question: Can white filmmakers make black films?

Last week's 10th Annual Roxbury Film Festival featured dozens of films that dealt with the issue of racism - both on and off camera. More »

NATIONAL NEWS

CDC understated number of new HIV infections in U.S.

ATLANTA - The number of Americans infected by the AIDS virus each year is much higher than the government has been estimating, U.S. health officials reported Sunday, acknowledging that their numbers have understated the level of the epidemic. More »

WORLD NEWS

Obsolete coins cause chaos at Zimbabwe stores

HARARE, Zimbabwe - Zimbabweans dug out coins squirreled away years ago in jars and cupboards and headed for the shops. More »

Mandela calls for unity in S. African ruling party

PRETORIA, South Africa - Nelson Mandela said the African National Congress (ANC) was responsible for making him the person he is today, and called last Saturday for unity in South Africa's governing party. More »


HEALTH

Bill requires companies to report gifts to doctors

Pharmaceutical companies and medical device manufacturers would have to report any gifts to doctors over $50 under a compromise version of a health care cost reform bill designed to slow soaring health spending in Massachusetts. More »

Astronaut technology could prevent elderly falls

Scientists working to help astronauts regain balance after extended flights in zero gravity say they've found a way to use the research to help elderly people avoid catastrophic falls. More »


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