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By ALISON KUZNITZ

BOSTON – U.S. Sen. Ed Markey, joined by a cohort of Massachusetts health leaders, declared Tuesday he will vote against confirming Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the next U.S. Department of Health and Human Services secretary, saying Americans need a leader...

By MADDIE FABIAN

In making a pitch for a new comprehensive health program for the country nearly 78 years ago, President Harry S. Truman said this to Congress: “With the help of Federal funds, it should be possible to meet deficiencies in hospital and health...

By MADDIE FABIAN

Following Earth’s hottest day and likely hottest month on record, a bill reintroduced by Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., would address health risks associated with extreme heat.The “Preventing Health Emergencies and Temperature-Related (HEAT) Illness...

By ALEXANDER MACDOUGALL

The Supreme Court decision Thursday banning the use of affirmative action in college admissions drew condemnation from education leaders, politicians, and others across the Pioneer Valley and state.In statement after statement released shortly after...