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Rates of non-hospital births rising among women of color

There is an increasing number of non-white birthing people who have sought hospital alternatives for their labor and delivery as health for the birthing population among people of color lags behind that of white people, according to a new report released by the National Partnership for Women and Families.

Pregnant people with COVID are unlikely to transmit to newborns, new research shows

Pregnant people who are positive with COVID-19 when they give birth rarely transmit the virus to their newborns, according to a spate of new research. The reason: COVID isn't often found in a patient's bloodstream.

Advice shifting on aspirin use for preventing heart attacks

Older adults without heart disease shouldn’t take daily low-dose aspirin to prevent a first heart attack or stroke, an influential health guidelines group said in preliminary updated advice released Tuesday.

Eating chocolate might be good for your health, depending on when you eat it, study says

A new study from researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital suggests that eating a “concentrated amount” of chocolate every morning could actually help people burn fat.

Three Mass. communities were ranked among the healthiest in the nation by US News & World Report
In its third annual “healthiest communities” rankings, US News listed three Massachusetts counties in the top 100.

A healthy development at Boston Children’s Hospital
At the center of Boston Children’s $1.2 billion expansion is the Hale Family Building.

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From breakthroughs that transformed the past to innovations that will shape the future

Even in a region teeming with world-class medical centers, Boston Children’s stands out. On the hospital’s anniversary, the Globe set out to chronicle its impact over generations.

Bubble parade
Kevin and Becky McAvoy escort their 2-year-old daughter, Avery, for her bubble parade at Boston Children’s Hospital in 2015.

The happiest tradition at Boston Children’s Hospital

The heartwarming way the hospital says farewell to oncology patients after their treatment.

A Medical Mystery
Robbie (shown with her mom) was the 10th person in the world diagnosed with SPG47.

The odds of my daughter developing her medical condition were 1 in 750 million

Diagnosing SPG47 was only one of the challenges. Now, we’re going to find a cure.

Neonatal care
Developmental psychologist Heidelise Als has spent 46 years at Boston Children’s.

One woman’s quest to improve care for premature babies

Heidelise Als has spent decades getting hospitals to listen to their neediest patients, so all babies can benefit.

A Pioneer
Former patient Lorraine Sweeney Nicoli during Boston Children’s 150th anniversary pregame ceremony at Fenway Park.

At 88, she recalls the daring heart surgery that saved her life in 1938

Her surgeon risked his career, but he helped save her life.

Ayesha Cammaerts, of Boston Children’s Hospital, stands and listens during a neighborhood meeting in Roxbury.

Can community investment improve health? Boston Children’s is spending $53 million to find out

The hospital is working with local nonprofits to change social factors that influence children’s health.

Engineer Stephen Wilson and his colleagues use 3-D printers to create lifelike models that help surgical teams prepare for procedures.

Three ways technology is transforming care at Children’s Hospital

From 3-D printers that allow surgical teams to practice, to a robotic helping hand, these innovations are helping doctors do what they do best.

The Messenger
Kathy Delaney updates a parent on her child’s procedure.

Outside the operating room, this nurse is there to help anxious families

Surgical liaisons bring stressed-out parents reports on their kids, plus snacks.