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MA Leads Nation In Women’s Healthcare In New Study: Here’s Why
Several northeast states are among the best in the nation for women’s health, leading in healthcare access, affordability, and safety, a new study said.
Massachusetts was ranked as the best state for women’s health in 2025, according to a study released by SmileHub on Tuesday, Feb. 4. The Bay State finished narrowly ahead of second-place Hawaii, while Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey rounded out the top five.
The report evaluated all 50 states using 18 key metrics, including maternal mortality rates, hospital quality, and the cost of medical care. The findings highlight major disp…
Gerber Recalls, Discontinues Teething Sticks Sold In MA After Child Sent To ER
Gerber is recalling and discontinuing all batches of its teething stick due to a potential choking hazard for babies and young children, authorities said.
Gerber and the Food and Drug Administration announced the recall for Soothe N Chew Teething Sticks in news releases on Friday, Jan. 31. The recall follows consumer complaints, including one involving a child brought to an emergency room.
The affected products were distributed nationwide and in stores across several states, including Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. The …
Great Services, High Prices: How MA Ranks For Retirement In New Study
Northeast and mid-Atlantic states had mixed results in a new study on the best states for retirement, balancing affordability challenges with strong quality-of-life and healthcare options.
WalletHub released its 2025 list of Best and Worst States to Retire on Monday, Jan. 27. Florida claimed the No. 1 spot, followed by Minnesota, Colorado, Wyoming, and South Dakota in the top five.
The study ranked every state based on 46 retirement-related factors including affordability, quality of life, and healthcare access.
"Retirement is supposed to be relaxing, but it can al…
MA Among Five Most-Expensive States For Smokers, New Study Says
Northeast and mid-Atlantic states are among the most expensive in the U.S. for smoking tobacco, according to a new study.
New York topped the 2025 list from WalletHub called "The Real Cost of Smoking by State", with residents losing an estimated $5.4 million over their lifetime. Washington, D.C., Maryland, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island were also ranked in the top five.
The study calculated smoking-related costs by combining out-of-pocket expenses, lost income, increased insurance premiums, and missed financial opportunities, such as investing in the stock market instead of …
Wanted Gang Leader Busted in Lowell After 3 Years On Run: Feds
A Massachusetts man accused of playing a leading role in a dangerous drug trafficking conspiracy was arrested inside a local residence after evading authorities for nearly four years, federal authorities said.
Darasy Chhim, 39, also known by the aliases "Mystickal" and "Rizzus," was taken into custody on charges of conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute heroin, cocaine base, fentanyl, MDMA, cocaine, and methamphetamine. According to federal prosecutors, Chhim has been wanted since June 2021, when he was indicted alongside 14 co-conspirators.
Authorities allege …
Kohl’s Closing 27 Stores Across The US Including In Mid-Atlantic
Kohl’s announced Thursday, Jan. 9, the closure of 27 underperforming stores, including locations in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and Virginia, as part of its 2025 real estate changes.
The closures are expected to be finalized by April 2025 and are part of the company’s strategy to strengthen its store portfolio while adapting to evolving consumer trends. Among the affected locations are stores in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and Virginia.
Pennsylvania
Pottstown – 351 W Schuylkill Rd.
New Jersey
East Windsor – 72 Princeton Hightstown Rd.
Massachusetts
Stoug…
Recall Issued For Popular Frozen Vegetable Product: Here's What to Know
A popular frozen vegetable product is being recalled due to undeclared milk allergens, posing a risk to individuals with milk allergies.
Key Details:
Company: Lidl
Product Name: “Taste of Deutschland Buttered Vegetables”
Product Details: 10.5 oz box, UPC 4 056489 122876
Distribution Period: Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023 to Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024
States Affected: Delaware, District of Columbia, Georgia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia
Consumer Action: Do not consume the product. Return it to any Lidl store for a full refund; no rece…
Party City Going Out Of Business, Closing All 800 Stores, Including 20 In MA
The party is over for a popular chain store that's been in business for decades.
Party City is “winding down” operations immediately at its approximately 800 locations, CEO Barry Litwin told corporate employees in a video call on Friday, Dec. 20, CNN reports.
Workers were told they will not receive severance pay, and that their benefits would end as the company goes out of business, CNN says.
The company, headquartered in in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey, is running low on cash and unable to pay rent in some locations, according to an earlier Bloomberg report.
Party City was foun…
Nationwide Meat Recall Expands To 11.7M Pounds: Products Sold At Major Supermarkets
A nationwide recall of meat and poultry products over fears they may be contaminated with Listeria has been expanded to include 11,765,285 pounds.
The initial recall involving the manufacturer, Bruce Pac, was for 9,986,245 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) products sold at Walmart, Target, Amazon, Trader Joe's, 7-Eleven, Aldi, and other stores. It was announced on Wednesday, Oct. 9.
Late Tuesday night, Oct. 15, the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced 1.8 million pounds of new products have been added to the recall.
Info on …
10th Death Reported In Listeria Outbreak Linked To Boar's Head Deli Meats
A new death, the 10th overall, has been reported from a Listeria outbreak linked to the recall of millions of pounds of Boar's Head deli meats.The person who died was a New York resident, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
The breakdown by states of the fatalities since the outbreak began in mid-May is as follows: New York (two), South Carolina (two), and one each in New Jersey, Virginia, Florida, Illinois, Tennessee, and New Mexico.
Since the bacteria was first discovered in liverwurst produced at Boar's Head's plant in Jarratt, Virginia, 59 people have been…
Popular Milk Product Recalled In 27 States, Including MA, Due To Allergy Risk
A nationwide recall has been issues for a popular brand of milk due to an allergy risk.
HP Hood LLC is recalling 96-ounce containers of Lactaid Milk because the product may contain trace amounts of almond, which is not listed on the label.
People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to almonds may run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products, according to an announcement by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
The product was shopped to retailers and wholesalers in Alabama, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois…
