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Dan Barrick/NHPRIn 2025, the New Hampshire Bulletin published a series of articles outlining abuse and neglect — sometimes fatal — committed by caretakers against people with disabilities. The stories also uncovered systemic failures of oversight and prevention that allowed the abuse and neglect to happen. -
Dan Tuohy/NHPRAfter a six month delay, children placed in group homes will now be provided lawyers to advocate for their interests during abuse and neglect proceedings.
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A Nashua woman won a second free speech lawsuit this year. An appeals court ruled the city of Nashua violated her First Amendment rights by refusing to fly politically divisive flags on the city’s Citizen Flag Pole. -
The New Hampshire state health department reports respiratory illnesses are most severe in the southern part of the state. -
The exact causes of seasonal depression are not completely understood, but some scientists say a lack of access to seasonal activities can contribute to depression symptoms. -
The addiction recovery program in Gardner, Mass., is part animal sanctuary, part therapy center. The men who stay there get assigned to care for one of dozens of animals — from chickens, pigs, goats and even ponies — as part of their treatment. -
With ACA tax credits set to expire, Sen. Jeanne Shaheen says premiums are "doubling, tripling" and warns "millions" could lose coverage if Congress fails to act. -
The outcome was widely expected after Democrats and Republicans released dueling bills. Congress is under pressure to address health care costs before federal subsidies lapse at the end of the year. -
We’re in the open enrollment period, when people choose what health insurance they’ll have for the next year. But the process can often be overwhelming and confusing. -
A dominant flu strain may be tough to handle this winter season, but NH health professionals say washing hands and staying home while sick will help protect yourself and others. -
Every other week on NHPR, we like to put a spotlight on people and places around the state on Give Back NH. -
In a controversial move, the vaccine advisory group reversed a recommendations for universal immunizing of newborns intended to protect them from a virus that attacks the liver.
