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Dan Atkinson

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Dan Atkinson has reported in the Greater Boston area since 2004, covering politics, education, crime, health and everything else Boston has to offer for GateHouse Media, the Boston Herald and WHDH-TV.

If you have an idea for a health news story or comments or questions about a story, please reach out.

Stories by Dan Atkinson

Social Wellbeing

'A sense of belonging'

Boston immigrant advocates and officials explore community challenges and potential

Policy

‘People with disabilities tend to be natural innovators’

Massachusetts advocates, lawmakers explore the potential of inclusive workplaces

Children’s Health

‘Our future needs to be fed’

Blue Cross partners with Project Bread to ensure kids get meals at school without stigma

Emerging Trends

Read all about it: Coverage debuts

Not-for-profit site produces original health news stories

Healthy Eating

Clinicians cast wary eye at health and beauty supplements

Market explodes amid loose regulation and questionable claims

Healthy Eating

What you need to know about vitamins

At best, you’ll be flushing them down the toilet. At worst, you could be causing serious damage to your organs.

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