| UMMS professor: Breastfeeding could lead to reduced stroke risk Research by a UMass Medical School professor has found breastfeeding may reduce the risk of stroke in postmenopausal women. Guilty plea in New England Compounding Center case A pharmacy technician involved in the deadly fungal meningitis case traced to Framingham's New England Compounding Center has pleaded guilty to nine counts of mail fraud. Harvard Bioscience CFO resigns The chief financial officer of Holliston-based Harvard Bioscience has resigned shortly after the company reported record second quarter revenue. Mayor of Gardner, five others speaking against nurse staffing ballot question A bipartisan group of six mayors is asking counterparts across the state to oppose a nurse staffing question, saying they're concerned about its impact on local hospital finances. | 
