High-tech innovations have become an essential part of the practice of medicine. However, at times I think we have gone too far.

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, so today's column is dedicated to helping move this cause forward.

Holliston artist Pauline Delin uses a bright palette in Gallery 55 show.

Artists exercise their creativity in annual 'icons + altars' exhibit at New Art Center in Newton.

Every autumn we homeowners face the dilemma of what to do about all those leaves that accumulate in our yards.

Jeonghwan "James" Kim hasn't devoted half his young life to practicing the cello to be rich, famous or even earn all A's at the prestigious Walnut Hill School. Instead, the 16-year-old South Korea native who won a $10,000 award given to "deserving young musicians" practices several hours a day for a reason as ethereal as his music.

Regularly traveling to other countries, Stella Johnson, Rania Matar and Susan Bank have photographed Mexico, the Middle East and Cuba with a native's immediacy and the detachment of a visitor.

One can assume that certain moviegoers have been violently opposed to movie violence since the first fist was thrown on the silver screen. Degrading, desensitizing, disgusting. Pick a negative adjective, it was uttered with vehemence. On the other hand, one can assume that certain moviegoers have been receiving a visceral thrill from movie violence ever since that first fist connected with that first jaw.

Getaway

If your budget says "staycation" but you dream of exploring the healing mysteries of India, take heart -- the Maharishi Ayurveda Health Center is closer than the airport.

The holidays are the perfect time to teach kids about giving by example.