Asymptomatic with COVID? You can probably thank your genes
If you caught COVID but never developed symptoms, you can probably thank your genes.
If you caught COVID but never developed symptoms, you can probably thank your genes.
Researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital found that cells from people with blood type A are more likely to get infected than those of people with type O.
According to the CDC, if you have recently had COVID, you may want to wait at least three months before getting a booster.
Most of us have only had one bivalent booster and now seniors and people with weakened immune systems are being asked to get a second one now.
People are feeling more alone than ever, putting them at risk for depression and other serious health problems, and the U.S. government is taking note.
Mass General Hospital and Beth Israel Lahey Health will be ending their universal masking requirement at all their facilities starting on May 12.
Even health professionals disagree on whether it's OK to drop the masks.
Tufts Medical Center has no COVID inpatients for the first time in more than three years.
Dr. Mallika Marshall answers a viewer's question about obtaining free COVID test kits.
Researchers found that those who reported frequent communication using e-mail and video calls were more likely to report feelings of depression and anxiety.
The highest court in Massachusetts reinstated criminal charges against the former managers of the Holyoke Soldiers' Home for their alleged roles in the deadly COVID outbreak there.
A viewer asks if you should still wait to get a mammogram if you just got the COVID vaccine.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey announced on Wednesday that the state's COVID-19 public health emergency will end on May 11.
The CDC has a wake up call for those who've dropped COVID-19 risk from their list of things to worry about.
Dr. Mallika Marshall said there are a number of reasons a person could lose their sense of taste or smell.
COVID-19 may be tied to a greater risk of diabetes, new research suggests.
Moderna says its COVID-19 vaccines will remain free, even after the government contract ends this spring.
An FDA panel voted unanimously on Thursday to recommend annual COVID boosters to people just like the yearly flu shot.
A new study may bring some hope to patients experiencing long COVID.
Dr. Mallika Marshall is answering your COVID, flu and RSV-related medical questions.
If you recently received free government-issued COVID test kits, check the expiration dates. Some may have expired.
Boston Public Schools will have a "temporary masking" period for students and staff when they return from the holiday break next week, but it is not mandatory.
Boston Public School officials continue to weigh whether or not to require masks for students and staff when they return to class on Tuesday.
Mayor Michelle Wu says the city will have a decision by the end of this week on a potential temporary mask mandate for Boston Public Schools after the holiday break.
Boston Public Schools are looking into the possibility of bringing back a "temporary masking mandate" when students and teachers return to classes after holiday break.
"I Am More," a community conversation on mental health, all began with one artist's struggle - and the outpouring of support that followed.
If you're a healthy adult, you may want to avoid fish oil supplements as they could increase the risk of heart disease.
Terrifying nightmares could be an early sign of common autoimmune disorders such as lupus, according to researchers.
A new study finds adults who start taking ADHD medications may be at higher risk of heart disease and stroke.
Massachusetts researchers say it's equally beneficial to measure exercise by how long you exercise and how many steps you take.
Men are at higher risk of Type 2 diabetes, and a new study says it may boil down to hormonal differences.
Parents may need to "perk up" when it comes to monitoring their teens' caffeine intake.
Teenagers are experiencing higher rates of depression than ever before, but a simple smartphone app could help treat a common symptom.
Dr. Mallika Marshall answers a viewer's question on the benefits of kombucha.
Harvard University's commencement was met with protests on Thursday and some graduates walked out of the ceremony.
NOAA has issued their most aggressive Atlantic hurricane season forecast ever and that increases the odds that one or more could sneak up the coast to Massachusetts.
This year's Memorial Day Weekend looks good, with some small chances for rain.
Great white shark season is underway in Massachusetts.
The new system allows MBTA bus and subway passengers to simply tap their phone or credit card to pay for rides.
"I Am More," a community conversation on mental health, all began with one artist's struggle - and the outpouring of support that followed.
If you're a healthy adult, you may want to avoid fish oil supplements as they could increase the risk of heart disease.
Terrifying nightmares could be an early sign of common autoimmune disorders such as lupus, according to researchers.
A new study finds adults who start taking ADHD medications may be at higher risk of heart disease and stroke.
Massachusetts researchers say it's equally beneficial to measure exercise by how long you exercise and how many steps you take.
Records show Massachusetts police departments typically and legally sell back or trade in their guns to dealers when they're no longer used by officers.
A woman told WBZ-TV's I-Team she believes she was raped by a killer just weeks before two bodies were found in Brockton in 2014.
The I-Team uncovered a posting on a Massachusetts State Police Instagram account that used a song with racial slurs and talked about guns.
Massachusetts is paying millions to vendors in the migrant crisis with little oversight on how taxpayer money is being spent
A Townsend woman was scammed into believing a famous actor was in love with her. Then the case took on a potentially more sinister turn.
Independents are the ones who make the difference at the polls, but they don't like partisanship and extremism.
Massachusetts Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll spoke about what can be done about the state's housing crisis.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is reaching out to younger voters where they get their news - social media.
Many residents say they really like Boston, but say the cost of living and high housing prices are taking a toll.
Despite an April revenue haul that exceeded forecasts, there is still anxiety on Beacon Hill about overall revenue shortfalls and economic uncertainty.
The West Boylston Cinema movie theater in central Massachusetts is going out of business.
You can once again grab a cocktail to go in Massachusetts.
April 20, 2024 is Record Store Day. See which record shops in Massachusetts are participating.
Boston Dynamics' latest robot is ready to "exceed human capabilities," the company says.
Rising costs are forcing small businesses located on Boston's Massachusetts Avenue to close.
Set in the woods outside of Acadia National Park in Bar Harbor, Maine, Terramor Outdoor Resort offers guests the joy of camping in nature with all the luxury amenities of a modern resort.
Chef Kate Smith joins Host Rachel Holt in the Test Kitchen to cook up her signature paella.
Rachel Holt learns all about the Viewpoint Hotel's distinctive design and what makes this destination so unique.
Rachel Holt gets an inside look at what makes this museum such a popular destination and tries her hand at driving a vintage trolley car.
Castle Hill on the Crane Estate is a sprawling seaside mansion in Ipswich dating back to the 1920s with something for all visitors.
Brad Marchand is entering the final year of his contract, but GM Don Sweeney is going to make sure it's not the captain's final season in Black and Gold.
Former NFL star receiver Antonio Brown is in money trouble. Again.
After escaping with a Game 1 win, here's how the Celtics can have a much easier time with the Pacers in Game 2 on Thursday night.
The Boston Red Sox beat the Tampa Bay Rays 8-5 on Wednesday night to complete a three-game sweep.
Another year, another All-NBA First Team for Celtics star Jayson Tatum.
Researchers spotted a 37-year-old right whale mother named Wolf and her calf off the coast of Massachusetts.
The 2024 cicada broods will not be emerging in Massachusetts - but the buzzing bugs are set to appear here in 2025.
A pair of vultures thought to be "actively dying" actually had too much to drink, wildlife rescuers in Connecticut say.
A fluffy pile of golden retrievers took over the Boston Common in memory of Spencer the marathon dog.
The thick fog made for an eerie sight as the Mayflower II crossed the Cape Cod Canal.