Should I go ahead and get my flu and COVID vaccines now?
Dr. Mallika Marshall answers a viewer's question on when is the best time to get your flu and COVID vaccines.
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Dr. Mallika Marshall answers a viewer's question on when is the best time to get your flu and COVID vaccines.
State wastewater data shows COVID levels in Massachusetts are more than twice the national average.
The number of COVID cases is spiking in Massachusetts as the virus continues to mutate.
Dr. Mallika Marshall is answering your questions on when those over 65 should get their next COVID booster.
Dr. Mallika Marshall is answering your questions on where you can get a Paxlovid prescription if you test positive and are unable to see a doctor.
Even if you get rebound COVID after taking Paxlovid, Dr. Mallika Marshal says the medication definitely works.
A new study confirms that social isolation from the pandemic had a real impact on children under the age of two.
Fatigue is a common symptom after all three of these vaccines: flu, COVID-19, and RSV.
Most people who get a cold or cough do not need to go to a doctor. But if you develop shortness of breath, chest discomfort or other severe symptoms you should.
Wastewater collections show COVID cases are rising again in Massachusetts.
The holidays are here, which means spending time with family, friends and loved ones is top of mind. But there's also added concern about spreading illness at holiday gatherings.
This winter will likely bring a sharp rise in three big respiratory infections but some are wondering what happens if you get more than one infection at a time.
Many people are pulling out the rapid home tests they bought months ago. But how do you know if they still work?
With a resurgence of COVID clusters across Massachusetts, neighbors are questioning what's to come with mixed responses.
The head of the CDC visited the Whittier Street Health Center to encourage people to get the updated COVID vaccine.
Do you know where your Covid-19 vaccine card is? If not, getting a new one could be tricky.
Dr. Mallika Marshall is answering your medical questions.
Dr. Mallika Marshall is answering your medical questions.
More than three years after her husband's death, Joanne Songy still has not received state "Line of Duty" benefits as a result of his passing.
Dr. Mallika Marshall is answering your medical questions.
The new COVID-19 vaccine is now available. Dr. Mallika Marshall is answering your questions about them.
A local nurse had three confirmed appointments for the new COVID vaccine and each time was turned away.
Some people planning to get the new COVID-19 vaccine are getting bills for nearly $200.
Moderna said its updated COVID vaccine should protect against the highly-mutated new variant.
The hospital says that if the trend continues, it may need to require masks for anyone who enters the building.
Many people fear that a family history of dementia dooms them to inevitably suffer the condition themselves. But a new tool, the Brain Care Score, shows how lifestyle changes can be beneficial, cutting the risk of dementia.
There was a possible measles exposure at Logan Airport in Boston last week, Massachusetts health officials say.
A new study finds that a simple blood test could predict Alzheimer's disease long before symptoms appear.
The Lone Star tick, which can cause alpha-gal syndrome, is spreading north throughout Massachusetts.
Boston's cold and snowy winter might have an effect on this year's pollen allergy season.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Two Massachusetts residents have been diagnosed with measles, the Department of Public Health confirmed Friday.
There's a new drug that can help early morning shift workers stay awake and alert, a study out of Boston found.
As millions of Americans struggle with paying for health care, doctors and health experts discuss how medical care is being eroded by insurers denying necessary tests and treatment, making it "more difficult to be healthy in the United States."
Jaylen Brown said he felt disrespected by the Celtics as he was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers after a decade in Boston.
Jaylen Brown, who was traded by the Boston Celtics to the 76ers, is comforting a young 6-year-old fan who was heartbroken by the news.
Due to extreme heat, the public will not be able to access the Esplanade for Boston's July 4th fireworks celebration until 4 p.m. Saturday.
Boston hit a record high temperature on Thursday, but thunderstorms could be on the horizon for July 4th, threatening fireworks displays across Massachusetts.
One day after testing deemed the water was safe for swimming, most beaches on the seacoast reopened to swimming with the exception of one stretch of Plum Island.
Many people fear that a family history of dementia dooms them to inevitably suffer the condition themselves. But a new tool, the Brain Care Score, shows how lifestyle changes can be beneficial, cutting the risk of dementia.
There was a possible measles exposure at Logan Airport in Boston last week, Massachusetts health officials say.
A new study finds that a simple blood test could predict Alzheimer's disease long before symptoms appear.
The Lone Star tick, which can cause alpha-gal syndrome, is spreading north throughout Massachusetts.
Boston's cold and snowy winter might have an effect on this year's pollen allergy season.
A Malden, Massachusetts woman said National Grid took more than $28,000 out of her bank account for a gas bill that she didn't owe.
A Massachusetts family thought their Vrbo stay would be protected after they had to cancel their trip to Hawaii due to severe weather. Now they're out $12,000.
A driver from Southboro, Massachusetts struggled for months to unravel a frustrating mix up with his E-ZPass account.
The gunman who allegedly opened fire on passing cars on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 46-year-old Tyler Brown from Boston.
There have been four violent attacks in three weeks at Tewksbury Hospital and a state representative is taking the fight to Beacon Hill to give security the non-lethal equipment back.
Barney Frank, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died. He was 86 years old.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Golden Temple and Party Favors in Brookline are closing after a combined 100 years in business.
There are no more Hooters restaurants left in Massachusetts.
There's a proposal in Cambridge to limit customers at bars and restaurants to one drink every 30 minutes.
Boston Dynamics is expanding with a new robotics and AI center in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Dozens of Boston bars and restaurants are taking advantage of a new Massachusetts law allowing for a later last call.
Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House has become one of New England's most imaginative seaside estates.
Blending clean modern lines with the warmth of a classic seaside retreat, this stunning North Shore coastal home was designed to feel both elevated and inviting.
Set across thirty acres of rolling lawns, wooded trails, and contemporary outdoor art, deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum invites visitors to experience art in the landscape.
James Beard Award-winning chef and restaurateur Karen Akunowicz has become known for her bold, Italian-inspired cooking and unmistakable culinary voice.
Just a short drive from Newport, the Norman Bird Sanctuary spans 300 acres of fields, forests, and coastal trails with sweeping views and more than six miles of hiking paths.
Jaylen Brown said he felt disrespected by the Celtics as he was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers after a decade in Boston.
Washington Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli and Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras were each issued a seven-game suspension by Major League Baseball on Thursday.
Jaylen Brown, who was traded by the Boston Celtics to the 76ers, is comforting a young 6-year-old fan who was heartbroken by the news.
Folarin Balogun got the scoring going with a goal in the 45th minute, but was sent off with a controversial red card in the 64th minute.
Jaylen Brown is headed to Philadelphia in a stunning trade. The Celtics get Paul George and draft picks in return.
Avi Loeb, a Harvard astronomer who has made headlines with his theories about alien encounters, will lead a White House scientific advisory council on UFOs.
Haggis is not on the menu in Boston for the World Cup, despite what Gov. Healey told Scotland supporters in a lighthearted social media video.
There have been multiple sightings of a black bear in some unusual locations on the seacoast of New Hampshire and in southern Maine.
There's a smelly situation on the beach in Provincetown, Massachusetts after thousands of squid washed up on shore
Have you ever wondered where all the fish in the New England Aquarium come from? The answer is just down the road in Quincy.