HealthWatch: C-Section Obesity Risk, Baby Talk Same Around World
Having a C-section puts a woman's offspring at higher risk of obesity and women all over the world speak to their babies in the same way.
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Having a C-section puts a woman's offspring at higher risk of obesity and women all over the world speak to their babies in the same way.
The World Health Organization says the number of obese children and teens is now 10-times higher than it was 40-years ago.
A new study suggests that if you want to know how someone is feeling you might want to close your eyes and listen.
The idea is to lower a patient's risk of getting addicted to opioid pain relief by minimizing their exposure post-surgery.
A new study links antibiotics prescribed by dentists to the superbug C. difficile.
When planning this year's Halloween costume, be careful about what you're putting in your eyes.
We usually associate distracted driving with talking or texting behind the wheel, but now there is a new concern - technology built right into your dash.
All social media accounts come with privacy settings—have a look at them and make sure they are set so that strangers can't access and view your information.
Here are six practical principles that could save your life in a dangerous situation.
Dr. Mallika Marshall has details on a pair of new studies.
Many high school athletes are getting hooked after a taking prescribed opioids after an injury or surgery. A young man from Taunton hopes to change that.
It is fortuitous that many victims of the mass shooting in Las Vegas had access to a Level I trauma center.
At about this time, we start talking about flu shots but many adults are missing out on another key vaccine.
Beer lovers will tell you that a cold brew can lift your spirits, so it's no surprise that researchers in Germany, the home of Oktoberfest, may have found out why.
Your mood on the day of a flu shot could affect how well your body responds to the medication.
A possible school bus driver strike that would have affected some Massachusetts communities has been averted.
The New England Patriots will be featured on Hard Knocks during the summer of 2027.
New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye shaved his head for charity during an event that raised more than $4.1 million.
Cory Hartman died in a ski accident at Sugarbush Resort in Vermont.
The price of raspberries has skyrocketed in recent weeks and could be an early indicator of higher grocery prices due to the ongoing war with Iran.
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."
The I-Team has learned the Massachusetts Dept. of Health wants to take away pepper spray and non-lethal restraints from Tewksbury State Hospital safety officers.
Frankie Rodenbaugh died just days after his babysitter allegedly left him in a car, strapped in his seat for hours with no food or water.
A woman went to visit her mother's grave at St. Joseph Cemetery in West Roxbury and was surprised to see the headstone was moved.
In the last four years there were 168 threats made against trial court judges in Massachusetts, according to state records.
A former staff member at a Massachusetts residential program for children living with autism is accused of breaking a teenage student's arm.
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."
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
Free Jordan's Furniture is one round away thanks to UConn's success in March Madness.
A Framingham, Massachusetts bakery that was well known for its pizza trays has closed for good.
O'Connor's Restaurant & Bar, a well-known Irish pub in Worcester, Massachusetts for decades, is closing for good right before St. Patrick's Day.
Gillette is making a $1 billion investment in a new Boston headquarters.
The restaurants at View Boston are closing this spring.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
The New England Patriots will be featured on Hard Knocks during the summer of 2027.
Ranger Suarez had a rough debut and the Boston Red Sox have now lost three in a row since winning the season opener.
Three days after losing to the Celtics on the road, the Hawks responded with a 112-102 win over Boston on Monday night.
Jayson Tatum scored 32 points and Payton Pritchard added 28 as the Boston Celtics beat Charlotte 114-99 Sunday night for their third straight win.
The Boston Bruins rallied from a three-goal, third-period deficit to defeat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-3 on Sunday.
A small restaurant and convenience store on Nantucket, Massachusetts keeps selling big lottery winners.
Ziggy the dog showed his appreciation for the New Hampshire firefighter who saved his life after a freak accident.
Researchers spotted the season's first North Atlantic right whale mothers and calves in Cape Cod Bay.
Blue whales, the largest animals on Earth, have been spotted not far off the coast of Massachusetts.
The MSPCA-Angell is looking to find homes for 163 rats that were surrendered in Massachusetts.
