HealthWatch: Infections Linked To Sports; Gun Violence Warning
Dr. Mallika Marshall reports on new warnings from pediatricians about infections linked to organized sports and a study on gun violence and movies.
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Dr. Mallika Marshall reports on new warnings from pediatricians about infections linked to organized sports and a study on gun violence and movies.
A new app could change the way parents and individuals keep track of health issues and medical records.
It's estimated that up to 11% of kids ages 4 to 17 are diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), but could your child just be sleep deprived?
CVS is taking steps to combat the opioid crisis by putting new restrictions on prescription painkillers.
Researchers at Columbia University Medical Center and the University of North Carolina have developed a new way to get rid of "love handles" at least in rodents.
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is weighing in, hoping to reduce the risk of infection and complications for Tattoos and Piercings.
A puzzling study of U.S. pregnancies found that women who had miscarriages between 2010 and 2012 were more likely to have had back-to-back annual flu shots that included protection against swine flu.
Gov. Charlie Baker talks to WBZ-TV's David Wade about what's working and what can be done better in confronting the opioid crisis in Massachusetts.
The UMass Lowell-Washington Post poll shows 53-percent feel that tackle football is not a safe game for children under 13.
New England was spared the wind, rain and flooding caused by hurricanes Harvey and Irma. But the massive storms are impacting the region in a different way.
Researchers at Columbia University looked at nearly 8,000 middle age and older adults and found they sat on average 11 to 12 hours a days. A new study out of the Mayo Clinic, finds having Fido sleep in your bedroom may help you sleep better.
In his testimony Thursday on Capitol Hill, Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker stressed the need for bipartisan solutions in making necessary healthcare reform.
Doctors say all children ages 3 to 5 years of age should undergo screening for lazy eye and that shorter people may be at lower risk of blood clots.
An app can detect an early sign of pancreatic cancer by looking at users' eyes, and a separate study says men are waiting until they are older to have their first children.
CAR-T therapy genetically engineers a patient's own blood cells to seek and destroy leukemia.
Ed Markey has won the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in Massachusetts.
Massachusetts held its primary election Tuesday to decide who'll be on the November ballot. Here are the results.
The jury in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial told the judge Tuesday morning they are deadlocked, and left a Massachusetts courtroom hours later without reaching a verdict.
Karen Read's first trial ended with a hung jury. Here's a look at how those deliberations played out as the Lindsay Clancy jury says it is deadlocked.
On Tuesday, Bostonians continued the time-honored, often-loathed tradition of seeing a majority of the city move in and out of their residences on the same day.
In Massachusetts, one high school explained steps it has taken to try and reduce head injuries.
This year, ER visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat. How can you best avoid tick bites?
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Sydney Towle, known for her social media content about living with a rare form of cancer called cholangiocarcinoma, died Wednesday in Bethesda, Maryland.
Massachusetts has seen more than 100 cyclospora cases this summer, with some linked to lettuce.
After a man sold his pickup truck on eBay he said the company held onto half his money - nearly $12,000. Here's how it was resolved.
A windshield replacement error knocked out the safety features in Meg Burke's car. When she paid nearly $500 to get it fixed, she couldn't get Safelite to pay her back, so she called the I-Team's Call for Action.
A man accused of heading up a violent gang is facing witness intimidation charges after he allegedly threatened a Massachusetts State Police trooper.
A young Roxbury mom says her car was supposed to be in an auto repair shop; instead, it was out on the road and it came back with more issues.
The device was found in the shower area of a women's locker room at Mass General Brigham's off-campus research lab facility.
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."
The immersive WNDR Museum in Boston's Downtown Crossing is set to close down just two years after it opened.
Panera Bread is moving its headquarters from St. Louis to Weston, Massachusetts.
Breaking Grounds Cafe, a Peabody, Massachusetts coffee shop known for employing people with disabilities, is closing.
The buildings that house the Somerville Theatre and the Capitol Theatre in Arlington, Massachusetts are for sale.
Golden Temple and Party Favors in Brookline are closing after a combined 100 years in business.
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.
Lazaro Montes homered in his big league debut, Randy Arozarena hit a three-run homer and Seattle ended a five-game skid with a 9-6 win over the Red Sox.
Trevor Story drove in the winning run with a bases-loaded single in the 10th inning, lifting the Red Sox to a 9-8 comeback victory over the Mariners.
The New England Patriots are bringing back their fan-favorite "Pat Patriot" throwback uniforms again this year, wearing them twice during home games at Gillette Stadium.
The New England Patriots have finalized their initial 53-man roster after making a final round of cuts and also adding offensive line depth with a trade Sunday afternoon.
Austin Wells homered twice in a nine-run eighth inning, and the Yankees widened their lead in the AL wild-card race with a 16-1 win over the Red Sox on Sunday.
A blue marlin weighing 1,260 pounds was caught by a charter fishing boat off Massachusetts.
Natick says it is installing a new floating boardwalk across Pickerel Pond.
Rising ocean temperatures are drawing more hammerhead sharks to New England waters, researchers say.
Some of the oldest military veterans in Massachusetts were honored with special flights on Friday in a World War II-era aircraft.
After marrying Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, Adam Sandler went to Nantucket in search of a basketball court.
