School Ban On Sugary Sodas, Sweet Snacks Working, Study Says
A ban on sugary sodas, potato chips and other standard vending machine fare from Massachusetts schools appears to be working.
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A ban on sugary sodas, potato chips and other standard vending machine fare from Massachusetts schools appears to be working.
A new study suggests that fatherhood often comes with a weight gain of 3 to 5 pounds.
Massachusetts General Hospital has been named the best hospital in the country by a new ranking in U.S. News & World Report.
You may often hear you should drink at least eight glasses of water a day to stay hydrated and healthy, but as Dr. Mallika Marshall reports, you can probably flush that number down the toilet.
Imagine being able to spit into a cup to find out if you're at risk for Alzheimer's Disease. As Dr. Mallika Marshall explains, that day may not be far off.
A man is thanking EMTs, his girlfriend, and a very calm 911 operator for saving his life.
Business is ready to bloom at the In Good Health dispensary in Brockton.
A new study finds that sitting on your duff for long periods of time can raise a woman's risk of cancer.
Millions more Americans could benefit from treatment with popular cholesterol-lowering medications, according to two new studies.
Obesity is among the leading causes of military ineligibility among people ages 17 to 24, the report notes.
Prenatal testing has become widely available for pregnant women at risk for having babies with chromosome problems such as Down Syndrome. Now new research finds the tests may also reveal possible cancers in pregnant mothers.
According to the New York Times, Chinese doctors say children who spend hours and hours staring at screens could be suffering from a clinical disorder
A case of the mumps has been reported at Boston University.
Local researchers find greater breast cancer screening with mammography does lead to fewer breast cancer deaths.
Health officials have declared Lyme disease an epidemic in parts of the state.
The jury in Lindsay Clancy's trial is hearing testimony from Latiesha Dukes, a mental health counselor who worked with Clancy.
A man described as "very dangerous" by Massachusetts State Police was captured Wednesday after a wild chase on Interstate 93 in the Boston area during rush hour.
Acton, Massachusetts police took a teenager into custody Wednesday morning in connection with the deaths of a woman and a boy at their home.
Apartment rental scams are rising in the Boston area, according to the FBI. They said there have been nearly 500 victims.
A 12-year-old boy was seriously injured after falling from a Red Line train. MBTA Police said he was "train surfing" at the time. WBZ-TV's Juli McDonald reports.
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.
Several people in New Hampshire have cyclospora infections linked to Taylor Farms lettuce.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Apartment rental scams are rising in the Boston area, according to the FBI. They said there have been nearly 500 victims.
An I-Team investigation into a brazen case of alleged land theft in Concord, Massachusetts has led to criminal charges nearly two years later.
With the Brigham and Women's Hospital nurses strike looming, some parents of newborns in the NICU are sounding the alarm.
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.
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."
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.
There are no more Hooters restaurants left in Massachusetts.
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.
Ceddanne Rafaela and Wilyer Abreu hit solo homers, but the Red Sox lost their fourth straight.
When the Patriots held their first joint practice a year ago, fans weren't sure what to expect from the team or the season ahead. Now, fans have a much different outlook.
The Toronto Blue Jays beat Boston 2-1 on Monday night to hand the Red Sox their third loss in a row.
Gillette Stadium, home of the New England Patriots and Revolution, needed to replace the artificial turf that was reinstalled just weeks ago.
The New England Patriots have reportedly agreed to a 2-year contract extension with veteran tight end Hunter Henry.
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.
An injured hiker had to be carried off a New Hampshire mountain on a stretcher, but that didn't stop her from getting engaged.
