State Reconsiders Body Mass Index Testing In Schools
Screening for kids' Body Mass Index became standard practice in schools across the state in 2010 and 2011.
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Screening for kids' Body Mass Index became standard practice in schools across the state in 2010 and 2011.
It is a bad year for mosquitoes, and we can blame all the rain we've had the past month.
A new treatment promises to correct your vision while you sleep, all without drugs or surgery.
We all know we should eat healthy. But to do that, gender needs to be a consideration. That's because what's good for a woman might not be as beneficial for a man, and vice versa.
Three sixth graders who set out to create a helmet to prevent concussions, have won a national contest sponsored by the U.S. Army.
June is Migraine and Headache Awareness Month and the International Headache Congress is taking place through Sunday at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston.
Author and Wellness Expert Dr. Kathy Gruver answers some common questions about genetically modified foods.
The first-ever clinical trial of electronic cigarettes has found they may be better than nicotine patches for those trying to kick the habit.
An unexpected online friendship has led to lifesaving surgery for a young Pakastani boy.
One group says we are making progress in making healthy nutritional choices, but there is a long way to go.
A Boston hospital is starting the world's first hand transplant program for children, and doctors say it won't be long until face transplants and other radical operations to improve appearance and quality of life are offered to kids, too.
The decision comes in the wake of last year's deadly meningitis outbreak that began at a compounding pharmacy in Framingham.
An 11-year-old Canton girl got to witness first-hand just how hard it can be to brush a gorilla's teeth.
The virtues of Greek yogurt quickly became well known, and grocery stores are having a hard time keeping it in stock.
It's time to enjoy all the things we associate with summer.
There were five shootings with 13 victims, including two who died, over the 4th of July weekend in Boston.
Two people were shot and New Hampshire investigators say the suspected gunman later died by suicide near the popular Hampton Beach Strip.
NCAA President Charlie Baker said he hopes to "dramatically limit" prop betting at the collegiate level and beyond.
U.S. Soccer said that it is "pleased" lead scorer Folarin Balogun will be able to compete against Belgium in Seattle, Washington.
Willson Contreras and Romy Gonzalez homered to back the superb pitching of Sonny Gray, who allowed one run and four hits in six innings of the Boston Red Sox's 8-1 win over the Los Angeles Angels.
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.
Balogun's reinstatement came after President Trump called FIFA President Gianni Infantino last week to ask whether the organization was going to review the situation, sources told CBS News.
Willson Contreras and Romy Gonzalez homered to back the superb pitching of Sonny Gray, who allowed one run and four hits in six innings of the Boston Red Sox's 8-1 win over the Los Angeles Angels.
Aroldis Chapman set the major league record for relief strikeouts after rookie Jake Bennett yielded five hits while pitching into the eighth inning for the Boston Red Sox in a 5-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night.
Jayson Tatum is breaking his silence about the blockbuster trade that sent Jaylen Brown from the Boston Celtics to the 76ers.
Jaylen Brown said he felt disrespected by the Celtics as he was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers after a decade in Boston.
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.
