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Angelina Jolie says that she has had a preventive double mastectomy after learning she carried a gene that made it extremely likely she would get breast cancer.
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Angelina Jolie says that she has had a preventive double mastectomy after learning she carried a gene that made it extremely likely she would get breast cancer.
Gaining weight? Feeling tired? Increasingly, those symptoms are tied to thyroid disorders.
The unanimous vote Wednesday paves the way for the voter-approved law to take effect, though it will be at least several more months before the state's first medical marijuana dispensaries open.
The device costs just $28 and relies on some pretty simple logic.
Whether it's to get us going in the morning or prop us up in the afternoon, caffeine is essential for many people.
A growing number of people are eliminating entire food groups, seeing only negative qualities in things like dairy, eggs, meats, grains, and fats.
The I-Team found dozens of complaints online, many with photos of people with dents at the injection site.
Whether it's a prescription or just something over the counter, most pregnant women know they have to be careful with any kind of drug.
Itamar Medical, Inc. of Franklin has developed a simple device that can warn a patient years ahead of time if they are a likely candidate for a heart attack.
More than a dozen people lost limbs in the Boston Marathon bombings, beginning a long road to recovery.
April is Alcohol Awareness Month. Check out what 15 celebrities say about their sobriety.
There are many myths and old wives' tales about how much sleep we need, and what will help us get enough.
It's called the overnight diet and the doctors who came up with it claim you can lose two pounds after the first day.
A elementary school nurse is thankful that her school was equipped with an automated external defibrillator after reviving a custodian who collapsed today in the hallway near her office.
Thirteen-year old Kyah DeSimone is recovering at Boston Children's Hospital after getting a long-awaited heart transplant Saturday.
A mistrial was declared in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial Friday, but the judge granted her attorney an emergency stay.
Before the jury in Lindscay Clancy's murder trial was brought in for deliberations Friday, a hearing was held to discuss a holdout juror. It got tense.
The trial of Lindsay Clancy has sparked conversations about maternal mental health and postpartum psychosis nationwide. Psychiatrist Dr. Gail Saltz, USA Today columnist Nicole Russell, trial attendee Ashlyn Rizzo and postpartum psychosis survivor Kathryn Myers join "CBS Mornings" to discuss the case.
A man who escaped a boat fire with his parents and spent two nights on an island off Cape Cod says a decision he made still haunts him to this day.
The strike began at 7 a.m. Friday. The casino says it will remain open. WBZ-TV's Chris Tanaka reports.
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.
Jon Keller said it's a mistake to think that young people will automatically gravitate to a younger candidate in Massachusetts.
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.
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.
Adley Rutschman homered twice in his return to Baltimore, and the Boston Red Sox rallied to beat the Orioles 6-5 on Thursday night.
Adley Rutschman returned to Baltimore's Camden Yards on Thursday, exactly one month after he was traded, greeted with cheers and a standing ovation as a member of the visiting Boston Red Sox.
An investigation by The Athletic has concluded that former NFL reporter Dianna Russini violated the company's standards because of her relationship with New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel.
The Seattle Mariners beat the Boston Red Sox 8-3 on Wednesday.
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.
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.
