FDA approves Lecanemab, first drug to slow early Alzheimer's disease
Unlike previous drugs, this one seems to work, at least modestly, to slow the progression of the disease in patients with early Alzheimer's.
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Unlike previous drugs, this one seems to work, at least modestly, to slow the progression of the disease in patients with early Alzheimer's.
Dr. Mallika Marshall is answering your medical questions.
New research finds that vitamin D supplements may promote heart health.
Many popular diet sodas, light gelatins and sugar-free gums contain the artificial sweetener.
Researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital found that cells from people with blood type A are more likely to get infected than those of people with type O.
Many people can't start the day without a cup of coffee, but the mere act of drinking it may be providing the mental boost we seek.
The Department of Health and Human Services recommends at least 150 minutes a week of moderate-intensity aerobic activity.
About 16 million Americans, more women than men, suffer from dry eye.
Some experts say given its low cost and general safety, this could be offered by doctors as an option to couples trying to conceive now.
The popular weight loss drugs, Ozempic and Wegovy, are given as a weekly injection but recent data found their active ingredient may also be effective when taken in pill form.
Drugmaker Novo Nordisk plans to ask the FDA to OK the weight-loss tablets later this year. Two new studies show significant success with them.
If you're planning a trip overseas, double-check your vaccine status for measles.
When you go to your doctor's office, chances are they will calculate your BMI but a prominent medical organization says the simple calculation is racially biased.
What do you do when you receive a higher than expected medical bill? An expert weighs in.
Broad spectrum sunscreens protect from both UVA and UVB radiation.
Massport said the Logan Airport remote terminal experience in Framingham could come to more cities and towns.
eBay has agreed to pay a large settlement after a Massachusetts couple was the victim of a bizarre harassment campaign.
A key question in the Massachusetts murder trial of Lindsay Clancy is whether postpartum psychosis drove her to kill her three children.
Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez spoke with reporters for the first time since team owner Robert Kraft publicly addressed the state of contract negotiations over the weekend.
The Boston weather forecast is about to get stormy. Heavy rain and localized flooding is possible late Tuesday into Wednesday.
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.
Massachusetts is reporting cases of cyclosporiasis, a disease caused by a stomach parasite that can lead to "explosive" diarrhea.
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.
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.
A driver from Southboro, Massachusetts struggled for months to unravel a frustrating mix up with his E-ZPass account.
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."
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.
There's a proposal in Cambridge to limit customers at bars and restaurants to one drink every 30 minutes.
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.
Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez spoke with reporters for the first time since team owner Robert Kraft publicly addressed the state of contract negotiations over the weekend.
Curtis Mead left his first game with the Boston Red Sox after being hit on the left wrist by a pitch against the Athletics.
Ceddanne Rafaela hit his first major league grand slam and the Boston Red Sox beat the Athletics 4-2 Monday night.
Michael Lombardi joined Bill Belichick in making the NFL-to-college move when North Carolina hired the former New England Patriots coach in 2024.
The Red Sox bounced back from snapping their 15-game winning streak by winning two out three over the visiting Toronto Blue Jays.
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.
A seal pup was spotted hanging ten on a boogie board off the cost of Maine this Fourth of July.
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.
