7 hours of sleep may be best, new study suggests
Researchers looked at the sleep patterns, mental health, and overall well-being of more than a half-million people.
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Researchers looked at the sleep patterns, mental health, and overall well-being of more than a half-million people.
Breakfast is often described as the most important meal of the day, yet about 15-percent of Americans skip it.
Researchers hope these findings will eventually lead to a greater understanding of the causes of autism as well as new treatments.
The government cited the toll on Black smokers and young people.
If we have a vaccine that could potentially protect millions of children, that can have a large public health impact, according to Dr. Mallika Marshall.
No Covid-19 vaccines have been authorized for children younger than 5 in the US -- about 18 million people.
Older adults tend to be more satisfied with life than younger people and a new study may help explain why.
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force says most people over 60 without a history of heart disease or stroke should not start taking low-dose or baby aspirin to prevent these disorders.
The seven-day weighted average of positive tests in Massachusetts increased to 4.87%.
Even though it's currently approved for emergency use by the federal government for high-risk patients, Paxlovid has been reportedly underused.
The study suggests that kids might learn better in school if school hours are modified allowing students to sleep more at night.
A study found those with sufficient vitamin D levels had a 21% lower rate of breast cancer compared to women with low vitamin D levels.
An investigation continues into cases of acute hepatitis with unknown causes among children who had adenovirus infections.
A new study finds that restricting your calorie intake to an 8-hour window may not make a difference when it comes to weight loss.
While the CDC has authorized a second booster for people 50 and older, some members of a CDC advisory panel say people under 50 should wait for the next generation of shots.
Testimony wrapped up early Thursday. The jury will visit the Clancy home in Duxbury and two other sites Friday.
Rising ocean temperatures are drawing more hammerhead sharks to New England waters, researchers say.
A child riding a bicycle was hit by a car in Wellesley on Monday, according to police.
A Norwood, Massachusetts, family is still trying to grasp how a gentle soul who was always smiling could be taken in such a senseless act of violence.
A teen was killed and four other people were seriously hurt in a horrific crash involving a stolen car in Abington 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."
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.
Andruw Monasterio hit a two-run home run in the 10th inning and the Boston Red Sox held on to beat the Athletics 4-2 on Wednesday night.
The Red Sox had won 18 of 20 and ten in a row on the road before the loss Tuesday night.
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 was injured in his second at-bat with Boston on Monday when he was hit on the wrist by Athletics starter Jack Perkins.
Ceddanne Rafaela hit his first major league grand slam and the Boston Red Sox beat the Athletics 4-2 Monday night.
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.
A seal pup was spotted hanging ten on a boogie board off the cost of Maine this Fourth of July.
