Avoid these foods to reduce sodium intake, says study
WBZ-TV's Dr. Mallika Marshall explains the most common high-sodium foods consumed, by ethnic group, in the United States, according to a new study from the American Heart Association.
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WBZ-TV's Dr. Mallika Marshall explains the most common high-sodium foods consumed, by ethnic group, in the United States, according to a new study from the American Heart Association.
High blood pressure doesn't only affect middle-aged or older adults. A new study finds a sizable number of young people have it too.
High blood pressure doesn't only affect middle-aged or older adults. A new study finds a sizable number of young people have it too. WBZ-TV's Dr. Mallika Marshall reports.
A growing body of research finds that physical and mental health are tightly linked, especially when it comes to heart health.
A new study finds that drinking sweetened beverages could be bad for your heart.
A new study finds that drinking sweetened beverages could be bad for your heart.
CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook shares heart health tips for women on National Wear Red Day.
According to a new study, most African-Americans develop high blood pressure by age 55.
A new study has revealed that the statement 'it's never too late to get in shape' actually does hold water after all.
"Little Hats, Big Hearts" aims to give out thousands of red hats to babies to raise awareness about heart health and congenital heart defects.
For the first time in more than a decade, the American Heart Association is changing the guidelines for high blood pressure.
Heart attacks in women may have different causes and symptoms, and some risk factors may be even more dangerous in women than men.
Preparing more meals at home might reduce your risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.
The web can answer just about anything, but it can also impart inflammatory, misleading, or sometimes downright wrong information.
Experts from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center offer 10 Tips to Heart Health.
Nobody expects to experience sudden cardiac arrest and the possibility of brain injury — especially an active young mother with a healthy lifestyle.
A number of different varieties of Campbell soup are sold with the Heart Check stamp, but critics maintain they contain too much sodium to be part of a good diet.
Keith Mello can't complain. He's getting some sharp custom-made golf duds and a spot in one of New England's premier golf events. And he's only 12 years old.
Robert James is a high school student who has won a very special award.
Reinforcements for the Tartan Army have officially arrived from Scotland.
A rare tick-borne virus left a New Hampshire man critically ill and in the hospital for more than a month.
Scotland's soccer fan base, known as the Tartan Army, is rallying behind one of their own ahead of the team's World Cup match against Morocco at Boston Stadium.
Fans from around the globe have been enjoying the World Cup in Foxboro, Massachusetts. But the ticketing process has not been smooth for everyone.
Sail Boston 2026 is expected to bring millions to the waterfront to see the tall ships this July.
A man who died in an assisted living home in Boston went unnoticed for nine days and was decomposing when he was found, according to a lawsuit filed by his family.
Scotland's soccer fan base, known as the Tartan Army, is rallying behind one of their own ahead of the team's World Cup match against Morocco at Boston Stadium.
Fans from around the globe have been enjoying the World Cup in Foxboro, Massachusetts. But the ticketing process has not been smooth for everyone.
Massachusetts is working on a "massive expansion" of its wrong-way driving prevention system in the wake of a trooper's death.
Sail Boston 2026 is expected to bring millions to the waterfront to see the tall ships this July.
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 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.
A family is demanding answers from the Gloucester, Massachusetts school district, after learning their five-year-old son was left alone in a quiet room for nearly half an hour.
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."
Dozens of Boston bars and restaurants are taking advantage of a new Massachusetts law allowing for a later last call.
We now know when the sales tax holiday is coming to Massachusetts in August.
Gov. Maura Healey said Tuesday that she personally supports bringing back happy hour in Massachusetts.
An Amazon employee is accused of stealing hundreds of items from a warehouse in Bridgewater, Massachusetts.
Clover Food Lab, which has about a dozen vegetarian fast-food restaurants in the Boston area, is closing.
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.
With a focus on precision craftsmanship and world-class brass instruments, S.E. Shires has become a benchmark for professional musicians seeking exceptional sound and performance.
Complete with vineyard views and seasonally inspired dining, the award-winning LaBelle Winery offers one of New England's most distinctive winery experiences.
With a carefully curated collection of artisan cheeses and specialty foods sourced from around the world, Formaggio Kitchen has been a beloved destination for food lovers for over four decades.
The Toronto Blue Jays beat the Boston Red Sox 6-1 at Fenway Park on Tuesday night.
Erling Haaland scored his first two World Cup goals and added an assist in his tournament debut to propel Norway to a 4-1 victory over Iraq in Group I.
John McGinn deflected a shot off an opposing defender and past goalkeeper Johny Placide in the 28th minute, and Scotland defeated Haiti 1-0 at Boston Stadium.
The 2026 World Cup has started and Boston is one of 11 cities in the U.S. hosting matches. Here's the schedule.
Ceddanne Rafaela homered and had three RBIs, Sonny Gray allowed one run in six innings and the Boston Red Sox rolled to a 10-1 win over the Texas Rangers on Friday night.
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.
Hopkinton, Massachusetts police are investigating video of a "suspicious" person walking into the middle of a road at night in front of a car.
A Boston man says he's lucky to be alive after jumping into the Charles River to save his dog.