Dog brains could hold key information for longer, healthier human lives
Can old dogs teach us new tricks for how to live longer, healthier lives? A nationwide project searches for answers.
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Can old dogs teach us new tricks for how to live longer, healthier lives? A nationwide project searches for answers.
Researchers at Harvard Medical School in Boston say that, based on a study in mice, lithium could someday help treat Alzheimer's disease.
Researchers at Harvard Medical School in Boston say that, based on a study in mice, lithium could someday help treat Alzheimer's disease.
A drug called Leqembi has been shown to slow the progression of Alzheimer's by 30%.
WBZ-TV"s Dr. Mallika Marshall reports that a study by Baylor College of Medicine found, in addition to targeting the nervous system, Alzheimer's disease can also impact fat metabolism, digestion and reduced fertility.
A research team at Columbia and UNC found that factors such as limited education, physical inactivity, smoking, diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol can be early indicators of Alzheimer’s disease.
A research team at Columbia and UNC found that factors such as limited education, physical inactivity, smoking, diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol can be early indicators of Alzheimer’s disease.
The test has participants peel and sniff odor labels on a card and determines their ability to discriminate, identify, and remember the odors.
An experimental Alzheimer's treatment from Boston researchers may be able to treat both dementia and depression symptoms.
As Dr. Mallika Marshall reports, dementia and depression often go hand-in-hand in patients with Alzheimer's disease. Now, an experimental home-based electrical therapy may be able help.
To learn more about mouse memory and spatial navigation, researchers at Cornell are attaching tiny VR headsets to mice as they run on a ball and maneuver obstacles and potential threats in their way to learn more about Alzheimer’s disease and potential treatments.
An author from the North Shore of Massachusetts wrote a children's book teaching kids how to deal with loved ones living with Alzheimer's.
A Massachusetts author wrote a story teaching kids how to handle when a loved one is living with Alzheimer's.
A small study published in the JAMA Network Open suggests that fish oil could help reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease in some people.
Dr. Mallika Marshall reports.
Caring for someone with dementia can be incredibly stressful and a new study finds that stress can cause damage on a cellular level, which can lead to mental and physical health problems.
Researchers are developing a new experimental nasal spray that may help treat patients with dementia.
FDA approval of the new Alzheimer's treatment, which will be branded as Kisunla, follows years of setbacks.
Researchers in Massachusetts have found that complaints of memory loss by patients or their loved ones could predict changes in the brain associated with Alzheimer's disease.
Researchers in Massachusetts have found that complaints of memory loss by patients or their loved ones could predict changes in the brain associated with Alzheimer's disease.
Alzheimer's disease may be passed down in families more than previously thought.
Alzheimer's disease may be passed down in families more than previously thought.
A new study finds that early menopause plus a higher risk for heart disease may put women at higher risk of having dementia later in life.
A new study finds that a healthy diet could reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease in people with Type 2 diabetes.
Local author Nate Bertone joined Morning Mix to talk about his new book.
Video shows multiple tractor-trailer trucks on fire outside of a Brockton, Massachusetts bowling alley on Saturday.
The mother of a man with special needs who was attacked by teens in Danvers, Massachusetts in 2024 is "absolutely furious" after her son's attackers were only given parole.
Emil Lilleberg scored on a rebound with 95 seconds left to help the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Bruins 2-1 on Saturday, snapping a three-game losing streak and depriving Boston of a chance to clinch a playoff berth.
What's next for NASA after Artemis II returned from a trip around the moon? A professor from MIT explains.
The Red Sox fell to the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday in the opening game of a 3-game series.
The mother of a special needs man who was attacked by teens in Danvers, Massachusetts in 2024 is "absolutely furious" after her son's attackers were only given parole.
What's next for NASA after Artemis II returned from a trip around the moon?
Video shows multiple tractor-trailer trucks on fire outside of a Brockton, Massachusetts bowling alley on Saturday.
Two U.S. Navy destroyers crossed the Strait of Hormuz as U.S. and Iranian negotiators meet for face-to-face negotiations amid a fragile truce.
The Artemis II crew's nine-day moon mission set a record for the farthest any human has ever traveled from Earth. Here's a look at the key moments.
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.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Two Massachusetts residents have been diagnosed with measles, the Department of Public Health confirmed Friday.
There's a new drug that can help early morning shift workers stay awake and alert, a study out of Boston found.
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.
A nurse says the decision is leaving the staff and patients at Tewksbury Hospital vulnerable to serious injury.
A Dorchester woman says Boston Police opened fire through her closed apartment door and the bullets went into her 5-year-old son's bedroom.
The I-Team has learned the Massachusetts Dept. of Health wants to take away pepper spray and non-lethal restraints from Tewksbury State Hospital safety officers.
Frankie Rodenbaugh died just days after his babysitter allegedly left him in a car, strapped in his seat for hours with no food or water.
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."
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
The bill would ban single-use plastic bags and implement a 10-cent fee for paper bags at Massachusetts stores.
Easter is today. Stores like Market Basket, Big Y and Stop & Shop have shared whether they'll be open or closed for the holiday.
Clover Food Lab, a vegetarian restaurant chain in the Boston area, has let the state know it may have to lay off 182 workers.
The James Beard Awards announced their 2026 finalists. Here are the New England restaurants and chefs up for honors.
Free Jordan's Furniture is one round away thanks to UConn's success in March Madness.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
Emil Lilleberg scored on a rebound with 95 seconds left to help the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Bruins 2-1 on Saturday, snapping a three-game losing streak and depriving Boston of a chance to clinch a playoff berth.
The Red Sox fell to the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday in the opening game of a 3-game series.
The Celtics now know they will be the No. 2 seed in the NBA playoffs following a win Friday at TD Garden.
The Knicks stayed alive in the race for the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference with a 112-106 victory over Jayson Tatum and the Celtics on Thursday night.
James Hagens is expected to join the Bruins immediately and could make his NHL debut on Saturday.
The Rumney Rocks Climbing Area is partially closed as nesting peregrine falcons could attack rock climbers.
A Cape Air plane had to return to Nantucket, Massachusetts after part of a door opened up mid-flight.
Hot dogs and fries at Fenway Park just got an upgrade. Boston Red Sox fans can now have lobster on their ballpark favorites.
A small restaurant and convenience store on Nantucket, Massachusetts keeps selling big lottery winners.
Ziggy the dog showed his appreciation for the New Hampshire firefighter who saved his life after a freak accident.