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.
Prosecutors allege Lindsay Clancy made a "calculated decision" in killing her kids, while the defense says she was overmedicated and suffering from extreme postpartum psychosis.
Since 1980, the PMC has raised more than $1.125 billion for Dana-Farber research.
The flight boards at Logan Airport in Boston began turning orange as delays began mounting due to heavy storms hitting the Northeast on Wednesday.
Panera Bread is moving its headquarters from St. Louis to Weston, Massachusetts.
Ina and David Steiner say the message sent by a massive settlement with eBay is more important than the money.
Prosecutors allege Lindsay Clancy made a "calculated decision" in killing her kids, while the defense says she was overmedicated and suffering from extreme postpartum psychosis.
The jury heard Patrick Clancy's 911 call and his reaction to finding their children dead on Jan. 24, 2023.
Periods of torrential downpours are expected in the Boston area with rainfall rates capable of overwhelming storm drains causing flooding.
A teen was killed and four other people were seriously hurt in a horrific crash involving a stolen car in Abington Wednesday.
Ina and David Steiner say the message sent by a massive settlement with eBay is more important than the money.
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.
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.
Michael Lombardi joined Bill Belichick in making the NFL-to-college move when North Carolina hired the former New England Patriots coach in 2024.
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.