Inspired by wife's cancer battle, Wellesley man steps into the ring to fight for cure
Ben Heller has raised nearly $250,000 and will compete in the Boston Haymakers for Hope boxing match.
Ben Heller has raised nearly $250,000 and will compete in the Boston Haymakers for Hope boxing match.
CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder explains why experts hope more aggressive screening guidelines will help address some concerning breast cancer trends.
A new study finds that people with breast cancer are more likely to develop a second cancer over time.
A new study finds that people with breast cancer are more likely to develop a second cancer over time. WBZ-TV's Dr. Mallika Marshall reports.
A freezing treatment may help patients with breast cancer for whom surgery is not an option.
A freezing treatment may help patients with breast cancer for whom surgery is not an option.
After a normal mammogram and a negative test for cancer genes, Olivia Munn says it was a breast cancer risk assessment score that helped lead to her diagnosis. Here's what to know about the tool, according to experts.
There is more evidence that annual breast cancer screening beginning at age 40 saves lives.
A new study found annual screenings can reduce breast cancer deaths.
A potentially lifechanging treatment for breast cancer could be on the horizon.
An estimated one in eight women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime, killing on average 42,000 a year in the U.S. But what if a vaccine could significantly lower each woman's chance of ever getting it in the first place?
A new study finds that women are not receiving correct counseling about breast density and their risk of breast cancer.
New advances in treatment are helping patients live longer and healthier lives.
Dr. Mallika Marshall reports.
Two sisters each fighting breast cancer felt alone until they found Runway for Recovery
WBZ-TV's Paul Burton reports.
They used rowing to build back their strength. Now they'll row in The Head of the Charles.
Doctors say although cases are rare, breast cancer can affect men of all ages.
Doctors say although cases are rare, breast cancer can affect men of all ages. WBZ-TV's Paul Burton reports.
The annual Runway for Recovery fundraiser in Boston raises money to provide financial support for people and their families going through breast cancer treatment.
WBZ TV's Lisa Hughes reports.
A Jamaica Plain woman with stage four breast cancer is riding in her first Pan-Mass Challenge as a "living proof" rider.
The U.S. Preventative Services Task Force recommended that women go back to mammograms beginning at age 40 rather than 50.
Dr. Judy Garber said more younger women are seeing breast cancer diagnoses now. WBZ-TV's Paula Ebben reports.
The US Preventive Services Task Force says all women at average risk of breast cancer start screening at age 40 to reduce their risk of dying from the disease.
Amed Rosario hit a two-run triple during Tampa Bay's three-run first inning and the Rays beat the Boston Red Sox 5-3 on Monday night.
Jayson Tatum scored 33 points with LeBron James watching from a courtside seat and the Boston Celtics beat the severely short-handed Cleveland Cavaliers 109-102 in Game 4 on Monday night to take a commanding 3-1 lead in their East semifinal series.
Two people were struck and killed by a Commuter Rail train in Natick Monday afternoon, according to Transit police.
Three men charged in the 2018 prison killing of notorious Boston gangster James "Whitey" Bulger have reached plea deals with prosecutors, according to court papers filed Monday.
If you already have a valid eyeglass prescription, save money by shopping for prescription sunglasses online.
The Karen Read murder trial resumed Monday with the cross-examination of Brian Albert, the owner of the home where Read's boyfriend was found dead in January 2022.
Cellphone video captures the sheer chaos among nearly 300 people jammed in a Northboro home from Saturday night into the early hours of Sunday morning.
Peabody Public Schools released new data, showing that vehicles illegally passed some of the district's school buses thousands of times over the last school year.
Jayson Tatum scored 33 points with LeBron James watching from a courtside seat and the Boston Celtics beat the severely short-handed Cleveland Cavaliers 109-102 in Game 4 on Monday night to take a commanding 3-1 lead in their East semifinal series.
A former prison in Norfolk will be used as a temporary shelter for migrant families in Massachusetts.
Researchers at Yale University determined that people are more likely to remember something if it is unusual or surprising.
Massachusetts researchers found a gene variant that could put some Black Americans at higher risk for heart failure and death, and the variant is not particularly rare.
Researchers at UCLA looked at whether or not a simple blood test could one day diagnose if someone would have a stroke.
Some of the strains in the "FLiRT" group are closely related to the JN.1 COVID variant from last winter.
Dr. Mallika Marshall answers a viewer's question on how to treat a Baker's cyst that's causing her lots of pain.
The I-Team uncovered a posting on a Massachusetts State Police Instagram account that used a song with racial slurs and talked about guns.
Massachusetts is paying millions to vendors in the migrant crisis with little oversight on how taxpayer money is being spent
A Townsend woman was scammed into believing a famous actor was in love with her. Then the case took on a potentially more sinister turn.
State contracts obtained by the I-Team show taxpayers are paying tens of millions of dollars to hotels for rooms and food.
A fourth-grade teacher at an elementary school in Cambridge is facing child rape charges.
Many residents say they really like Boston, but say the cost of living and high housing prices are taking a toll.
Despite an April revenue haul that exceeded forecasts, there is still anxiety on Beacon Hill about overall revenue shortfalls and economic uncertainty.
Surveys have found that support for Israel is "fairly consistent," regardless of campus protests.
Quincy City Council President Ian Cain and Swansea attorney John Deaton are seeking the Republican nomination to run against Sen. Elizabeth Warren.
Pro-Palestinian students have accelerated their protests of the Israel-Hamas war. But are the they helping or hurting their cause?
You can once again grab a cocktail to go in Massachusetts.
April 20, 2024 is Record Store Day. See which record shops in Massachusetts are participating.
Boston Dynamics' latest robot is ready to "exceed human capabilities," the company says.
Rising costs are forcing small businesses located on Boston's Massachusetts Avenue to close.
Boston-based box wine brand Alileo teamed up with Caffe Nero to launch a coffee and wine experience in Massachusetts.
Castle Hill on the Crane Estate is a sprawling seaside mansion in Ipswich dating back to the 1920s with something for all visitors.
Host Rachel Holt visits the nearly 100-year-old carousel and meets the man in charge of restoring all 66 horses.
Located in Windsor Locks, Connecticut, the New England Air Museum features 90,000 square feet of military and civil aircraft.
Since 1934, Neon Williams has made tens of thousands of neon signs from small ones for restaurants to Boston's famed Citgo sign.
The Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens in Boothbay, Maine offers more than 300 acres of the largest public garden space in New England.
Amed Rosario hit a two-run triple during Tampa Bay's three-run first inning and the Rays beat the Boston Red Sox 5-3 on Monday night.
Jayson Tatum scored 33 points with LeBron James watching from a courtside seat and the Boston Celtics beat the severely short-handed Cleveland Cavaliers 109-102 in Game 4 on Monday night to take a commanding 3-1 lead in their East semifinal series.
Brad Marchand is seemingly making progress after a hit from Florida's Sam Bennett knocked him out of Friday night's Game 3 between the Bruins and the Panthers.
Kristaps Porzingis will not play in Monday night's Celtics-Cavaliers Game 4, but the Boston big man was pretty active on the floor during the team's morning shootaround in Cleveland.
Sam Bennett has only played in two games in the Panthers-Bruins playoff series, but he's quickly become the No. 1 villain in Boston.
Researchers spotted a 37-year-old right whale mother named Wolf and her calf off the coast of Massachusetts.
The 2024 cicada broods will not be emerging in Massachusetts - but the buzzing bugs are set to appear here in 2025.
A pair of vultures thought to be "actively dying" actually had too much to drink, wildlife rescuers in Connecticut say.
A fluffy pile of golden retrievers took over the Boston Common in memory of Spencer the marathon dog.
The thick fog made for an eerie sight as the Mayflower II crossed the Cape Cod Canal.