Breastfed babies less likely to be overweight children, researchers say
Researchers found that babies who were breastfed for at least six months had a lower percentage of body fat at age nine.
Breastfeeding
Baby Cafes offer free, breastfeeding support groups for new moms
The Baby Cafe was founded by Lucia Jenkins in 2006 to give new moms a village of support when they needed it most.
Baby Cafes offer free, breastfeeding support groups for new moms
WBZ TV's Levan Reid reports
Breastfed babies may do better in school
WBZ-TV's Dr. Mallika Marshall reports.
Police Officer Breastfeeds Neglected Baby, Photo Goes Viral
Police officer Celeste Ayala was on duty at Sister Maria Ludovica Children's Hospital in Buenos Aires when the infant was brought in for treatment.
UConn To Open Milk Depot For Newborns
The donations will be accepted at the hospital and kept at UConn Health in a new freezer before being shipped to the Mothers' Milk Bank in Massachusetts for pasteurization processing and distribution.
Alcohol In Breast Milk May Lead To Lower Cognition In Kids, Study Finds
Children's exposure to alcohol through breast milk may cause a drop in their cognitive abilities, according to a study published in the journal Pediatrics.
Study: Feeding Babies Solid Food Earlier May Help Them Sleep Better
A new study in JAMA Pediatrics says feeding solids to babies at an earlier age may help them sleep better.
I-Team Uncovers 'Alarming' State House Contract For Breastfeeding Mothers
The I-Team has uncovered a little-known State House policy that is not sitting well with new mothers.
Newton Mom Told To Pump Breast Milk In Airport's "Pet Relief Area"
United Airlines is apologizing and changing their policy after a Newton mom was forced to pump her breast milk in a public terminal.
Vitamin B3, Breastfeeding Can Reduce Cancer Risks
A pair of new studies show possible ways to reduce the risk of skin cancer and breast cancer.
Studies: Breastfeeding, Gluten Exposure Won't Ward Off Celiac Disease
Genes are the biggest factor in determining celiac disease, doctors say.
Breastfeeding Mom Forced To Pump In Fall River Court Bathroom
Colleen Swanson headed to Fall River Trial Court this Tuesday, ready to serve her jury duty. But as the new mom of a five-month-old boy, the breastfeeding Swanson had a concern.
Dusting Off The Manual
Kudos to Kara Baskin of the Boston Globe for her recent piece entitled, "Taking Parenting to Extremes: For Those Caught in the Mommy Wars Cross Fire, a Wish List."
NightSide - Time Magazine Sends The Internet Into A Frenzy
Time Magazine Sends The Internet Into A Frenzy!
Did Time Magazine Go Too Far With Breastfeeding Cover?
Time magazine's latest cover is stirring up controversy before it even hit newsstands.
High Court Sides With Former Harvard Med. Student In Breast-feeding Lawsuit
The Supreme Judicial Court said Friday it recognizes that "there remain barriers that prevent new mothers from being able to breastfeed."
RI Birthing Hospitals To Stop Giving Out Free Infant Formula
As part of efforts to encourage breastfeeding, mothers who give birth in Rhode Island will no longer receive free infant formula when they head home from the hospital.
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3rd annual Army Navy flag football game played in Boston
From boots on the ground to cleats of the field on Saturday the city of Boston hosted the 3rd annual Army Navy Flag Football Game.
Workers save jet skier from drowning at Lake Winnipesaukee in N.H.
Ten workers clearing tree limbs saved someone from drowning in Lake Winnipesaukee on Friday.
East Boston stores robbed multiple times by teenagers
Two stores in East Boston with the same owner have been robbed multiple times this year.
Police investigating person stabbed in parking lot at Kowloon Restaurant
Police are investigating a stabbing that happened in the parking lot of Kowloon Restaurant Saturday evening.
Patriots elevate QB Malik Cunningham to active roster
The Patriots have elevated quarterback Malik Cunningham from the practice squad to the active roster.
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Police investigating person stabbed in parking lot at Kowloon Restaurant
Police are investigating a stabbing that happened in the parking lot of Kowloon Restaurant Saturday evening.
Storm will bring heavy rain to Boston, snow up north
This will be a rainstorm for everyone in southern New England. Snowfall will be confined to the north.
Workers save jet skier from drowning at Lake Winnipesaukee in N.H.
Ten workers clearing tree limbs saved someone from drowning in Lake Winnipesaukee on Friday.
East Boston stores robbed multiple times by teenagers
Two stores in East Boston with the same owner have been robbed multiple times this year.
Nurse struck by lightning at Dorchester beach released from Spaulding Rehab
A nurse who was struck by lightning while walking her dog is now going home from rehab.
Health News
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New "brain care score" from MGH can test your risk for dementia, stroke
The test is a simple series of questions that you can answer in a few minutes.
Can weight loss drugs like Ozempic or Wegovy cause heart problems?
Dr. Mallika Marshall says the drugs can increase heart rate, but they may actually help prevent heart disease and stroke.
Tinnitus caused by auditory nerve damage, local researchers find
Massachusetts Eye and Ear researchers found that people with tinnitus may have a type of "hidden hearing loss" that isn't detected by conventional tests.
Entering menopause later maintains muscle strength, study suggests
A new study finds the later a woman enters menopause, the longer she maintains good muscle function.
Traffic pollution can raise a driver's blood pressure, study says
A new study found that pollution from tailpipe exhaust, brake and tire wear, and road dust can raise your blood pressure while you're sitting in the car.
I-Team
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I-Team: Companies fined by OSHA after worker deaths often have penalties reduced
Some companies fined by OSHA after worker deaths often end up getting their penalties reduced to the point where they're not effective.
I-Team: Boston is mapping "hollow sidewalks"
There are mysterious signs in various neighborhoods around Boston warning about so-called "hollow sidewalks."
I-Team: Brothel network suspect got more than $500,000 in COVID relief funds
Court documents show that one of the men involved in the ring received over $500,000 in government funds for one of his businesses.
I-Team: Mass Save's rebate mess infuriates customers
Despite several I-Team investigations and promises to improve, the Mass Save program continues to be plagued with problems.
I-Team: Police draining resources with so many calls to Tewksbury Hospital
Tewksbury Police are called to Tewksbury Hospital so often it's become a significant drain on their resources
Keller @ Large
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Keller @ Large: The state of electric vehicles in Massachusetts
Consumer Reports is out with its new list of the most reliable cars. And while hybrids from many automakers scored well, electric vehicles did not.
Keller: Sports betting targeting college students a big fear for state regulators
Sports betting in Massachusetts is illegal for anyone under 21, but the college age gambler is a lucrative target.
Keller: Ron DeSantis, Sam Bankman-Fried headline 2023 national turkeys
Mother Nature, a spy balloon, a convicted con man and a presidential candidate are all on Jon Keller's 2023 list of national turkeys.
Keller @ Large: The top local turkeys in 2023
A few Boston City Councilors made Jon Keller's annual list of the top turkeys in Massachusetts this year.
Keller: How has the media handled 2024 presidential election coverage so far?
Northeastern University professor and media critic Dan Kennedy looks at the 2024 election coverage so far.
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Christmas Tree Shop and Bed Bath & Beyond are gone. So what's taking their places?
Christmas Tree Shop and Bed Bath & Beyond are gone. So what is filling those empty stores now?
Here's who's moving in to empty Bed Bath & Beyond stores
Retailers are pouncing on empty Bed Bath & Beyond stores - including some former locations in Massachusetts.
Weekend Wakeup: Harmon Coffee of Rockland
Owner Mike Sullivan started the company in a small shed next to his house.
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Beetlejuice! Mass. neighborhood turned into film set
Several blocks of one Melrose neighborhood are decked out in Halloween decor for the movie filming.
Keller: Is Beacon Hill to blame for Massachusetts' retail theft problem?
Massachusetts has a growing retail theft problem and Beacon Hill may be to blame for part of it.
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Generations of penny candy, local goods, and whimsical shopping
The Vermont Country Store has since become an iconic destination for locals and tourists alike.
Museum, sculpture garden, theater, and more at Southern Vermont Arts Center
Creating an inviting environment for the community to meet, enjoy and participate in the arts
Entertaining audiences for 85 years at Weston Theater Company
For over 85 years, Weston Theater Company has been creating engaging, entertaining, and inspiring theater.
Curated experiences at Kimpton Taconic boutique hotel
Surrounded by mountains, Kimpton Taconic is a boutique hotel offering both classic and highly curated experiences.
Using daylight to create space and comfort in your home
Learn how the strategic use of windows and harnessing the power of daylight can create space and comfort within a home.
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3rd annual Army Navy flag football game played in Boston
From boots on the ground to cleats of the field on Saturday the city of Boston hosted the 3rd annual Army Navy Flag Football Game.
Patriots elevate QB Malik Cunningham to active roster
The Patriots have elevated quarterback Malik Cunningham from the practice squad to the active roster.
Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association Super Bowl TV schedule
Whether you're watching for the first time or want to relive the action, all the MIAA Super Bowl games are airing Saturday on TV38.
With Jayson Tatum ejected late in 3rd quarter, Celtics beat 76ers 125-119
Jayson Tatum scored 21 points before he was ejected for arguing near the end of the third quarter and the Boston Celtics beat the depleted Philadelphia 76ers 125-119 on Friday night.
Captain Anthony Olson leads 14U Mattapan Patriots to National Championship
Anthony Olson is the captain and one of the quarterbacks of the American Youth Football League 14U Mattapan Patriots.
Offbeat
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$25 million Mass Lottery winner plans to have "really good Christmas"
This isn't the first time she's hit it big in the lottery.
Video shows bumbling burglar slip, struggle to steal cigarettes in Maine
A klutzy thief was caught on camera stumbling during a smoke shop burglary.
"Astounding" number of whales seen feeding off Maine
It's a feeding frenzy in the Gulf of Maine for whales and sharks - sometimes chowing down side by side.
Golden Retriever Experience at Vermont farm proves hugely popular
Fall tourists are coming out in droves to a farm in Vermont to play with some golden retrievers.
Mini stallion siblings in Massachusetts looking for new home
A pair of mini stallion brothers are looking for a new home.