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Hundreds of breast cancer survivors and their families took part in Sunday's Susan G. Komen Race For The Cure in South Boston.
A 3-year-old girl and her family are on the way to Disney World after a magical sendoff at Logan Airport Friday.
Millions of dollars in federal grant money that was supposed to go to cancer research is missing.
More than 8,500 people walked the 26.2 mile course from Hopkinton to Copley Square.
Word dripped down this week that Jim Kelly's cancer is gone. But what does that mean? Is it gone today only to make its interminable, terminal march back to his enervated frame? Or is it really gone, as in he won?
Rich provides us with an update on Mary in an open letter.
The 190-mile bike-a-thon takes place in several stages and ends in Provincetown.
The morning ritual. For most it includes tending to teeth, gums, hair, calisthenics, deep breathing, grinding coffee beans, whipping up smoothies or walking the canine. But another more meaningful ritual occurred a few mornings ago....
Before his death, Tony Gwynn attributed the cancer in his salivary glands to his addiction to smokeless tobacco. CBS Sports' Jon Heyman discussed how baseball has yet to solve its smokeless tobacco problem.
As frustrating as it is to see "red eyes" in your photographs, photos of kids with white dots in their eyes may be a warning sign.
Do fruits and vegetables prevent cancer? A leading researcher says 'Maybe not.'
Research has found significantly higher rates of respiratory, digestive and urinary cancers in firefighters than in the general population.
Kelly Bregman'sfather, Ed, has always been there for her. Last year she stepped up to support him in his cancer fight and this summer they will ride the Pan Mass Challenge together.
A family from Ireland who is struggling to pay medical bills is getting some help in Boston.
Uterine fibroids are one of the most common health problems women face. Now there are new concerns about a widely used procedure for fibroids known as morcellation.
Former Boston Mayor Thomas Menino was diagnosed with advanced cancer after leaving office.
First responders from around New England made sure a 7-year-old Rhode Island boy has a birthday to remember.
The wife of former House Speaker Sal DiMasi discovered the diagnosis in a note in his prison medical records from 2012.
Former Providence Mayor Buddy Cianci is being treated for what he says is curable cancer.
Aybel Martin checked in to Boston Children's Hospital as he prepares for chemotherapy or radiation before a bone marrow transplant. A 100% match was found from a stranger.
A father from Boston is nominated for his first Grammy for a children's album that was inspired by his young daughter with cancer. His child, Clio, was diagnosed with leukemia in 2012 at the age of 5.
Epizyme stock soared on Tuesday, after the company announced two important payments from its partners in the development of new types of cancer drugs.
Bill returned to work Monday after two months off and wanted to share a message.
When it comes to the endless cycle of losses and wins in life, all of us are or will someday be seasoned veterans.
The Seattle Mariners beat the Boston Red Sox 8-3 on Wednesday.
The spotted lanternfly could spell doom for some vegetation while creating a sticky mess in the woods near people's homes.
The program allows residents to propose and vote on projects designed to improve the city.
David Yannetti, the defense attorney for Karen Read during her two trials, spoke about the currently deadlocked jury in Lindsay Clancy's Massachusetts murder trial.
As the jury in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial continues to deliberate for a fifth day, one question looms over the case. Why didn't Clancy take a plea deal to avoid this trial?
The jury in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial, which signaled Wednesday for a second straight day it is deadlocked, left without a verdict and will resume deliberations on Thursday.
David Yannetti, the defense attorney for Karen Read during her two trials, spoke about the currently deadlocked jury in Lindsay Clancy's Massachusetts murder trial.
Dawn Light, the woman accused of filming jurors in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial outside Plymouth Superior Court, was arraigned on Wednesday.
As the jury in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial continues to deliberate for a fifth day, one question looms over the case. Why didn't Clancy take a plea deal to avoid this trial?
A federal jury acquitted Suffolk County Sheriff Steven Tompkins of extortion charges.
In Massachusetts, one high school explained steps it has taken to try and reduce head injuries.
This year, ER visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat. How can you best avoid tick bites?
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Sydney Towle, known for her social media content about living with a rare form of cancer called cholangiocarcinoma, died Wednesday in Bethesda, Maryland.
Massachusetts has seen more than 100 cyclospora cases this summer, with some linked to lettuce.
After a man sold his pickup truck on eBay he said the company held onto half his money - nearly $12,000. Here's how it was resolved.
A windshield replacement error knocked out the safety features in Meg Burke's car. When she paid nearly $500 to get it fixed, she couldn't get Safelite to pay her back, so she called the I-Team's Call for Action.
A man accused of heading up a violent gang is facing witness intimidation charges after he allegedly threatened a Massachusetts State Police trooper.
A young Roxbury mom says her car was supposed to be in an auto repair shop; instead, it was out on the road and it came back with more issues.
The device was found in the shower area of a women's locker room at Mass General Brigham's off-campus research lab facility.
Jon Keller said it's a mistake to think that young people will automatically gravitate to a younger candidate in Massachusetts.
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.
The immersive WNDR Museum in Boston's Downtown Crossing is set to close down just two years after it opened.
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.
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 Seattle Mariners beat the Boston Red Sox 8-3 on Wednesday.
Lazaro Montes homered in his big league debut, Randy Arozarena hit a three-run homer and Seattle ended a five-game skid with a 9-6 win over the Red Sox.
Trevor Story drove in the winning run with a bases-loaded single in the 10th inning, lifting the Red Sox to a 9-8 comeback victory over the Mariners.
The New England Patriots are bringing back their fan-favorite "Pat Patriot" throwback uniforms again this year, wearing them twice during home games at Gillette Stadium.
The New England Patriots have finalized their initial 53-man roster after making a final round of cuts and also adding offensive line depth with a trade Sunday afternoon.
A blue marlin weighing 1,260 pounds was caught by a charter fishing boat off Massachusetts.
Natick says it is installing a new floating boardwalk across Pickerel Pond.
Rising ocean temperatures are drawing more hammerhead sharks to New England waters, researchers say.
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.