Local researchers develop score for brain health
Researchers at Mass General Brigham have developed a 21-point tool designed to assess modifiable risk factors that influence brain health. WBZ-TV's Dr. Mallika Marshall reports.
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Researchers at Mass General Brigham have developed a 21-point tool designed to assess modifiable risk factors that influence brain health. WBZ-TV's Dr. Mallika Marshall reports.
The study in the New England Journal of Medicine is the first to draw a correlation between exercise and reduced cancer risk, WBZ-TV's Dr. Mallika Marshall reports.
The Mass Nurses Association said their review of the 10 nurses diagnosed with brain tumors is still in progress.
The Trump administration's cuts to medical research grants have disrupted awards once backed by former President Joe Biden's "Cancer Moonshot" initiative.
Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an "aggressive form" of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones, his office said in a statement on Sunday.
Willie James Inman reports from the White House.
To honor their fallen chief and support cancer research, Arlington firefighters launched a fundraiser called "Pulling for Hope." WBZ-TV's Samantha Chaney reports.
A new report in the journal "Cancer" found that while cancer deaths are falling, rates of cancer diagnosis are rising amongst women and steady amongst men.
Surgeons at Mass Eye and Ear have found a creative way to make their skin cancer patients look good as new.
Heather Barry, now 36, is among the rising number of younger adults being diagnosed with colorectal cancer.
Nurses at Newton-Wellesley Hospital say they're concerned about growing numbers of cancer cases among longtime nurses.
Dana-Farber is building a standalone hospital in the Longwood Medical Area.
A Boston Public Library worker was forced to take weeks of unpaid time off last year to continue cancer treatment. WBZ-TV's Brandon Truitt reports.
A Boston hospital has a new approach that allows patients to get diagnosed and treated in one trip to the OR.
According to the American Cancer Society’s latest cancer report, deaths from cancer have declined 34% over the past three decades, but deaths from certain cancers have risen including oral, pancreatic, uterine, and liver cancers.
Dr. Vivek Murthy issued an advisory Friday about alcohol and cancer risk and called for changes to beverage warning labels.
Meteorologist Sarah Wroblewski’s son Declan has been battling brain cancer for a year. WBZ-TV’s Jacob Wycoff spoke with Sarah about the road ahead.
A young boy undergoing cancer treatment at a Boston hospital got a big surprise when he was greeted by actor Ryan Reynolds.
"Deadpool and Wolverine" star Ryan Reynolds surprised 8-year-old Nash, who is undergoing cancer treatment at a Boston hospital.
Patients who are overweight when they're first diagnosed with cancer may be at higher risk of developing a second cancer.
Patients who are overweight when they're first diagnosed with cancer may be at higher risk of developing a second cancer.
A Boston non-profit organization is providing an important resource to families of children fighting cancer, a place to call home. WBZ-TV's Levan Reid reports.
Researchers at Harvard Medical School have designed a new artificial intelligence tool that goes beyond what other AI systems can achieve in cancer diagnosis.
Researchers at Harvard Medical School have designed a new artificial intelligence tool that goes beyond what other AI systems can achieve in cancer diagnosis. WBZ-TV's Dr. Mallika Marshall reports.
Tommy's Place on Cape Cod provides a week of fun and relaxation for families experiencing childhood cancer.
