New AI-powered device could help detect skin cancer
The FDA has authorized the marketing of a first-of-its-kind hand-held device called DermaSensor that uses artificial intelligence and light to detect common skin cancers in patients 40 and over.
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The FDA has authorized the marketing of a first-of-its-kind hand-held device called DermaSensor that uses artificial intelligence and light to detect common skin cancers in patients 40 and over.
Somers was most famous for her role as Chrissy Snow on the beloved 1970s sitcom "Three's Company."
This will bring Dana-Farber's partnership with Brigham & Women's hospital to an end.
WBZ-TV's Paul Burton reports.
WBZ TV's Paul Burton reports.
A group of Norwood firefighters is riding in this year's Pan-Mass Challenge to not only raise money for Dana-Farber but also awareness about the leading cause of death for firefighters.
WBZ-TV’s Lisa Hughes spoke with Carie Capossela, an 18-year Pan-Mass Challenge ride.
WBZ-TV’s Lisa Hughes spoke with the Needham police officer who is riding the PMC in honor of his sister.
Camille Wahl has been fighting a rare form of cancer for half of her life, but as she continues her battle, she's also helping others.
The World Health Organization is weighing in on aspartame, an artificial sweetener used in thousands of food and drink products.
Stephanie Vail will be riding the challenge for her 7-year-old son, Declan, who has been battling brain cancer for several years.
WBZ's Mike Sullivan reports.
Miles Avery, 19, became a Sergeant in the Army for a day after Make-A-Wish made his dream come true.
Miles Avery, 19, had his wish of being in the Army come true thanks to Make-A-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
Dr. Mallika Marshall is answering your medical questions.
A local family whose daughter was diagnosed with spinal cancer two years ago is participating in Saturday's Pedal Partner Party at Fenway as part of the Pan-Mass Challenge.
New guidelines suggest that breast cancer screening should start at age 40, rather than age 50.
The Hot Pink Party was hosted in Boston on Friday night.
The 82-year-old actor said in a video that he was undergoing immunotherapy after doctors found high-grade cancerous cells near his bladder.
In 2018, the Affordable Care Act mandated chain restaurants to list calorie counts for each item on their menu in an attempt to get Americans to reduce their calorie intake. And a new study from Tufts University suggests the strategy is working.
A Swiss research team found a certain dietary supplement could help make resistant breast cancer cells more responsive to a cancer drug.
A six-year-old boy who just finished cancer treatment got a surprise over the weekend, a visit from Stop & Shop robot Marty.
WBZ-TV's Courtney Cole reports.
A wait-and-watch approach would allow some men to avoid potential side effects of surgery and radiotherapy.
The AI applications allow for doctors to tailor the best treatment to each individual patient.
Nearly 50,000 Massachusetts residents entered the 250th Anniversary Low Number Plate Lottery.
Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony has been put on the 10-day injured list with a sprained right wrist.
A super El Niño is quickly brewing, and will likely have a big influence on weather in Massachusetts and around the world.
Loved ones of fallen first responders know the tough road ahead for the family of fallen Massachusetts State Trooper Kevin Trainor.
A Stoneham, Massachusetts student playing "senior assassin" was handcuffed by police after a 911 caller reported a man with a gun.
Tributes are continuing to pour in for Trooper Kevin Trainor, who was killed by a wrong-way driver on Route 1 in Lynnfield.
A Stoneham, Massachusetts student playing "senior assassin" was handcuffed by police after a 911 caller reported a man with a gun.
Another push is underway to legalize traffic cameras in Massachusetts.
A super El Niño is quickly brewing, and will likely have a big influence on weather in Massachusetts and around the world.
A 14-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with the shooting of a teenage girl in Boston Wednesday night, police said.
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.
There was a possible measles exposure at Logan Airport in Boston last week, Massachusetts health officials say.
A new study finds that a simple blood test could predict Alzheimer's disease long before symptoms appear.
The Lone Star tick, which can cause alpha-gal syndrome, is spreading north throughout Massachusetts.
Boston's cold and snowy winter might have an effect on this year's pollen allergy season.
There have been four violent attacks in three weeks at Tewksbury Hospital and a state representative is taking the fight to Beacon Hill to give security the non-lethal equipment back.
A family is demanding answers from the Gloucester, Massachusetts school district, after learning their five-year-old son was left alone in a quiet room for nearly half an hour.
A nurse says the decision is leaving the staff and patients at Tewksbury Hospital vulnerable to serious injury.
A Dorchester woman says Boston Police opened fire through her closed apartment door and the bullets went into her 5-year-old son's bedroom.
The I-Team has learned the Massachusetts Dept. of Health wants to take away pepper spray and non-lethal restraints from Tewksbury State Hospital safety officers.
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."
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
The "dirty soda" trend is coming to drive-thrus all over Massachusetts as Dunkin' is now serving up its own version of the viral drink.
Smokey Bones is closing all of its restaurants, including Massachusetts locations in Tyngsboro and Taunton.
Boston ranks right up there with Hawaii as one of the most expensive vacation spots in the country, according to a new report.
The Market Basket Board of Directors was justified in firing longtime CEO Arthur T. Demoulas, a judge ruled Monday.
April 20 is Patriots' Day and Marathon Monday in Massachusetts. Here's what's open and what's closed.
Best Bees installs and manages professionally maintained hives for homes, businesses, and institutions.
Known for his sustainable cooking and farm-fresh ingredients, Woods Hill's Charlie Foster is a leader in the farm-to-table movement.
Gaining Ground in Concord, Massachusetts is one of the region's leading non-profit farms dedicated to hunger relief.
Spectacle Island in Boston Harbor is a 114-acre destination just 4 miles from downtown Boston.
A modern school with a historic aesthetic, St. Benedict Classical Academy in Natick blends contemporary design with timeless style.
Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony has been put on the 10-day injured list with a sprained right wrist.
Jaylen Brown was back streaming on his Twitch platform after turning heads by saying this was his favorite year despite the Celtics blowing a 3-1 series lead to the Sixers.
Sonny Gray pitched five innings in his return from injury and the Boston Red Sox finished a three-game sweep of the Detroit Tigers with a 4-0 win.
New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye said he doesn't think the head coach's off-field issues will be a distraction for the defending AFC champions this upcoming season.
Tigers manager A.J. Hinch also received a one-game suspension and an undisclosed fine.
A Boston man says he's lucky to be alive after jumping into the Charles River to save his dog.
Little Joe the gorilla is leaving Boston after decades at the Franklin Park Zoo.
There's been another sighting of an unusual killer whale named Old Thom in the waters off Massachusetts.
A soccer coach in Ludlow, Massachusetts plans to pay it forward after winning big on a lottery scratch ticket.
The Rumney Rocks Climbing Area is partially closed as nesting peregrine falcons could attack rock climbers.