Wait-and-watch approach may be safe for some men with prostate cancer
A wait-and-watch approach would allow some men to avoid potential side effects of surgery and radiotherapy.
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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.
WBZ-TV's Mike Uva reports.
Millions of people who are eligible to be screened for lung cancer aren't getting the test. A New Hampshire woman says she's living proof that it works.
Dove, Nexxus and Suave are among recalled dry shampoo brands sold nationwide that may contain the human carcinogen.
Kara Doolittle is among the cancer survivors and warriors honored at Monday night's Patriots game. WBZ-TV's Paul Burton reports.
Heather Walker met President Joe Biden in Boston just before he delivered his "Cancer Moonshot" speech.
Just two months ago, Braintree High School senior James Tellier was diagnosed with cancer.
James Tellier was diagnosed with cancer two months before football season started. WBZ-TV's Juli McDonald reports.
Just two months ago, Braintree High School senior James Tellier was diagnosed with cancer. WBZ-TV's Paul Burton reports.
Dr. Mallika Marshall says there's no evidence that tampons contain a cancer-causing ingredient.
The announcement was made just before a hearing Wednesday night.
Little Leaguers in Bridgewater are raising money for a local teen who is battling cancer. WBZ-TV's Juli McDonald reports.
Brandon Bolden recently looked in the mirror and realized that he recognized the face -- the whole face -- staring back at him. That moment prompted Bolden to reflect upon his bout with cancer in 2018, a diagnosis he had kept private until Thursday morning.
Scientists at Harvard are creating a vaccine that would kill cancer cells on-site and then attract immune cells to continue the fight long-term.
Researchers in Australia looked at more than 38,000 women diagnosed with breast cancer, colorectal cancer or melanoma.
So, what is the best time of day to exercise?
Researchers say the largest-ever one-year decline in the U.S. cancer death rate is due to advances in lung-tumor treatments.
Many cancer survivors have trouble sleeping, so the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is offering a sleep education class to change that.
Children conceived through IVF using frozen embryos may be at higher risk of developing cancer, according to new research.
Researchers found drinking as little as one drink a day for 10 years was associated would increase overall cancer risk by five percent.
Philip Dwyer and Katerina Mesa were cancer patients at the Jimmy Fund Clinic. They became best friends, and then more.
Three year-old Declan Vail has an inoperable tumor and an unstoppable spirit. He is lifting up his parents and everyone who is supporting him, from PMC riders to police.
There's more bad news for fans of sugary drinks such as soda and fruit juice.
An Attleboro teen is battling two forms of cancer at the same time, so the community turned out to hopefully find her a bone marrow match.
Jayson Tatum is breaking his silence about the blockbuster trade that sent Jaylen Brown from the Boston Celtics to the 76ers.
There was a transformer fire on the Seabrook, New Hampshire nuclear power plant property. The nuclear facility was not impacted.
Sightings of a black bear have prompted warnings from police in Avon and Randolph, Massachusetts.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce made a $1 million donation to the Rhode Island Community Food Bank ahead of their wedding at Madison Square Garden.
Major retail stores will be open on Friday, although some may have modified hours on Saturday, July 4.
Boston hit 100 degrees for a second day in a row on Friday.
Due to extreme heat, the public will not be able to access the Esplanade for Boston's July 4th fireworks celebration until 4 p.m. Saturday.
There was a transformer fire on the Seabrook, New Hampshire nuclear power plant property. The nuclear facility was not impacted.
Sightings of a black bear have prompted warnings from police in Avon and Randolph, Massachusetts.
Dozens of beaches in Massachusetts are closed during what could be the most extreme heat wave in years for the Boston area.
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.
A Malden, Massachusetts woman said National Grid took more than $28,000 out of her bank account for a gas bill that she didn't owe.
A Massachusetts family thought their Vrbo stay would be protected after they had to cancel their trip to Hawaii due to severe weather. Now they're out $12,000.
A driver from Southboro, Massachusetts struggled for months to unravel a frustrating mix up with his E-ZPass account.
The gunman who allegedly opened fire on passing cars on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 46-year-old Tyler Brown from Boston.
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.
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.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Golden Temple and Party Favors in Brookline are closing after a combined 100 years in business.
There are no more Hooters restaurants left in Massachusetts.
There's a proposal in Cambridge to limit customers at bars and restaurants to one drink every 30 minutes.
Boston Dynamics is expanding with a new robotics and AI center in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Dozens of Boston bars and restaurants are taking advantage of a new Massachusetts law allowing for a later last call.
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.
Jayson Tatum is breaking his silence about the blockbuster trade that sent Jaylen Brown from the Boston Celtics to the 76ers.
Jaylen Brown said he felt disrespected by the Celtics as he was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers after a decade in Boston.
Washington Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli and Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras were each issued a seven-game suspension by Major League Baseball on Thursday.
Jaylen Brown, who was traded by the Boston Celtics to the 76ers, is comforting a young 6-year-old fan who was heartbroken by the news.
Folarin Balogun got the scoring going with a goal in the 45th minute, but was sent off with a controversial red card in the 64th minute.
Avi Loeb, a Harvard astronomer who has made headlines with his theories about alien encounters, will lead a White House scientific advisory council on UFOs.
Haggis is not on the menu in Boston for the World Cup, despite what Gov. Healey told Scotland supporters in a lighthearted social media video.
There have been multiple sightings of a black bear in some unusual locations on the seacoast of New Hampshire and in southern Maine.
There's a smelly situation on the beach in Provincetown, Massachusetts after thousands of squid washed up on shore
Have you ever wondered where all the fish in the New England Aquarium come from? The answer is just down the road in Quincy.