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Gloucester Police aren't normally allowed to grow out their facial hair--but for the rest of the year, they're getting a little leeway in exchange for donations to pediatric cancer research.
Law enforcement officers from over 20 communities across the Commonwealth joined State Police and other public safety agencies at the State House Wednesday to stand against breast cancer.
Dr. Mallika Marshall reports on the rising death rate from colorectal cancer and a study that shows women's brains are more active than men's.
Several members of the WBZ-TV team took part in the Pan-Mass Challenge this weekend.
More than 6,000 people rode their bikes across the state as part of the PMC to raise money for the Dana Farber Cancer Institute.
Many Pan-Mass Challenge riders carry literal reminders of cancer's impact on their lives, in the form of photos of loved ones they've lost to the disease.
More than, 2,800 riders began the 38th Pan-Mass Challenge Saturday morning, leaving the starting line in Sturbridge around 5:30 a.m.
The 35 races around the state have short routes, and even shorter riders -- but a big commitment to finding a cure.
The mission of the Pan-Mass Challenge--to fund a cure for cancer--is a deeply personal goal for the hundreds of cancer survivors who will ride.
Doctors say Arizona Sen. John McCain has a brain tumor associated with a blood clot that was removed last week.
Among the riders this year will be a father-daughter team taking the meaning of "close" to a whole new level.
Drugs are scoring big wins against common cancers, setting new standards for how to treat many prostate, breast and lung tumors.
Six-year-old Devin Suau stepped off the flight from London today, and was greeted by an enthusiastic and cheering crowd.
Johnson & Johnson has been hit with a multimillion-dollar jury verdict for the fourth time over whether the talc in its iconic baby powder causes ovarian cancer when applied regularly for feminine hygiene.
Over 100 cancer patients, survivors and their families from across Massachusetts are planning to gather at the Statehouse to press lawmakers to support efforts to protect young people from nicotine addiction.
A six-year-old boy battling a very rare form of pediatric cancer got a special honor Tuesday.
On this edition of Centro, WBZ's Yadires Nova-Salcedo talks about Look Good Feel Better with American Cancer Society Certified Cosmetologist, Maria Cristina Ochoa.
Since 2013 hundreds of Chicago firefighters have breathed into masks as part of a study.
A Framingham family's fight to save their son is going viral.
Doctors gave him anywhere between 8 months and 2 years to live. But with a new hashtag, Devin and his family are trying to raise awareness about DIPG.
Hair loss is one of the most difficult side effects from chemotherapy, but a scalp-cooling device could make a difference.
Harvard University researchers have found the power of positive thinking can help you live longer.
A Braintree father whose son was battling neuroblastoma, an especially dangerous form of childhood cancer, teamed with a doctor and some high-powered help to create a drug company dedicated to saving the lives of children.
The organization held a brunch honoring the riders and supporters who contributed to the fundraising milestone at Boston's Legal Harborside restaurant Sunday.
Thousands of Pan-Mass Challenge riders are finding out that all their hard work, training, and fundraising has paid off--in a huge way.
A person who visited Boston and Westboro, Massachusetts recently has been diagnosed with measles.
A 21-year-old woman died in a huge fire at a home in Needham, Massachusetts on Christmas Eve, the fire chief said Wednesday.
NORAD, the North American Aerospace Defense Command, tracks Santa's Christmas Eve flight around the world each year. Follow a live map of the tracker here.
Nathan is a talented young artist who loves to draw and color.
Many businesses adjust their hours on Christmas Eve, so it's best to plan ahead if you need to do any last-minute shopping.
A 21-year-old woman died in a huge fire at a home in Needham on Christmas Eve, the fire chief said.
A person who visited Boston and Westboro, Massachusetts recently has been diagnosed with measles.
Many businesses adjust their hours on Christmas Eve, so it's best to plan ahead if you need to do any last-minute shopping.
NORAD, the North American Aerospace Defense Command, tracks Santa's Christmas Eve flight around the world each year. Follow a live map of the tracker here.
Two people are dead after a multi-car crash near a popular restaurant in Watertown.
Flu is on the rise in Massachusetts, just as people are starting to gather for the holidays.
In an interview with CBS News, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explains what went into the decision to drop the most serious warnings on hormone therapy for menopause.
Amy Cohen is running the New York City Marathon despite living with the painful effects of sickle cell disease.
Surgeons at Massachusetts General Hospital have removed a pig kidney from a New Hampshire man 271 days after the innovative transplant.
With two-year waiting lists for a primary care physician, Mass General Brigham is using AI to bridge the gap.
Eight states have laws making police body cameras mandatory. Massachusetts isn't one of them.
A Massachusetts family got stuck with a bill for a damaged tire on their rental car, even though they bought the extra coverage.
I-Team sources say the allegations of misconduct involving Canton Police Sgt. Sean Goode stem from an investigation into former State Police Trooper Michael Proctor.
Customers have been telling the I-Team that the service has not been as advertised with delays and equipment problems.
Advocates for Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital in Canton say the state is failing to keep its promise to keep the facility open.
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.
Circle Furniture appears to have suddenly closed all of its stores right before Christmas.
The overpowering scent of Dunkin' donuts in the air has some Haverhill residents complaining.
Ice Castles in North Woodstock, New Hampshire is opening unusually early this year.
The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission unanimously approved regulations to allow for legal marijuana use in public settings.
The model airplane and balsa wood glider company Guillow's has been headquartered in Wakefield for nearly a century.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
The Montreal Canadiens ran away from the Boston Bruins 6-2 on Tuesday night.
The Patriots had two players make the Pro Bowl roster, but they had another noteworthy snub.
The Boston Celtics rallied from a 20-point, second-half deficit for a 103-95 victory over the Indiana Pacers.
Stores in Massachusetts say they are having a hard time keeping up with demands as Patriots fans snatch up Drake Maye jerseys.
Rookie New England Patriots left tackle Will Campbell may be on injured reserve with a knee injury, but he was the star of the show at Friday night's Celtics game.
The overpowering scent of Dunkin' donuts in the air has some Haverhill residents complaining.
Alex Cornwell's display of nearly 300 Christmas inflatables is attracting visitors from around Massachusetts.
Police are looking for whoever opened fire on inflatable Christmas decorations in Bow, New Hampshire.
Birders are flocking to Scituate, Massachusetts to catch a glimpse of a tropical bird called a limpkin, which has never been spotted in New England before.
A rescue group is blaming a "dangerous" TikTok trend for a surge in skiers getting lost in the backcountry at Vermont's Stowe Mountain Resort.