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Doctors at Boston Children's Hospital are using a revolutionary technique to try to save a 3-year-old girl with retinoblastoma.
When it comes to cancer research, dogs just might be the key to unlock vital clues needed to find a cure.
WBZ's Yadires Nova-Salcedo talks with Korey Hofmann from the American Cancer Society and Dr. Maya Mauch from the South End Community Health Center.
Many people diagnosed with cancer suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder or PTSD.
It was a one of a kind day of pampering for women dealing with cancer, all courtesy of the New England Patriots.
It's the second such gene therapy approved--and it uses the same technology as the first one, which was tested in Boston.
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.
An Acton, Massachusetts teenager charged with killing his mother and brother in a case linked to ChatGPT is being held without bail.
Robert Gilman, a U.S. Marine veteran, was imprisoned in Russia for over four years and now faces a long road to recovery, says a hostage crisis expert who advocated for Gilman's release.
Lindsay Clancy's trial for the murders of her three children in Massachusetts resumed Thursday with testimony from State Police investigators.
Powerball had one winning ticket in the drawing for the massive $1.04 billion jackpot. The single ticket was sold in Illinois. But there was also a $2 million winner in Massachusetts.
The Toronto Blue Jays beat Boston 6-4 on Wednesday night, handing the Red Sox their fifth consecutive loss.
Lindsay Clancy's trial for the murders of her three children resumed Thursday with testimony from two State Police investigators.
An Acton teenager charged with killing his mother and brother in a case linked to ChatGPT is being held without bail.
Robert Gilman, a U.S. Marine veteran, was imprisoned in Russia for over four years and now faces a long road to recovery, says a hostage crisis expert who advocated for Gilman's release.
Powerball had one winning ticket in the drawing for the massive $1.04 billion jackpot. The single ticket was sold in Illinois. But there was also a $2 million winner in Massachusetts.
Police are searching for the suspect in a deadly stabbing at Boston's South Station.
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.
Several people in New Hampshire have cyclospora infections linked to Taylor Farms lettuce.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Apartment rental scams are rising in the Boston area, according to the FBI. They said there have been nearly 500 victims.
An I-Team investigation into a brazen case of alleged land theft in Concord, Massachusetts has led to criminal charges nearly two years later.
With the Brigham and Women's Hospital nurses strike looming, some parents of newborns in the NICU are sounding the alarm.
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.
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."
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.
There are no more Hooters restaurants left in Massachusetts.
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 Toronto Blue Jays beat Boston 6-4 on Wednesday night, handing the Red Sox their fifth consecutive loss.
Ceddanne Rafaela and Wilyer Abreu hit solo homers, but the Red Sox lost their fourth straight.
When the Patriots held their first joint practice a year ago, fans weren't sure what to expect from the team or the season ahead. Now, fans have a much different outlook.
The Toronto Blue Jays beat Boston 2-1 on Monday night to hand the Red Sox their third loss in a row.
Gillette Stadium, home of the New England Patriots and Revolution, needed to replace the artificial turf that was reinstalled just weeks ago.
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.
An injured hiker had to be carried off a New Hampshire mountain on a stretcher, but that didn't stop her from getting engaged.