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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.
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.
Former Boston Ballet principal dancer John Lam is working to bring something new to the city's dance landscape.
Fans heading to White Stadium for a Boston Legacy game next year will have to tell the city how they plan to get there when they buy tickets, under a new transportation plan announced by Mayor Michelle Wu.
This summer's World Cup is set to have a significant impact on MBTA service in Massachusetts.
The Megabucks jackpot is up to $17.5 million for Saturday's drawing - the largest for the Massachusetts Lottery game since 1986.
The Canvas hack forced some Massachusetts colleges to postpone final exams Friday.
This summer's World Cup is set to have a significant impact on MBTA service in Massachusetts.
The Canvas hack forced some Massachusetts colleges to postpone final exams Friday.
The funeral for fallen Massachusetts State Trooper Kevin Trainor will be held next Wednesday in Salem.
Fans heading to White Stadium for a Boston Legacy game next year will have to tell the city how they plan to get there when they buy tickets, under a new transportation plan announced by Mayor Michelle Wu.
The Megabucks jackpot is up to $17.5 million for Saturday's drawing - the largest for the Massachusetts Lottery game since 1986.
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.
The Tampa Bay Rays won their seventh straight game by beating the Boston Red Sox 8-4 on Thursday night.
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.
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.