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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.
Vice President Joe Biden said Wednesday that the White House's "moonshot" to find a cure for cancer has been making real progress in the past year, but more needs to be done as the nation prepares to elect a new president.
A new vaccine is giving hope to patients with one of the most dangerous cancers.
Team "Your Pace or Mine," made up of Bellingham moms, will ride in support of the Solder family with the hope that, one day, kids will be spared the pain of cancer.
Does that first sip of coffee burn your tongue? It could also put you at risk for cancer.
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski was among the hundreds of people who had their heads shaved at Gillette Stadium Sunday morning to support children with cancer.
A University of Massachusetts Dartmouth student is getting ready to embark on a 4,000-mile trip across the country in support of young adults affected by cancer.
The general manager of the MBTA, who took over after the Boston-area transit system was crippled last year by severe winter weather, announced Monday he's retiring to concentrate on his fight with cancer.
The U.S. Mint, which will produce the coins, will need to use a new formula to give them a pink tint.
The analysis by the World Cancer Research Fund looks at the latest scientific research on diet and possible connections to stomach cancer.
Like many runners preparing for Marathon Monday, Carol Chaoui is recovering after her longest run of the season – 21 miles on Saturday -- but that challenge pales in comparison to her fight against cancer.
One year ago, a girl named Salma Costa began a new unconventional approach called adaptive therapy, currently reserved for children with no other options.
The state of New Hampshire found Rye and the four surrounding towns have higher than expected numbers of two types of childhood cancer.
The town honored Connor Heffler of Natick by hanging blue-and-orange ribbons on trees that led to a wall with his name on it.
People often turn to herbal remedies for a variety of health conditions, but some can actually be harmful, especially if they're undergoing cancer treatment.
Lumber Liquidators' stock plunged Monday as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now says people exposed to certain types of the company's laminate flooring were three times more likely to get cancer than the agency previously predicted.
Cancer is becoming the No. 1 killer in more and more states as deaths from heart disease have declined, new health statistics show.
A conference aimed at empowering and educating people affected by cancer will be held in Quincy on Saturday.
To change the anniversary date of his cancer diagnosis into something good, he invented Gabriel's Day of Kindness.
The documentary "Living The Dream" honors Yarmouth, Massachusetts Marine Cpl. Nick Xiarhos, who was killed in Afghanistan in 2009.
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.
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.