FDA Approves Non-Statin Drug That Lowers Cholesterol
Regulators approved a new type of cholesterol-lowering drug aimed at millions of people who can't tolerate statins.
Regulators approved a new type of cholesterol-lowering drug aimed at millions of people who can't tolerate statins.
A new study from Penn State found an avocado a day can keep your cholesterol at bay.
The red meat or white meat debate is a draw.
Weight loss surgery is not just for losing weight. Studies show that losing a great deal of weight can help increase one's overall quality of health.
Dr. Mallika Marshall has good news if you like shellfish and naps.
As baby boomers get older, It is as important as ever to stay healthy to ensure a high quality of life.
Newly released guidelines for the use of cholesterol-lowering statin drugs recently erupted into an unusual headline-grabbing dispute among heart care experts, leaving patients in a state of bewilderment.
Many take seeing a doctor or a health care professional for granted, but Harvard Medical School is working to change that.
Every child should be tested for high cholesterol by age 11 so steps can be taken to prevent heart disease later on, a panel of doctors urged Friday in new advice that is sure to be controversial.
Doctor Igor Mitrovic might like a Renaissance man moving around the kitchen and cooking like a gourmet. But he's on the same diet that cavemen ate.
In 2022, only six callers reported sports betting as their reason for seeking help. In 2023, that number went up to 73, a 1,117% increase.
Dr. Mallika Marshall answers a viewer's question on the benefits of kombucha.
A new analysis finds that people who use the newest weight loss drugs, specifically Wegovy, may keep the weight off for years.
A woman told WBZ-TV's I-Team she believes she was raped by a killer just weeks before two bodies were found in Brockton in 2014.
Discover the best deals on all kinds of Apple iPad models, allowing you to snag a new tablet and save some cash.
The high-profile Karen Read murder trial resumed Wednesday in Dedham.
McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski said recently the company must be laser-focused on keeping prices affordable.
The WBZ Weather Team is issuing a NEXT Weather Alert for a period of moderate to heavy rain overnight tonight into Thursday.
We'll finally get to see the road map for Jerod Mayo's first season as head coach of the New England Patriots when the full 2024 NFL schedule is released on Wednesday night.
A woman told WBZ-TV's I-Team she believes she was raped by a killer just weeks before two bodies were found in Brockton in 2014.
Dr. Mallika Marshall answers a viewer's question on the benefits of kombucha.
A new analysis finds that people who use the newest weight loss drugs, specifically Wegovy, may keep the weight off for years.
Researchers at Yale University determined that people are more likely to remember something if it is unusual or surprising.
Massachusetts researchers found a gene variant that could put some Black Americans at higher risk for heart failure and death, and the variant is not particularly rare.
Researchers at UCLA looked at whether or not a simple blood test could one day diagnose if someone would have a stroke.
A woman told WBZ-TV's I-Team she believes she was raped by a killer just weeks before two bodies were found in Brockton in 2014.
The I-Team uncovered a posting on a Massachusetts State Police Instagram account that used a song with racial slurs and talked about guns.
Massachusetts is paying millions to vendors in the migrant crisis with little oversight on how taxpayer money is being spent
A Townsend woman was scammed into believing a famous actor was in love with her. Then the case took on a potentially more sinister turn.
State contracts obtained by the I-Team show taxpayers are paying tens of millions of dollars to hotels for rooms and food.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is reaching out to younger voters where they get their news - social media.
Many residents say they really like Boston, but say the cost of living and high housing prices are taking a toll.
Despite an April revenue haul that exceeded forecasts, there is still anxiety on Beacon Hill about overall revenue shortfalls and economic uncertainty.
Surveys have found that support for Israel is "fairly consistent," regardless of campus protests.
Quincy City Council President Ian Cain and Swansea attorney John Deaton are seeking the Republican nomination to run against Sen. Elizabeth Warren.
You can once again grab a cocktail to go in Massachusetts.
April 20, 2024 is Record Store Day. See which record shops in Massachusetts are participating.
Boston Dynamics' latest robot is ready to "exceed human capabilities," the company says.
Rising costs are forcing small businesses located on Boston's Massachusetts Avenue to close.
Boston-based box wine brand Alileo teamed up with Caffe Nero to launch a coffee and wine experience in Massachusetts.
Castle Hill on the Crane Estate is a sprawling seaside mansion in Ipswich dating back to the 1920s with something for all visitors.
Host Rachel Holt visits the nearly 100-year-old carousel and meets the man in charge of restoring all 66 horses.
Located in Windsor Locks, Connecticut, the New England Air Museum features 90,000 square feet of military and civil aircraft.
Since 1934, Neon Williams has made tens of thousands of neon signs from small ones for restaurants to Boston's famed Citgo sign.
The Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens in Boothbay, Maine offers more than 300 acres of the largest public garden space in New England.
We'll finally get to see the road map for Jerod Mayo's first season as head coach of the New England Patriots when the full 2024 NFL schedule is released on Wednesday night.
The Celtics will look to eliminate the Cavaliers on Wednesday night, and Cleveland may be without most of its star power with Donovan Mitchell and Caris LeVert both questionable for Game 5.
Jim Montgomery put on quite the show from the Bruins bench during Game 5 against the Panthers.
The Patriots are heading overseas again in 2024 and will play in London for the third time in franchise history.
PWHL Boston closed out their playoff series against Montreal with yet another overtime victory on Tuesday night, punching their ticket to the first-ever Walter Cup Final.
Researchers spotted a 37-year-old right whale mother named Wolf and her calf off the coast of Massachusetts.
The 2024 cicada broods will not be emerging in Massachusetts - but the buzzing bugs are set to appear here in 2025.
A pair of vultures thought to be "actively dying" actually had too much to drink, wildlife rescuers in Connecticut say.
A fluffy pile of golden retrievers took over the Boston Common in memory of Spencer the marathon dog.
The thick fog made for an eerie sight as the Mayflower II crossed the Cape Cod Canal.