
Teen boys who smoke could be hurting their future children, researchers say
Risky behaviors in childhood could have an impact on the health of future generations.
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Risky behaviors in childhood could have an impact on the health of future generations.
A plant-based compound called cytisinicline can bind to nicotinic receptors in the brain, reducing the urge to smoke and reducing withdrawal symptoms.
The Supreme Judicial Court has awarded a Newton woman $37 million dollars in a lawsuit against Philip Morris USA after she developed brain cancer from smoking Marlboro Lights cigarettes.
A proposed ban on menthol cigarettes has some store owners worried about their livelihood.
Massachusetts taxpayers have shelled out an extra $542 million since state lawmakers voted three years ago to hike the tax on cigarettes and gasoline, with none of the cigarette revenue going directly to anti-smoking programs.
The study is the first of its kind to find a potential causal relationship between electronic and traditional cigarettes.
A man smoking a cigarette under a "No Smoking" sign was arrested after police found he had warrants out for his arrest in several courts.
A proposed first-in-the-nation ban on sales of all tobacco and nicotine products has bitterly divided Westminster.
About 40 people are looking for a new place to live after a fire tore through a Salem apartment complex overnight.
Two people were seriously injured in an early morning fire in New Bedford that may have been sparked by a cigarette.
Investigators say the careless disposal of a cigarette sparked a rooftop fire on Beacon Street Monday night.
Boston fire investigators say the careless disposal of a cigarette is to blame for a fire that tore through three triple deckers in Dorchester on Wednesday.
A Natick man was rescued from a house fire early Saturday morning.
NH House passed a bill that would cut the rate 10 cents to $1.68 per pack in hopes of attracting smokers from surrounding states with higher taxes.
A jury has awarded $71 million in damages to the estate and son of a Boston woman who died of lung cancer, ruling in a lawsuit that accused Lorillard Tobacco Co. of trying to entice black children to become smokers by handing out free samples in urban neighborhoods.
Firefighter Dane Jorgensen saved a man's life at what should have been an ordinary "New England Over-the-Hill" soccer league game.
Two men wanted for a home invasion in Brookline in July have been arrested.
The Tampa Bay Rays beat the Boston Red Sox 5-0 on Wednesday night.
Police in Massachusetts and New Hampshire are searching for a suspect in an armed robbery in Salem, NH.
Bart Hanson and his family in North Reading are pushing to get the word out: be careful who you trust with your pet.
Police in Massachusetts and New Hampshire are searching for a suspect in an armed robbery in Salem, NH.
The trend Wednesday is towards a cloudier, wetter forecast for Friday and Saturday. A fitting end to a very disappointing September.
Douglas Hagerty, the man accused of a brutal attack on several Taunton police officers, was ordered to undergo a mental health evaluation Wednesday.
Firefighter Dane Jorgensen saved a man's life at what should have been an ordinary "New England Over-the-Hill" soccer league game.
Two men wanted for a home invasion in Brookline in July have been arrested.
Dr. Mallika Marshall is answering your medical questions.
Eighty percent of older adults in the U.S. have high blood pressure but a new study finds that taking more steps a day could be an easy and cost-free way to control the condition.
The FDA stopped short of saying the potentially life-threatening condition was caused by the drugs, which have become popular for weight loss.
Dr. Mallika Marshall is answering your medical questions.
A new trend on TikTok may actually have some health benefits.
How accurate are pet DNA tests and are they a waste of money?
MV Realty, the real estate company accused of duping homeowners into 40-year listing agreements has filed for bankruptcy in 33 states including Massachusetts.
In Massachusetts, a quasi-state agency provides funding for school construction.
The Department of Conservation and Recreation's Office of Dam Safety gave WBZ's I-Team a list of more than 200 deteriorating dams across the state.
Part of the Barrett Park Pond Dam gave way, sending water gushing downstream and damaging homes.
Government funding is now being held hostage by a handful of House Republicans who believe Speaker McCarthy gave away too much to Democrats.
Two controversial voices will soon be gone from the Boston City Council.
The impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden is the latest deployment of a once-rare procedure that's become common in our hyper-partisan political culture.
On this week's Keller @ Large, WBZ TV political analyst Jon Keller is speaking with David Cash, the New England regional administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.
COVID issues have become so controversial, most of our political leaders have no appetite for even mentioning the subject.
Costco is now offering members online health checkups for as low as $29.
The company says it is still committed to making its iconic bricks from sustainable materials by 2032.
Employers are planning smaller pay raises and fewer promotions next year, compared to what they gave this year.
Starting in early 2024, your shows and movies you watch on Amazon Prime Video will contain ads, unless you pay a fee.
Clorox has not been able to get its manufacturing operations back up to full speed.
The Vermont Country Store has since become an iconic destination for locals and tourists alike.
Creating an inviting environment for the community to meet, enjoy and participate in the arts
For over 85 years, Weston Theater Company has been creating engaging, entertaining, and inspiring theater.
Surrounded by mountains, Kimpton Taconic is a boutique hotel offering both classic and highly curated experiences.
Learn how the strategic use of windows and harnessing the power of daylight can create space and comfort within a home.
The Tampa Bay Rays beat the Boston Red Sox 5-0 on Wednesday night.
Damian Lillard has been traded to an Eastern Conference powerhouse. Just not that Eastern Conference powerhouse.
Mac Jones has been called a lot of things over the last few days since his incident with Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner, most of which has been rather unflattering.
The Celtics head into the 2023-24 NBA season among the favorites to win a title. They also head into the new campaign a healthy bunch, according to president of basketball ops. Brad Stevens.
"Well Trav, how does it feel that Taylor Swift finally put you on the map?" his brother Jason Kelce asked.
The vocal anti-vax movement in the United States doesn't stop with people.
A meteor was spotted streaking across the sky early Friday morning over Mount Washington in New Hampshire.
24 seagulls have been rescued by the New England Wildlife Center, after finding their way into a vat of used cooking oil.
The 111-year-old annual program makes sure kids in need have a great holiday.
Whale watchers were treated to a glorious sight off Provincetown on Sunday.