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All of these chemicals are part of a dozen that the FDA wants manufacturers to research before they can be considered safe.
That Fitbit you've been wearing could be doing a lot more than tracking your trips to the store. It may help health officials stop the flu from spreading, too.
American Outdoor Brands, owner of Springfield-based gunmaker Smith & Wesson, replaced its CEO for engaging in misconduct that the company described as "inconsistent with a non-financial company policy."
In 2017, the number of binge drinks per year among adult binge drinkers ranged from 320 per year in Massachusetts to 1,219 in Wyoming. The number of drinks among those who reported binge drinking increased in nine states -- Idaho, Indiana, Maine, Montana, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Ohio and Virginia -- while the number of drinks decreased significantly in Massachusetts and West Virginia.
New details have emerged about the alleged involvement of actress Lori Loughlin and her fashion designer husband Mossimo Giannulli in the college admissions scandal.
Caesar salad lovers rejoice -- your crispy romaine lettuce leaves are OK to eat now.
Elizabeth Warren accused Bernie Sanders of calling her a liar on national television after their debate Tuesday night.
The holidays were not good for Target.
Federal prosecutors are accusing some parents, including actress Lori Loughlin, of withholding evidence in the college admissions scam case.
The horror author from Maine apparently doesn't believe diversity should override art.
Still, a flu shot can save your child's life.
As states like Massachusetts increase their minimum wage each year, a new study has found that an increase in the minimum wage could help prevent thousands of suicides every year among workers with a high school degree or less, especially during times when unemployment rates are higher
Chinese researchers found the health benefits associated with tea were more pronounced for drinkers of green, rather than black tea.
Having a fat tongue could be a key reason you snore, choke, gasp or stop breathing periodically during the night, ruining your sleep and potentially your health.
Subaru is recalling nearly 500,000 cars for faulty airbags that could explode and shoot metal projectiles throughout the vehicle.
The chain has struggled in recent years to compete with traditional retailers such as Walmart and Target, as well as online retailers like Amazon and Wayfair.
An expert called the high proportion of head injuries "very dangerous."
Love dogs but find yourself uncontrollably sneezing around some of them? There might be a solution that's easier than allergy shots.
NASA astronaut Christina Koch posted a dazzling image of the Quadrantid meteor shower.
New research suggests training and running a marathon for the first time could reverse some of the effects of aging on our bodies.
When NASA researchers suspected a blood clot in one of their astronauts during a long-duration stay on the space station last year, they had to act quickly to treat the unexpected risk.
As a growing number of states legalize cannabis, health officials are increasingly sounding the alarm for technology that can quickly determine when drivers are stoned.
You can take scientifically validated steps to improve your mental outlook, and -- because the mind and body are entwined -- these behaviors also will improve your overall health.
The new proposal calls for a traditionalist Methodist denomination that would continue its opposition to gay marriage and the ordination to LGBT clergy.
There's nothing deceptive or dishonest about soda makers using the word "diet," the judges determined.
Romo was arrested in Wisconsin last week, accused of operating a vehicle while intoxicated.
Day 4 of the Lindsay Clancy murder trial started with a jury visit to her former Duxbury, Massachusetts home where her three kids were killed.
Two Democrats are demanding details and records about the training of an ICE officer who shot and killed a Colombian immigrant in Maine, according to a letter obtained by CBS News.
Wilyer Abreu and Wilson Contreras homered on back-to-back pitches in the eighth inning as the Boston Red Sox rallied to beat the Athletics 5-4 on Thursday night.
A U.S. Postal Service employee was robbed at gunpoint in Billerica, Massachusetts.
The jury in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial visited her former home and then heard medical testimony in a shortened day Friday.
Ten first responders who were at Lindsay Clancy's Duxbury home testified in her murder trial about their experience.
Romo was arrested in Wisconsin last week, accused of operating a vehicle while intoxicated.
Natick says it is installing a new floating boardwalk across Pickerel Pond.
A U.S. Postal Service employee was robbed at gunpoint in Billerica, Massachusetts.
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.
Massachusetts is reporting cases of cyclosporiasis, a disease caused by a stomach parasite that can lead to "explosive" diarrhea.
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.
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.
A driver from Southboro, Massachusetts struggled for months to unravel a frustrating mix up with his E-ZPass account.
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.
Romo was arrested in Wisconsin last week, accused of operating a vehicle while intoxicated.
Wilyer Abreu and Wilson Contreras homered on back-to-back pitches in the eighth inning as the Boston Red Sox rallied to beat the Athletics 5-4 on Thursday night.
New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte has been shining in training camp despite offseason trade rumors.
Andruw Monasterio hit a two-run home run in the 10th inning and the Boston Red Sox held on to beat the Athletics 4-2 on Wednesday night.
The Red Sox had won 18 of 20 and ten in a row on the road before the loss Tuesday night.
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.