Antibiotic-Resistant 'Superbugs' A Growing Health Crisis, New Report Finds
Every 15 minutes, someone in the United States dies of a superbug that has learned to outsmart even our most sophisticated antibiotics.
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Every 15 minutes, someone in the United States dies of a superbug that has learned to outsmart even our most sophisticated antibiotics.
Former Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick is telling friends and allies in phone calls on Wednesday that he has made a decision to run for president, two people familiar with the matter told CNN.
Younger people who frequently use cannabis are at an increased risk of heart rhythm problems and stroke, researchers have found.
During the "Final Jeopardy" round, Trebek asked contestants for their answers. When he got to Gaur, the host paused and choked up.
If certain vegetables have always made you gag, you may be more than a picky eater. Instead, you might be what scientists call a "super-taster."
Marijuana use among young adults, especially college students, has been steadily increasing, according to a new report.
Holiday Cards for Our Military Challenge will send out more than 100,000 cards to all five branches of the US military stationed all over the world.
Experts are calling the new findings significant.
Sales at Old Navy stores have slipped.
Several studies have already debunked the myth that boys are innately better at math than girls, but those were largely based on analysis of test scores.
Juul now says it will stick to selling only Virginia Tobacco, Classic Tobacco and Menthol flavors in the United States.
Text messages received overnight on Wednesday caused confusion, misunderstandings and even alarm for some recipients.
Only children may be at a higher risk for obesity than children who have siblings, according to a new study.
The 18-year-old gave part of his winnings to pancreatic cancer research.
A growing number of smaller companies are adopting a four-day work week. Now the results of a recent trial at Microsoft suggest it could work even for the biggest businesses.
The Mann Packaging Co. is voluntarily recalling more than 100 vegetable products sold in the United States and Canada for possible listeria contamination.
One study found 81% of more than 1,000 respondents said they became progressively more anxious as their restful Sunday came to a close.
Saoirse Kennedy Hill, a granddaughter of Robert F. Kennedy, died of an accidental overdose, according to her death certificate filed Friday.
The wearable market is growing quickly.
Her Democratic primary rivals have accused the Massachusetts senator of misleading voters.
There's no clear leader in the race for the first caucus state.
Experts say most should use the fall time change to squeeze in more sleep -- and with zero guilt about doing so.
Many of our favorite fast food and restaurant chains continue to contribute to the growing threat of antibiotic resistance, according to a report.
Lori Loughlin has hit "rock bottom," according to a long-time friend of the actress.
IPhone and iPad products from 2012 and earlier will need the update.
Airbnb is expecting to host about 17,000 soccer fans in the Boston area for World Cup matches at Gillette Stadium.
Leftover snow from the blizzard is complicating some St. Patrick's Day celebrations in Massachusetts.
Two Democrats with potential presidential ambitions — Govs. Gavin Newsom and Andy Beshear — are weighing in on the U.S.-Iran war and criticizing President Trump's strategy, as the conflict overtakes the foreign policy debate.
A former Quincy, Massachusetts city official has pleaded guilty in federal court to embezzling tens of thousands of dollars.
From filling up at the gas pump or home heating, impacts from rising oil prices are being felt across Massachusetts.
There will be numerous towns topping 70 on Tuesday, and the WBZ Next Weather Team is forecasting a new record in Boston.
Airbnb is expecting to host about 17,000 soccer fans in the Boston area for World Cup matches at Gillette Stadium.
The owner of the TD Garden arena in Boston is suing a Massachusetts cannabis dispensary over an alleged trademark violation.
From filling up at the gas pump or home heating, impacts from rising oil prices are being felt across New England.
Two Democrats with potential presidential ambitions — Govs. Gavin Newsom and Andy Beshear — are weighing in on the U.S.-Iran war and criticizing President Trump's strategy, as the conflict overtakes the foreign policy debate.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Two Massachusetts residents have been diagnosed with measles, the Department of Public Health confirmed Friday.
There's a new drug that can help early morning shift workers stay awake and alert, a study out of Boston found.
As millions of Americans struggle with paying for health care, doctors and health experts discuss how medical care is being eroded by insurers denying necessary tests and treatment, making it "more difficult to be healthy in the United States."
Flu cases are rising rapidly, especially among kids in Boston, where hospitalizations of children under five have increased 150% over the last two weeks.
A woman went to visit her mother's grave at St. Joseph Cemetery in West Roxbury and was surprised to see the headstone was moved.
In the last four years there were 168 threats made against trial court judges in Massachusetts, according to state records.
A former staff member at a Massachusetts residential program for children living with autism is accused of breaking a teenage student's arm.
The ads for the Find Mass Money website in Massachusetts make it seem easy. But one couple struggled to get their $11,000.
Four Massachusetts State Police instructors have been charged following an investigation into the 2024 death of state police recruit Enrique Delgado-Garcia.
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 restaurants at View Boston are closing this spring.
Uno Pizzeria and Not Your Average Joe's are closing more restaurants in Massachusetts.
Kowloon is expected to draw big crowds to Revere, Massachusetts when it opens a new tiki bar.
Two more movie theater chains are closing locations in Massachusetts. Experts say megaplexes need to make major changes.
The Neiman Marcus store at Copley Place in Boston is closing, Saks Global announced.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
The New England Patriots won't be turning to Alec Pierce in NFL free agency as they look to add more weapons for quarterback Drake Maye.
The offseason kicked off Monday as NFL teams can unofficially add new players.
Tommy Novak scored 17 seconds into overtime to complete a wild comeback in the Pittsburgh Penguins' 5-4 victory over the Boston Bruins on Sunday.
Earl Grant has been fired as head coach of the Boston College men's basketball team after the team went 72-92 during his five seasons.
Jaylen Brown scored 23 points and Jayson Tatum had 20 in his second game back from a torn right Achilles, lifting the Boston Celtics to a 109-98 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Blue whales, the largest animals on Earth, have been spotted not far off the coast of Massachusetts.
The MSPCA-Angell is looking to find homes for 163 rats that were surrendered in Massachusetts.
Cape Cod beaches are covered with chunks of ice amid an abnormally cold winter in Massachusetts.
Snowmobilers came to the rescue of a moose that was buried up to its neck in snow off a New England trail on Tuesday.
Raising Cane's claims a Boston landlord has threatened to evict one of its locations in the Back Bay because the restaurant "smells like chicken fingers."