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An online calculator that could enable doctors to more accurately predict a patient's chance of developing breast cancer.
The grim finding comes from the National Safety Council.
A fiber-rich diet was linked to a lower risk of stroke, diabetes and heart disease.
Bud Light wants to win over calorie-conscious beer drinkers.
Sears has a lifeline. The big question is how long will it last.
If Sears dies, does that save rival JCPenney?
Far outside our Milky Way galaxy, something is causing repeating short bursts of radio waves to be released into space.
The "Mona Lisa" effect may not actually occur with the famous painting.
Sears was facing the possibility of shutting down.
A new study reinforces that among children, nasal spray vaccine appears to have reduced effectiveness against the flu, compared with the shot.
The recall of popular heart drugs has expanded yet again.
A viral video featuring the New York Congresswoman dancing was shot in Boston in 2010.
The government shutdown is approaching the two-week mark with no end in sight.
A breathalyzer designed to detect multiple cancers early is being tested in the UK.
For the first time, the Mediterranean diet has won the gold as 2019's best overall diet in rankings announced by US News and World Report.
America is struggling with an obesity epidemic, and a new government report says that the population is only getting heavier - and shorter.
Worried about your aging brain? Getting your heart pumping with something as simple as walking just three times a week seems to improve thinking skills.
They can take any simple structure and reduce it to one 1,000th of its original size.
Carlton wants his dance back. Actor Alfonso Ribeiro is suing to stop two video game developers from selling a dance popularized by his "Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" character.
For the first time, an object in our solar system has been found more than 100 times farther than Earth is from the sun.
Vaping among America's teenagers continues to climb, while the use of other substances -- such as alcohol and opioids -- has declined in recent years.
Facebook announced on Friday that the social network had exposed the private photos of millions of users without their permission.
Nitro is coming to a Starbucks near you.
The organization acknowledged legal costs related to lawsuits alleging sexual or inappropriate conduct with boys.
McDonald's says it will reduce the use of antibiotics in its beef around the world.
Ceddane Rafaela's go-ahead two-run homer highlighted a five-run seventh inning and the Boston Red Sox rallied after blowing an early lead to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 9-4 on Friday night in the series opener.
The brazen act of violence is part of a troubling series of incidents in and around Boston Common and Downtown Crossing.
Following numerous noise complaints, Mashpee, Massachusetts, is requiring players to use a new noise-reducing ball that is far more expensive than a regular ball.
In the high hills of Worcester, Massachusetts, thousands of Pan-Mass Challenge riders are ready for the two-day 177-mile bike-a-thon.
The Red Line is back open after a 10-day shutdown for repairs, but Boston-area MBTA riders weren't going anywhere fast on Friday.
The jury in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial visited her former home and then heard medical testimony in a shortened day Friday.
The brazen act of violence is part of a troubling series of incidents in and around Boston Common and Downtown Crossing.
In the high hills of Worcester, Massachusetts, thousands of Pan-Mass Challenge riders are ready for the two-day 177-mile bike-a-thon.
The mother of fallen Massachusetts State Trooper Kevin Trainor is suing the owners of a Saugus restaurant and bar for $20 million.
Following numerous noise complaints, Mashpee, Massachusetts, is requiring players to use a new noise-reducing ball that is far more expensive than a regular ball.
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.
Ceddane Rafaela's go-ahead two-run homer highlighted a five-run seventh inning and the Boston Red Sox rallied after blowing an early lead to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 9-4 on Friday night in the series opener.
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.
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.